From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Michelle McCool made an impact.
Michelle McCool, an American retired professional wrestler, achieved prominence in WWE. She is a two-time WWE Women's Champion and the inaugural WWE Divas Champion. Her accomplishments led to her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2025, solidifying her legacy in professional wrestling.
In 2004, Michelle McCool competed in the WWE Diva Search, and although she lost to Christy Hemme, WWE signed her to a three-year deal in November.
On March 3, 2005, Michelle McCool wrestled in her first SmackDown! match, teaming with Big Show to defeat Dawn Marie and René Duprée.
From 2005, Michelle McCool utilized the character of a personal trainer in WWE.
On June 2, 2006, Michelle McCool returned to SmackDown! as a heel with a "sexy teacher" gimmick, aligning with Kristal Marshall.
On March 30, 2007, Michelle McCool returned to SmackDown!, participating in a 10-Diva tag team match.
On July 4, 2008, Michelle McCool won a Golden Dreams match to face Natalya for the WWE Divas Championship at The Great American Bash.
In 2008 at The Great American Bash, Michelle McCool became the inaugural WWE Divas Champion.
On May 22, 2009, Michelle McCool defeated Gail Kim on SmackDown to become the number one contender for the WWE Women's Championship.
In 2009 at The Bash, Michelle McCool won the WWE Women's Championship, becoming the first female wrestler to have held both the Divas and Women's titles.
In 2009, Michelle McCool allied with Layla to form LayCool and began a controversial feud with Mickie James, which had a negative reception.
On February 26, 2010, Michelle McCool regained the Women's Championship on SmackDown! due to interference from Vickie Guerrero.
In 2010 at Night of Champions, Michelle McCool unified the WWE Women's Championship and the WWE Divas Championship, becoming the first and only WWE Unified Divas Champion.
In January 2011, LayCool invoked their rematch clause at the Royal Rumble, but the match was altered to a fatal four-way with the addition of Eve Torres, who ultimately won.
In 2016, Michelle McCool explained her departure in Lillian Garcia's Chasing Glory podcast interview.
On January 22, 2018, Michelle McCool was honored on the WWE Raw 25 Years special episode as part of a segment involving women who contributed to the company's success.
Since 2018, Michelle McCool has made occasional appearances in WWE, including participating in matches.
In 2019, Michelle McCool revealed that she was dealing with numerous injuries, including a torn MCL, which led to her departure from WWE.
Michelle McCool participated in the Royal Rumble match at the 2022 Royal Rumble event.
Michelle McCool participated in the Royal Rumble match at the 2023 Royal Rumble event.
On April 19, 2025, Michelle McCool was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by her husband, The Undertaker.
In 2025, Michelle McCool said during an interview she never felt comfortable with the angle of the Piggy James feud.
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