History of Beth Phoenix in Timeline
Beth Phoenix, whose real name is Elizabeth Copeland, is a prominent figure in American professional wrestling, particularly known for her time with WWE. A highly decorated wrestler, she held the WWE Divas Championship once and the WWE Women's Championship three times. Her achievements have solidified her status as a successful and recognizable force in professional wrestling.
November 24, 1980: Birth of Elizabeth Copeland
Elizabeth Copeland, later known as Beth Phoenix, was born on November 24, 1980.
1998: High School Graduation and Wrestling School Enrollment
Beth Phoenix graduated high school and enrolled in wrestling school in 1998.
1999: Amateur Wrestling Achievements
In 1999, Beth Phoenix won the North-East freestyle women's championship and the New York State Fair Tournament.
May 2001: Professional Wrestling Debut
Beth Phoenix made her professional wrestling debut in May 2001.
2001: Marriage to Joey Carolan
In 2001, Beth Phoenix married Joey Carolan, who was known by the ring name Joey Knight.
2002: GLORY Champion
Beth Phoenix became the inaugural GLORY Champion in 2002.
2003: FNW Cruiserweight Champion and Women's Elite 8
Beth Phoenix won the FNW Cruiserweight Championship and participated in the Women's Elite 8 tournament in 2003.
May 2004: WWE Tryout and OVW Relocation
Beth Phoenix had a tryout with WWE and relocated to OVW in May 2004.
July 2004: OVW Television Debut
Beth Phoenix debuted on OVW television in July 2004.
2004: Ohio Valley Wrestling Debut
In 2004, Beth Phoenix began working for Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).
October 2005: WWE Developmental Contract
Beth Phoenix signed a developmental contract with WWE in October 2005.
October 20, 2005: WWE Developmental Contract and Hand Injury
Beth Phoenix signed a developmental contract with WWE and broke her hand in October 2005.
May 8, 2006: Raw Debut and Attack on Mickie James
Beth Phoenix debuted on Raw and attacked Mickie James on May 8, 2006.
May 2006: WWE Raw Debut
Beth Phoenix debuted on WWE's Raw brand in May 2006.
August 16, 2006: Return to OVW
On August 16, 2006, Beth Phoenix returned to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) after an injury on the main roster, defeating Serena.
2006: Feud with Shelly Martinez
Beth Phoenix feuded with Shelly Martinez in OVW in early 2006.
July 9, 2007: Return to Raw and SummerSlam Opportunity
On July 9, 2007, Beth Phoenix returned to Raw as a villain, replacing an "injured" Melina in a tag team match. At SummerSlam, she won a battle royal to become the number one contender for the Women's Championship.
July 2007: Return to Raw
Beth Phoenix returned to the Raw brand in July 2007.
2007: OVW Women's Championship Pursuit
Throughout 2007, Beth Phoenix continued to wrestle in OVW, notably in a dispute over the Women's Championship title involving a ladder match against Katie Lea. Her last appearance in OVW was on August 15.
April 14, 2008: Loss of Women's Championship
On April 14, 2008, Beth Phoenix lost the Women's Championship to Mickie James. This marked the end of her title reign.
August 2008: Second Women's Championship Reign
Beth Phoenix won her second WWE Women's Championship in August 2008.
December 8, 2008: Diva of the Year
On December 8, 2008, Beth Phoenix received the Slammy Award for Diva of the Year.
2008: Women's Championship Reign and Survivor Series
In 2008, Beth Phoenix continued her successful reign as Women's Champion, defending her title at multiple events including Armageddon and a triple threat match on New Year's Eve. She also competed at Survivor Series in a 10-Diva tag team match.
January 2009: End of Second Reign
Beth Phoenix's second WWE Women's Championship reign ended in January 2009.
January 2009: Loss of Women's Championship and Miss WrestleMania
In January 2009, at the Royal Rumble, Beth Phoenix lost the Women's Championship to Melina. At WrestleMania XXV, she participated in the "Miss WrestleMania" battle royal.
February 2009: FLEX Magazine Appearance
Beth Phoenix, along with Candice Michelle and Layla El, appeared in the February 2009 issue of FLEX Magazine.
January 2010: Royal Rumble Entry
In January 2010, Beth Phoenix entered the men's Royal Rumble match.
January 2010: Royal Rumble Participation
In January 2010, Beth Phoenix participated in the Royal Rumble, becoming the second woman in history to do so.
2010: Appearance in Video Game
Beth Phoenix has appeared in multiple WWE video games, including a game released in 2010.
2010: Divorce from Joey Carolan
In 2010, Beth Phoenix and Joey Carolan, also known as Joey Knight, finalized their divorce.
April 26, 2011: Return to Raw
On April 26, 2011, Beth Phoenix returned to the Raw brand as part of the Supplemental Draft.
September 2011: Relationship with Adam Copeland Begins
In September 2011, Beth Phoenix began a relationship with Adam Copeland, known in WWE as Edge.
