Preview:Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phoenix (Women's Championship Match)
Beth Phoenix believes she is a “Glamazon” – an uber-Diva, the perfect blend of beauty, athleticism, power, intelligence and class. She believes she is what every WWE Diva aspires to be, but could never be. It's been quite some time since WWE has seen a woman who blends brute strength, ring acumen and sex appeal as well as Beth Phoenix.
When the Glamazon burst back on the scene earlier this summer, many observers believed it was only a matter of time before she challenged for the Women’s Championship. And after eliminating 11 other competitors in an all Divas Battle Royal at SummerSlam, Beth will get an opportunity at Women’s Champion Candice Michelle at Unforgiven.
Candice faces the most dangerous threat to her championship reign to date in the Glamazon. Beth is not only WWE’s strongest Diva, but she is hungry and seems to take delight in hurting her opponents. Just ask poor Maria. Beth woman-handled the Raw interviewer for two straight weeks in the ring. She would have inflicted more damage on Maria if Candice hadn’t intervened. But even the Women’s Champion seemed in awe and appeared wary of a physical confrontation with the much-larger Beth Phoenix. Was Candice fearful, or was she just being cautious and avoiding possible injury before their showdown at Unforgiven?
Candice will not be able to match Beth’s power, so she may have to rely on her speed, smarts and pure guts. She is constantly adding new moves to her repertoire and is determined to win more and more respect as Women’s Champion. Candice loves being Women’s Champion, and a victory over Beth Phoenix would cement her hold on the title and silence close-minded critics who still see her as only eye candy.
Still, Beth believes the Women’s Championship is her destiny. She is trying to make up for lost time; she first debuted on Raw in 2006, but was sidelined for more than a year with an injury. Beth believes that Candice pales in comparison to her and that only a Glamazon should hold the Women’s Championship.
But could the Glamazon’s arrogance lead to overconfidence at Unforgiven? Other Divas have underestimated Candice and wound up with their shoulders pinned to the mat. Ultimately, the battle between these two elite Divas may be decided by who is hungrier and wants the Women’s Championship more. Right now, it’s too close to call.