<pSeveral leading WWE performers, including Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, and Bianca Belair, have expressed a strong interest in competing against WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix. Since her contract with WWE ended in July 2024, Phoenix has not signed with any other promotion or returned to WWE programming, but her peers are eager for a high-profile match with her.
During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, WWE star Natalya discussed potential retirement match opponents and revealed that she, along with Ripley, Lynch, and Belair, all want the opportunity to wrestle Beth Phoenix.
Natalya Shares Thoughts on Possible Match with Beth Phoenix
Natalya emphasized the special connection she shares with Beth Phoenix, describing her as one of her closest friends and recognizing her as an exceptional student of wrestling. She reflected on how the two never had a proper storyline or rivalry during their active careers, expressing a desire to finally create a meaningful narrative in the ring.
Natalya said,
“If I had one last match and I could do anything and be free creatively, it would be Nattie vs. Beth Phoenix. Beth and I never really got to do a rivalry, we never had a story, imagine like an actual storyline with us. I look at Beth and she is in the best shape of her life, and I look at her, just like a friend, she’s my closest friend in the industry, I love her, but I also know she’s such a student of the game.”
—Natalya, WWE Star
She added,
“She’s been so careful about just, you know, very particular about coming back and not wearing out her welcome, and I really love that about her because, I know Rhea Ripley wants to have a match against Beth Phoenix, I know Becky Lynch wants to have a match with Beth Phoenix, I know, Bianca Belair wants to have a match with Beth Phoenix, and it’s like, listen girls, get in line, because the next time Beth Phoenix returns to wrestling, I want to be the first one to wrestle her.”
—Natalya, WWE Star
Natalya’s Current WWE Activities and Upcoming Matches
Aside from discussing potential dream matches, Natalya will participate in the Battle Royal at the upcoming WWE Evolution event this Sunday. The winner of this match will receive a world championship opportunity at the Clash in Paris event. Additionally, Natalya recently teamed up with Maxxine Dupri to form the new tag team known as the ‘Dungeon Dolls’ on <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/raw/”>WWE Raw, signaling continued activity and prominence in WWE storylines.
Potential Impact of a Return by Beth Phoenix
Should Beth Phoenix decide to return to WWE, the number of top-tier female wrestlers eager to face her highlights the significant impact her comeback could have. Matches involving stars like Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, and Bianca Belair promise intense competition and could lead to exciting story developments. Fans and industry insiders alike anticipate how Phoenix’s return might shape future WWE women’s division matches and rivalries.
