Despite being retired from the ring for several years now, the accolades continue to roll in for former WWE star and Champion Beth Phoenix, as she was amongst the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame class.
In addition to the Hall of Fame, Phoenix returned to call the second WWE Mae Young Classic, which aired on WWE Network this past summer, and she competed in the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match, making her the only wrestler to have participated in both the men’s and women’s matches, having previously competed in the men’s match during her time as an active WWE in-ring competitor.
The official Twitter account of The Dan Gable Museum has just announced another big accomplishment for Beth Phoenix, as she is set to join The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2019.
“CEILING SHATTERED! @TheBethPhoenix will be the first woman inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. All-access passes are available for ONLY $100 through the end of the year. Contact the @wrestlingmuseum at 319-233-0745 or [email protected].”
CEILING SHATTERED! @TheBethPhoenix will be the first woman inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. All-access passes are available for ONLY $100 through the end of the year. Contact the @wrestlingmuseum at 319-233-0745 or [email protected]. pic.twitter.com/lV4kfzzSkx
— Dan Gable Museum (@wrestlingmuseum) December 21, 2018
Gable himself commented on Beth Phoenix’s induction, Tweeting, “Being the first female inducted into the Tragos/Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame means that wrestling is very serious about its future at all levels. Congratulations, Beth!”
[lawrence-related id=854983]In addition to Dan Gable, WWE NXT announcer Mauro Ranallo offered his congratulations to Phoenix, Tweeting, “My friend (& #MYCBracketology broadcast partner) @TheBethPhoenix continues to blaze the path for Women in Wrestling! Congratulations on ANOTHER well deserved Hall Of Fame induction! #TragosTheszHOF #Respect”
https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/1076752931494481920
Finally, Beth Phoenix commented on the latest honor, posting on Twitter, “I am SO humbled and grateful!!! Thank you @wrestlingmuseum for this honor and putting a spotlight on women’s wrestling. I marvel at today’s female athletes and how they inspire all generations (including my two young daughters!) @USAWrestling“.
I am SO humbled and grateful!!! Thank you @wrestlingmuseum for this honor and putting a spotlight on women’s wrestling. I marvel at today’s female athletes and how they inspire all generations (including my two young daughters!) @USAWrestling https://t.co/N8l4u5vYl5
— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) December 21, 2018
The 2019 Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony will take place over July 25-27 weekend. All-access passes are currently available for ONLY $100 through Dec. 31. Contact @wrestlingmuseum at 319-233-0745 or [email protected] to order.
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