Kylie Rae, who announced she was done with professional wrestling after failing to appear for an Impact Wrestling PPV bout where she was scheduled to win the Knockouts Championship from Deonna Purrazzo, was announced tonight as returning to the ring on 6/5 for Chicago's Warrior Wrestling.
Rae had been the promotion's Champion before announcing her retirement from performing.
The promotion's official announcement:
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 stortorello@marianchs.com
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