Beth Phoenix reveals why she stepped away from commentating.
Beth has commentated in WWE before returning to the ring for a few matches over the last few years. Beth commentated in both NXT and on the main roster.
Phoenix appeared on Stories With Bradshaw and Brisco and discussed the stint, which ran from May 2019 until September of that year, mentioning that her children were the main reason for stepping away.
“When I was traveling every week, it built up a lot of anxiety in the kids. Like, I ended up leaving the full-time job because Ruby asked Santa Claus if Mommy could stay home. And she didn’t ask for a toy. She sat on Santa’s lap and said, ‘I want my mommy to stay home.’”
“Oh man. That was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done in my life. Mainly because I was not known as being a good talker in my wrestling career. And it was kind of something that terrified, intimidated me. And I just never thought that would be something I would be asked to do, number one, and number two, I didn’t have confidence in myself at all and I struggled hard. I struggled hard in the beginning. I had wonderful partners that were elevating me and helping me. And Michael Cole was helping me, Tom [Hannifan] was helping me, Nigel [McGuinness], Mauro [Ranallo]. Everybody was working to fill the gaps for me. But it took a long time to really kind of figure out what the job actually is.”
Beth Phoenix
Beth most recently wrestled at Elimination Chamber, teaming with her husband Edge to take on Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor of The Judgement Day. “The Grit Couple” would end up winning the match, but Phoenix has not been on TV through WrestleMania season.
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