For the better part of three years, Beth Phoenix dominated the Divas division, proving herself to be every bit the Glamazon she said she was. She was a multiple-time Women's champion when she arrived in Atlanta for the 2010 Royal Rumble. While the post-event hype surrounding the 30-man, over-the-top-rope battle royal typically surrounds the winner, the Buffalo native would steal headlines thanks to a performance equal parts impressive and unexpected. Entering the match at number six, Phoenix planted a big kiss on the gargantuan Great Khali that allowed her to simultaneously pull him over the top rope and to the arena floor. From there, she turned her attention toward CM Punk, who she planted with a series of clotheslines, much to the delight of the fans in attendance. After all, Punk had spent the entire Rumble match to that point preaching the gospel of the Straight Edge Society. Unfortunately for Phoenix, the crafty Punk cut her momentum off and delivered Go To Sleep before eliminating her from the match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XoREodDhJI
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