10 Beth Phoenix Moments That Led To WWE Hall Of Fame 2017 Induction

7. An Extreme Makeover (Extreme Rules 2010)

Beth Phoenix - Divas Champion
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No act was nastier, more deceitful, mean-spirited and evil in 2010 than LayCool. A devious duo consisting of Michelle McCool and Layla, they regularly tormented and humiliated their peers.

Their treatment of Mickie James early in the year, which saw them refer to her as "PIggy" James and embarrass her with a large bowl of punch and an enormous cake, drew angry criticism from fans and analysts alike.

Post-WrestleMania, though, the terrible twosome ran into Beth Phoenix and was put in its place.

At Extreme Rules, Phoenix defeated McCool in an Extreme Rules match to win the Women's Championship.

It was a moment in time in which the yapping villainesses got their collective comeuppance, smacked down by a bigger, better woman. Unfortunately, her run atop the division would be short-lived, a knee injury forcing her to the sidelines and allowing LayCool to reclaim their throne.

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