After producing statues of WWE Hall of Famers like Dusty Rhodes and Bruno Sammartino, the team at Atta Studio was called into action to produce the trophy for WWE's inaugural Mae Young Classic.
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The trophy pays homage to the pioneering ways of the tournament's namesake, the great Mae Young.
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The design concept calls attention to the way the late Mae Young shattered the glass ceiling for women in sports-entertainment.
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"It’s quite an honor to be able to participate in this whole experience," sculptor Karen Atta told WWE.com about her shop's involvement with the Mae Young Classic.
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Atta checks to see if a mold is up to her exacting standards.
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The final trophy will be transparent, like a luminous piece of glass.
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The shop's sculptors patiently shape each and every detail.
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A pink insert is fitted into the base of the trophy.
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The trophy begins to resemble the finished product.
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The shop's meticulous craftsmen continue to refine the trophy until it's just right.
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Here's the final trophy, as seen at the Mae Young Classic. Which competitor will emerge victorious in the 32-woman tournament to claim this one-of-a-kind prize?