Breaking News: Beth Phoenix to retire
 

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Shocker.

It's a shame. As little as women's wrestling really matters, Beth was by far one of the better talents. She had an intimidating size and physique about her while still being attractive for WWE to push her. Had a pretty interesting character at times too, whenever they bothered to put the effort in.

That said, the lifespan of a diva is usually pretty short anyway and she's done well in her time with them.

Also, her theme was pretty great.

Beth was one of the better female wrestlers who could hold her own, but it seems like she was going through the motions ever since she lost her title.

I will believe it when I see it somewhere reputable.

Not that hard to believe, though.

How tragic.

But seriously- yeah, she was a better wrestler than most of the 'divas' but in the long run it won't be noticed.

FUCK

Big Beth Phoenix mark right here.

As every diva who doesn't hold the title does.

It is a shame though. She could have been very good in a well organized divas division.

Unexpected. I wonder what she has lined up after wwe to make her want to go right now....

Beth Phoenix Fan is gonna lose his shit.

Pat Tuscon will debut in tna sometime next year...!

Stunned and shocked, but she had a nice, long career. After over a decade of Glam Slamming, she's going Down in Flames of glory.

lol

Probably one of the best female wrestlers in recent times. I hope she achieves whatever she is looking for.

I guess she's settling down with Edge and having some babies.

Almost as shocking as in 1978 when Shinobi Karate Warrior died in that sushi poisoning

RIP SHINOBI KARATE WARRIOR,,,

... and in some sort of "disguise". And they'll play the "who is this?!?" for weeks. Just like with Victoria (motorcycle helmet). Just like with Shelly Martinez (who is that GUY from LAX who happens to move like a girl and has really huge cans???). Just like they sort-of did with Chyna... sort of. True she wasn't an on-camera tease, and her porn career torpedoed* subsequent appearances after the reveal, but they kept hinting that "some woman" was arriving to balance out the sexes in the Jarrett/Angle/Karen storyline. And with all the hype, you knew it was yet another ex-WWE mystery woman.





*Yes. Pink torpedoed. I made the joke so you don't have to. You're welcome.

The divas division keeps on getting smaller and smaller this year. I think they even might be under 10 divas overall if Kelly Kelly is the next to be gone if NXT isn't counted.

Natalya might be the only one left who is really good in terms of in-ring skills.

Flagstaff Flo and Yasmine Yuma will kick her ass though.

Breaking News: Beth Phoenix to pose nude.

Beth had about as long a run as any modern Diva. As long as Lita, Trish and Mickie for sure.

It's OK she'll rise from the Ashes

Couldn't stand watching her fugly fucking face.

at least you're honest. But yeah fuck ya.

Keep reading the heading as "Breaking News: Beth Phoenix Dies".

I guess she was no longer 'protected' when her and Punks relationship ended.

Retiring to be with a guy who has been married twice. Good luck with that Beth.

probably tired of not getting used..... can't blame her though...... she should have been the face of the division for years.....

Nah, it turns out she wanted to settle down with him and have babies.

Honestly they were probably done with her anyways. She got a great run as champion and was one of the few women to be booked well in 10 years.

Ok. I now believe this news, because it has been reported on PWInsider. It did not mention her retiring, though.

I would like to see her in TNA. Not that I would watch it. I would be happy to hear that she is doing well, though.

I thoroughly enjoyed her work in WWE. The Glamarella stuff was pretty great.

It's going to be a great loss for the WWE women's division, the only actual female wrestler left is Nattie, and she's not being used well, either.

I wonder if this makes WWE think about bringing back Kharma.

Beth Phoenix and Kharma both being gone kind of ruined womens' wrestling for me for another five years or so. It used to be semi-ok. These two made everyone think they'd eventually have a feud worth watching on MPPV, then, nothin', and gone. Oh well.

Agree with the above post, and I REALLY enjoyed her matches with Melina who was also gone. I even loved her submission on her when she twisted her leg and her boot almost smashing into her head too..

I also loved the 3 way matches with Melina and Mickie pre-2009 or 2008 I think..

My fave matches:

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And with that I wanna say, R.I.P. to REAL Women's wrestling.