Some people can see the big picture easier than others. Beth Phoenix is a 4-time WWE women’s champion (3 women’s and 1 diva’s title reign but they count together if Mickie James can add them all up, Beth can too). But when WWE showed a highlight video of past women’s champions at least one fan noticed the Glamazon was missing from the package.
Beth Phoenix replied in a fashion that was not only poised but tactful as well. She wanted to remind everyone that it’s not about any one person being featured in a video package. The truth is women’s wrestling as a whole has come a long way and it’s really mind blowing. It is well-deserved but still somewhat surprising.
The WWE Hall Of Famer was also quick to thank WWE for everything they’ve done for women’s wrestling. Without the higher-ups in WWE creating this opportunity for female sports entertainment, the Mae Young Classic would just be another great idea fans are kicking around the message boards.
The Mae Young Classic is set to be a bunch of really awesome shows highlighting some of the best up-and-coming female talent the world has to offer. Beth Phoenix obviously realizes the greater meaning of this accomplishment. It is an exciting time to be a pro wrestling fan, so enjoy the ride because it took a long time to get here.
WWE showed May Young, Trish and Lita as past Champs. But totally forgot about @RealMelina @REALLiSAMARiE @MickieJames @TheBethPhoenix
— 🇵🇭C 🇯🇵 🏳️🌈 (@ChiTakz) July 16, 2017
It's not about any one person…it's about how far we have come! Thank you @WWE for creating this opportunity for women! #MaeYoungClassic https://t.co/ifEnzHIENH
— THE GLAMAZON (@TheBethPhoenix) July 16, 2017
It’s been a busy week full of news. If you’d like to catch up on some of the top stories from this week, check out some of the links below:
- WATCH: John Cena tries to sing Country Roads at WV house show
- Mini-Shield reunion at WWE show, SummerSlam news, Ryback-Dana Warrior Twitter exchange + more WWE news
- WATCH: WWE & Rousey’s 4 Horsewomen have words at Mae Young Classic
- WWE planning on signing lots of Mae Young Classic participants
- Eric Bischoff reveals who he heard Kurt Angle’s mystery guest really is
- WWE Talking Smack hosts were never told about the show being canceled as a weekly series
- Dana Warrior shoots down Ryback’s claim that he almost wrestled The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 30
- Update on Shelton Benjamin’s possible WWE status
- Lots of familiar names at Thursday’s WWE Mae Young Classic tapings
- WWE star has backstage heat, gets kicked off talent bus by Roman Reigns
- WWE star has heat over his political views and strong support for Donald Trump