Considering how dominant a force “The Glamazon” Beth Phoenix is among the land of Divas, it’s hard to believe the last time she held the Women’s Championship was January 2009.
At Extreme Rules, she will finally get the chance to regain the coveted title against reigning Women’s Champion Michelle McCool in an “Extreme Makeover Match” – a bout in which both Divas are sure to encounter unexpected challenges.
But, it’s not just McCool who Phoenix may have to contend with, as the champion has developed a powerful ally in Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero – who has exerted her influence both in and out of the ring. And, Michelle has aligned herself with Layla, forming the aptly dubbed “Team Lay-Cool,” which Phoenix has gotten all too familiar with.
In fact, one could argue that this match means something more than just a one-on-one struggle for the title. Beth has a chance to rock the Diva landscape on Friday nights to its core.
The power struggle between Beth and Vickie began brewing earlier this year.
On the March 12 edition of SmackDown, The Glamazon brutally clotheslined Guerrero, leaving her laid out on the canvas. But just two nights before WrestleMania, Guerrero turned the tables, using her power to change her singles match against Phoenix into a 5-on-1 Handicap Match – which ended in Vickie getting the pinfall over Beth. But, Beth got the last laugh by ripping off Vickie’s pants, leaving her standing in the ring in her underwear.
Then, in the 10-Divas Tag Team Match at WrestleMania, Guerrero proved to be the deciding factor again, getting the pinfall for her and Layla’s team over Beth’s. Although Michelle’s team countered the following night on Raw in a “WrestleMania Rematch,” The Glamazon & Tiffany scored a win against Lay-Cool that week on SmackDown.
Finally, just two nights before Extreme Rules, Michelle and Layla brutally attacked The Glamazon after a tag team match on SmackDown. Then, Vickie joined in to help humiliate Beth by smearing makeup all over her face. One has to wonder what kind of condition Beth will be in after the attack.
Can Beth dethrone Michelle, or will the champion find a way to remain on top? Witness their unique confrontation at Extreme Rules on April 25, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. CT only on pay-per-view.
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After watching last nights attack on Beth by laycool and
Vickie I just think this will bring out the toughness in the
GlamaZon.I can’t wait for Beths opporunity to get some much needed revenge.Remember pay back’s a b###h.But one thing is nice.This is the first time for a Diva’s title match on Extreme Rules.What an honor for the Diva’s.Sadly last nights match marked the last time any of us will ever see Mickie James in the ring.But what was nice she got to have her last in-ring work with Beth Phoenix who by now was her friend.Good Luck Mickie.I recorded this match on DVR.
I want Beth to win the title but I think that Michelle will retain because Michelle has to beat all the divas. Michelle cares only for one person and that is herself.