October 2011: Divas Championship Win
Beth Phoenix won the WWE Divas Championship in October 2011.
2011: Formation of the Divas of Doom
The Divas of Doom tag team, consisting of Beth Phoenix and Natalya, originally formed in 2011, marking a significant point in their careers.
2011: Appearance in Video Game
Beth Phoenix has appeared in multiple WWE video games, including a game released in 2011.
January 30, 2012: Successful Title Defenses
On January 30, 2012, Beth Phoenix successfully defended her Divas Championship against Eve Torres.
April 2012: Loss of Divas Championship
Beth Phoenix lost the WWE Divas Championship in April 2012.
October 2012: Retirement from WWE
Beth Phoenix retired from WWE in October 2012.
2012: Divas of Doom Initial Run
The Divas of Doom tag team had their initial run from 2011 to 2012 before they disbanded and eventually reformed in 2019.
2012: Last face appearance before 2018 return
In 2012, Beth Phoenix had her last appearance as a face character until her 2018 Royal Rumble return, marking a significant time before her return to this role.
December 2013: Birth of First Daughter
In December 2013, Beth Phoenix and Adam Copeland welcomed their first daughter.
May 2016: Birth of Second Daughter
In May 2016, Beth Phoenix and Adam Copeland's second daughter was born.
October 30, 2016: Marriage to Adam Copeland
On October 30, 2016, Beth Phoenix married Adam Copeland, who is known in WWE as Edge.
February 27, 2017: WWE Hall of Fame Induction
On February 27, 2017, Beth Phoenix was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, becoming the fastest female inductee after retirement and forming the first real-life couple inducted with her husband, Edge.
2017: WWE Hall of Fame Induction
Beth Phoenix was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017.
January 28, 2018: Women's Royal Rumble Return
On January 28, 2018, Beth Phoenix made a one-night wrestling return as a face in the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match, marking her return to in-ring competition after six years and as the first to be in both a men's and women's Royal Rumble.
April 3, 2018: Mixed Match Challenge Commentary
Beth Phoenix worked as a part-time color commentator for WWE, including the first season of the Mixed Match Challenge, which concluded on April 3, 2018.
2018: Guest Commentary for Women's Matches
Throughout 2018, Beth Phoenix served as a guest commentator for various WWE events, primarily focusing on women's matches, including the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal and the Mae Young Classic.
2018: Women's Royal Rumble Participation
Beth Phoenix participated in the first women's Royal Rumble match in 2018.
March 10, 2019: Fastlane and Raw Involvement
On March 10, 2019, at Fastlane, Beth Phoenix commentated the Women's Tag Team Championship match and later intervened in an attack on the champions. The next night on Raw, she accompanied Natalya to her match, leading to a disqualification.
March 18, 2019: Return from Retirement and WrestleMania Announcement
On March 18, 2019, Beth Phoenix announced her return from retirement, reforming The Divas of Doom with Natalya, and challenging for the Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 35.
May 2019: Start of NXT Commentary Role
Beth Phoenix began working as a full-time commentator on NXT in May 2019.
May 15, 2019: NXT Commentary Team
Beth Phoenix joined the NXT commentary team on May 15, 2019, marking her first full-time commentary role and her first time commentating matches beyond women's wrestling.
June 1, 2019: First NXT TakeOver as Announcer
Beth Phoenix made her debut as an NXT announcer at NXT TakeOver: XXV on June 1, 2019.
September 2019: Phoenix's Departure from WWE
In September 2019, Beth Phoenix left WWE after a series of events, including being accused of attacking Kaitlyn, a suspension, and ultimately being fired (in storyline). She later revealed her frustration with the company's treatment of female wrestlers as the reason for her departure.
September 18, 2019: NXT Goes Live
On September 18, 2019, NXT began airing live, expanding from a 50-minute to a 120-minute runtime, with Beth Phoenix as part of the commentary team.
2019: Guest Commentary Continues
Beth Phoenix continued her guest commentary work in 2019 for major women's matches, such as the women's Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber match for the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
2020: Royal Rumble Return and Injury
Beth Phoenix returned to the ring at the 2020 Royal Rumble, lasting over 23 minutes before being eliminated. She also suffered a head injury during the match.
November 9, 2021: EP Announcement
Beth Phoenix (Copeland) announced her debut EP, Stone Rose & Bone, on November 9, 2021.
November 12, 2021: EP Release
Beth Phoenix released her debut EP, Stone Rose & Bone, on November 12, 2021, through WWE Music Group.
December 2021: End of NXT Commentary Role
Beth Phoenix finished her role as a full-time commentator for NXT in December 2021.
August 22, 2022: Return to Raw and Edge Assistance
On August 22, 2022, Beth Phoenix returned to Raw to watch Edge's match and subsequently intervened in an attack on him by The Judgment Day.
February 6, 2023: Mixed Tag Team Match Challenge
On February 6, 2023, Beth Phoenix and Edge challenged Rhea Ripley and Finn Bálor to a mixed tag team match at the Elimination Chamber.