WWE Hall of Famer reveals surprising regret
To be a WWE Hall of Famer means you have had a successful run in pro wrestling, either in the ring or behind the scenes. While a worthy career is full of accolades and accomplishments, there are often a few regrets here and there. One legendary grappler has just revealed her biggest regret.
Beth Phoenix was a successful high school wrestler and began her pro wrestling journey in May 2001. By October 2005, she had signed a WWE developmental contract. A fixture on the main roster from July 2007 to October 2012, Phoenix was a dominant force in World Wrestling Entertainment. She is a three-time Women's Champion and a one-time Divas Champion.
The Glamazon likely has few regrets when it comes to her WWE career. However, she does regret missing out on Betty White's debut. The legendary Golden Girls actress served as the RAW guest host on February 10, 2014, less than one month after her 92nd birthday. Phoenix took to her Instagram Stories today and confirmed her biggest regret.
"What is your biggest regret? Missing Betty [purple heart emoji]," Beth Phoenix wrote with the clip below.
White passed away on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99. The wrestling world responded with numerous tributes to The Mayor of Hollywood.
WWE veteran wants Beth Phoenix to return
The Divas of Doom once dominated the WWE women's division. Natalya and Beth Phoenix had their original run from late 2010 until the summer of 2012 and have had a few reunions since then.
The Queen of Harts still wants to see The Glamazon return for one more full-time run. Speaking to Ring The Belle, Natalya expressed her bias for Phoenix and pitched her return, but also named talents from their era like Layla, Michelle McCool, Gail Kim, and Melina, among others.
"I also think, of course, I'm very biased, but I love her dearly. I think Beth Phoenix could come back and do a full run. Of course, I'm challenging Gail Kim to our singles match. Mickie James, Melina, Gail Kim, Michelle McCool, Layla. I love Alicia Fox, would love to see her do more. There's just so many women that really, it's like we were ready for the revolution before it was ready for us," Natalya said. [H/T Fightful]
The Divas of Doom had their first reunion in 2017 when Natalya inducted her longtime friend into the WWE Hall of Fame. Their last match together was at WrestleMania 35 in 2019, as they came up short with the Women's Tag Team Championship on the line in a Fatal 4-Way won by The IIconics.