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Kylie Rae Returning To Wrestling
Kylie Rae will be making her return to the ring.
After announcing she was “no longer a professional wrestler” last fall, Kylie Rae will return to Warrior Wrestling on June 5, where she holds the Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship.
Kylie Rae was scheduled to face Deonna Purrazzo at last October’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view, but was absent due to unknown circumstances. IMPACT Wrestling replaced her the day of the show with Su Yung.
Rae arrived in IMPACT Wrestling in October 2019, following a short stint with All Elite Wrestling. She signed a long-term deal with IMPACT last March. It’s unknown if IMPACT has agreed to let her terminate her contract, or if she will return to the promotion based on her returning to in-ring action.
Warrior Wrestling provided a tease on their Facebook page, stating “Match announcement to follow…(but the timing of this announcement may give you a clue….)”. This was made at the same time AEW was airing Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker in the main event of Dynamite. Thunder Rosa is currently booked for the Warrior Wrestling show as well.
Warrior Wrestling issued the following press release (via PWInsider)
The Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series To Feature Kylie Rae’s Return to Wrestling
Chicago Heights, IL (March 18, 2021) – Warrior Wrestling announced that The Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series – a collection of outdoor, socially distanced, safe pro wrestling shows hosted on Marian Catholic’s Dave Mattio Field – will return for the summer of 2021 with a first show on Saturday, June 5th.
The June 5th show will feature the return to wrestling of Chicago’s very own Kylie Rae, who has previously starred in AEW and IMPACT Wrestling. Kylie is the reigning Warrior Wrestling Women’s Champion, having defeated Tessa Blanchard for the title at the inaugural Stadium Series in September 2020 and successfully defended the title against Madison Rayne in Rayne’s retirement match. Kylie Rae will defend the title on June 5th in her wrestling return.
Other stars announced for the show include Warrior Wrestling Champion Trey Miguel, Brian Cage, Brian Pillman Jr., Thunder Rosa, IWTV Champion Lee Moriarty, and more! More talent and matches will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
The Stadium Series will follow all rules and regulations from Governor Pritzker regarding outdoor spectator events and will feature extensive safety protocols in place to ensure social distancing and a contact-free environment. Those protocols accompany this document, and the Governor’s guidance is available here:
https://dceocovid19resources.com/restore-illinois/restore-illinois-phase-4/outdoor-seated spectator-events/
Kids 16 and under are admitted FREE to the events at the door with a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased online at www.warriorwrestling.net, with General Admission Field Seating Tickets for $45 and Bleachers / Standing Room Tickets for $35.
A scaled-down, socially distanced VIP Fan Fest will take place before the show from 5:00 to 6:30pm. Doors open to the public at 6:30, and Bell Time is at 7:00. The event will be family friendly. Card subject to change.
A portion of proceeds from the event go to benefit scholarships and student activities at Marian Catholic High School. To learn more about Marian Catholic, visit www.marianchs.com. For inquiries about the event, please contact Marian Catholic principal Mr. Steve Tortorello at [email protected]