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Elizabeth Carolan (born Elizabeth Kocanski on November 24, 1980 in Elmira, New York) is a professional wrestler currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on its RAW brand as Beth Phoenix. After getting invited to a WWE tryout in May 2004, she began working full time at their developmental area Ohio Valley Wrestling, where she worked as a wrestler as well as a valet for Aaron Stevens along with Shelly Martinez. In October 2005, after working a SHIMMER event she was finally signed to a developmental contract with WWE.

Ring name(s) Beth Phoenix
Phoenix
Firebird
Fabulous Firebird
Height 5'7" (1.68 m)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg)
Born November 24, 1980
Elmira, NY
Resides Tulsa, Oklahoma
Trained by
The All Knighters (Joey Knight and Robin Knightwing)
OVW
Debut 2000

Career

Amateur Wrestling & Turning Pro

Beth began wrestling in her high school amatur wrestling team. She was the first female varsity wrestler in her high school's history. She became the North-East freestyle women's champion (72 kgs weight class) in 1999. She also became the women's champion (72 kgs weight class) at the New York State Fair Tournament in 1999, and was named the most outstanding wrestler that same year in the Brockport Freestyle Tournament. She was also a member of USA Wrestling (a freestyle wrestling club). She then entered a pro-wrestling school in 1999. Being a pro-wrestler was always a goal of Beth's she believed that having a good amateur background would give her solid foundations for a pro career. Her first choice for wrestling school was Stu Hart's Dungeon, but because of the location she decided on a more local school. She was trained by the All Knighters - Joey Knight and Robin Knightwing who were trained in the Hart Dungeon. Beth made her pro debut wrestling Alexis Laree (Mickie James).

OVW

In 2004 Beth was the manager of Chris Masters and Brent Albright in Ohio Valley Wrestling but she suffered a broken hand that October. During her recovery Chris Masters was called up to WWE, ending that combination.

Beth returned & joined forces with Aaron "The Idol" Stevens in March of 2005, after he had just left the Jersey Shore Crew (himself and Nova). Beth and Stevens fought Danny Inferno & Trudi Denucci in the first ever intergender Jersey Shore street fight. After the match, Stevens attacked Trudi and hit her with the (banned) piledriver. Inferno then made it his mission to destroy Stevens and Beth for putting out his (kayfabe) girlfriend. Beth and Stevens eventually appeared after Inferno had been informed his house had been "robbed". He eventually made his way back to the arena and chased Beth and Stevens off. The next week Steven Richards showed up and said Stevens' dad had placed a bounty on Inferno's head and Richards was in OVW to collect.

While wrestling for OVW Beth had her first match as a developmental diva in a tag team with Shelly Martinez, beating newcomers Fuji Cakes and Serena. Beth and Martinez were both featured on a SmackDown! house show card in December 2005 and made an appearance on the January 28th WWE HEAT as part of the Heart Throbs Throb-o-meter section. They began to dance in the ring with the Heart Throbs before teasing a kiss which Trevor Murdoch interrupted to jump start the match. The duo were also feautured in early February 2006 on a Raw House Show Card accompanying Aaron Stevens to the ring.

Having not been called up to WWE full time Beth returned to OVW. At the March 4, 2006 OVW TV Tapings, Beth and Aaron Stevens were holding Shelly Martinez so she wouldn't interfere in a match that featured Paul Burchill vs Deuce Shade (w/ Cherry and Cliff Compton). During the match Cherry interfered and an angry Shelly tackled her. Later, after the match, Beth held back Shelly from continuing to attack Cherry. This led to the two of them arguing and the next week getting into a catfight when Beth started slapping Paul Burchill.

World Wrestling Entertainment

Feud with Mickie James

Beth Phoenix debuted on the May 8, 2006 episode of Monday Night RAW attacking Mickie James during her assault on Trish Stratus. After this incident James began berating her for "ruining everything" and questioning why she showed up in the first place.

A week later, Beth was formally introduced by Trish Stratus and then battered a distracted Mickie on Trish's behalf. When Mickie finally escaped Beth claimed that Mickie had ruined her life and she wouldn't let her get away with it before calling her a psycho. In the following edition of RAW Beth, now an official RAW diva, again attacked the Women's Champion at that time after her match with Torrie Wilson.

On the May 29, 2006 episode of Monday Night RAW, Beth teamed up with WWE Diva Torrie Wilson to take on Candice Michelle and Victoria. Also there was Trish Stratus on Beth and Torrie's corner and Mickie James on Candice and Victoria's corner. Beth displayed an amazing performance when she hit Candice with a Down in Flames for the 1-2-3. Also, due to her size compared to most other divas, she was able to dominate Victoria, which is a rare sight. There have been rumors that Beth will be involved in a divas match at Vengeance.

Trivia

She is married to Joey Carolan (AKA Joey Knight), noted by herself in an interview in November 2005.
Beth has worked as a heel for the most of her career and prefers to work as one.
Her first professional match was with Alexis Laree (Mickie James).
Her favorite wrestler growing up was Owen Hart.
Attended Notre Dame High School in Elmira and was the school's first female amateur wrestler.
Graduated high school in 1998.
Attended Canisius College in Buffalo, NY
Sister-in-law of Robin Knightwing

Quotes

"Mickie, I'm not going to let you get away with what you did to me, you psycho!"

In Wrestling

Finishing and signature moves
Down In Flames (Michinoku driver II)
Super Samoan driver -in OVW
Gorilla press slam
Texas cloverleaf
Baseball slide
Beth Valley Driver (Death Valley driver) -in OVW

Championships and accomplishments
1-time FNW cruiserweight champion
1-time GLORY champion

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beth_Phoenix

Name: Beth Phoenix

Career Highlights: officially signed as a RAW Diva on May 22
Associates: Trish Stratus
WWE Debut: May 8, 2006

Beth Phoenix officially signed a RAW contract on May 22 and is officially the newest RAW Diva. She made her in-ring debut on May 29, teaming with Torrie Wilson to defeat Candice & Victoria. Little else is known at this time, but keep checking WWE.com as more information about her becomes available.