Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix had been leading the charge for women’s revolution in WWE when she was an active wrestler. She is also a part of the new revolution by mentoring stars and providing commentary for several of their matches.
Beth spoke to Planeta Wrestling before WWE Evolution, where she discussed the women’s evolution in WWE. She also talked about the growth in women’s wrestling from promotions outside of WWE.
“I think it is fantastic. I think it is sending a message now, that we are no longer going to look at the women as a side attraction. I think we’ve been working to send that message for a while now the last few years.
This is a real exclamation point for the whole effort that everybody’s been putting in for decades, that now we are in a spot, in a place where it is time to look at women as an attraction equal to the men.”
There were rumors that Serena Williams was contacted by WWE. Stephanie McMahon always wanted to bring her in. When Beth was asked who she would like to bring in, she could only think of one person.
“What is cool is that Serena: not only is she probably one of the world’s greatest female athletes of all time, she’s got a lot of charisma.
It is hard to find somebody that is that perfect combination of athletic, skilled, charisma, and also has the grit to go on the road and go on the grind, to be away from your family for all of that time. I’d have to agree with Stephanie on that. I’m a tennis fan as well.”
She also gave advice to future female superstars, keeping it short and concise.
“Just go for it. Life is too short to second-guess yourself. Believe in yourself. There is no mold, make your own mold and go for it.”
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