The WWE is set to make history after announcing it will air its first-ever women's match in Saudi Arabia.
During a press conference today (October 30), the wrestling organisation revealed that Lacey Evans, a veteran of the United States Marines, will go one-on-one with WWE veteran Natalya at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view event tomorrow (October 31).
The WWE's official Twitter account also confirmed the news, writing: "BREAKING: As just announced by @MichaelCole, @LaceyEvansWWE and @NatbyNature will go one-on-one in the first-ever Women's match in Saudi Arabia TOMORROW at #WWECrownJewel!"
On the announcement of their history-making match, Lacey tweeted: "I never thought I'd have the opportunity to do the things I've done with @WWE. Tomorrow I get to show my little girl that hard work can bring you to history-making heights. I'm ready for this."
While Natalya wrote: "The world will be watching. I am so incredibly proud to represent our women’s division tomorrow night at #WWECrownJewel. It’s time to bring your best, Lacey."
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Wrestling legend Triple H, who is also the Vice President of the WWE, also took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the momentous announcement.
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"Incredible for both of these athletes, the entire @WWE women’s locker room, and all those who paved the way for this moment," he wrote. "Congratulations @LaceyEvansWWE and @natbynature, continue to show the world what you can do!!!"
WWE Crown Jewel takes place on October 31 and airs live in the UK at 4pm on the WWE Network and Sky Sports Box Office.
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