WWE Officially Announces A 32-Competitor Women’s Tournament For This Summer

WWE finally confirmed the long-running rumors Saturday, announcing a 32-participant Women’s Tournament for this summer on WWE Network. The announcement came during the “WWE Reimagined” presentation at Wrestlemania week and puts the official mark on the many hints we’ve had since last year.

Triple H shared the news on Twitter, calling it the latest in the Divas Revolution, and included that 17 countries will participate in the tournament, with a few exciting names already rumored to be making a splash. The tournament follows WWE’s successful attempts with the Cruiserweight Classic, U.K. Championship Tournament, and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, all giving new talents a chance at some WWE spotlight.

The same should be true here and the current female champions seemed positive that this will pave way for growth for women’s wrestling in WWE:

“Building on our Women’s division, it gives us great pleasure to share in announcing what’s next for WWE,” said Bayley. “For the first time ever, this summer, WWE will feature a Women’s Tournament.”

“I speak on behalf of all of us, not just the champions standing before you today, but the entire Women’s division. It’s truly an honor to be part of another significant movement in WWE history,” Bliss said.

After speaking to the audience in Japanese, Asuka said in English, “I am proud to be part of the Women’s Evolution, representing Japan and WWE.”

The announcement was far from the only surprise WWE had during their presentation — or during Wrestlemania week in general — but it’s certainly one to be most excited about.

(Via WWE)