We reported earlier this morning here on eWn that WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix is leaving the WWE NXT commentary team but will remain with WWE. There has been some talk that she’ll be added to the Edge vs. The Miz/Maryse feud that began on Monday’s RAW broadcast. Phoenix announced the news on social media, saying,
“Ahead of WarGames, I wanted to share that this Sunday will be my final night in NXT. While I will remain a part of WWE, I have made the choice to step away from the weekly broadcast booth to spend more time with my family. This was not an easy decision, as I have loved my three plus years and 135 episode with NXT and am incredibly proud of the brand. I will be forever grateful to Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, Nigel McGuinness, Tom Phillips, Mauro Ranallo, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Michael Cole and my entire NXT family both in and out of the ring for the amazing opportunity. NXT will always be part of me and Auntie Betty will always be a part of NXT. Leave the porch light on for me!”
Sunday’s WarGames event will be her final night in her NXT commentary role.
Following the announcement, several WWE and NXT Superstars took to Twitter to wish Phoenix well.
WWE NXT executive and fellow WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels tweeted,
“#WeAreNXT THANK YOU BETH! @TheBethPhoenix”
Vic Joseph said,
“You have been the glue that has held our team together @TheBethPhoenix – let’s go out with a BANG this Sunday at #NXTWarGames #WWENXT”
Wade Barrett tweeted,
“What an amazing friend & colleague @TheBethPhoenix is. It’s been a pleasure doing battle with you every week on #WWENXT. You are an inspiration to us all & will always be welcome back at the desk. Keep kicking ass like only you can, Betty P!”
You can check out some additional tweets from Renee Paquette, Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, Nikki A.S.H, and many others below:
THANK YOU BETH! @TheBethPhoenix https://t.co/JFUuU2dfCQ
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) December 2, 2021
You have been the glue that has held our team together @TheBethPhoenix – let’s go out with a BANG this Sunday at #NXTWarGames #WWENXT https://t.co/YOwUrYlcoC
— Vic Joseph (@VicJosephWWE) December 2, 2021
What an amazing friend & colleague @TheBethPhoenix is. It’s been a pleasure doing battle with you every week on #WWENXT. You are an inspiration to us all & will always be welcome back at the desk. Keep kicking ass like only you can, Betty P! ❤️ https://t.co/jp98USjvtO
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) December 2, 2021
❤️❤️
— Nikki A.S.H , ALMOST SUPER HERO (@WWENikkiASH) December 2, 2021
You're the best, Beth. ❤️
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) December 2, 2021
💚💚
— Candice LeRae (@CandiceLeRae) December 2, 2021
Thank you for helping us create such memorable moments ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oQiZqsLOKU
— Mrs. Lumis (@indi_hartwell) December 2, 2021
The nicest person in the entire building. It was amazing getting to know you! You made #WWENXT better, and I'm so happy that you're able to prioritize family. Thank you, Beth!
— Josiah Williams is Black. (@JDeanWilliams) December 2, 2021
💕
— 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 🎮 (@DakotaKai_WWE) December 2, 2021
You’re the best Beth! Wish we got more time together. I’m sure you’re going to be the best at whatever next too!
— Jacob A. Kasper (@JuliusCreedWWE) December 2, 2021
Thank you @TheBethPhoenix 💜💜 https://t.co/r9VZcVmueU
— ivynile_wwe (@ivynile_wwe) December 2, 2021
#ThankYouBeth ❤️ I’ll keep the Legado Glam drip going!!! #WWENXT https://t.co/L21NyQsrnu pic.twitter.com/Vs3HxP6qzH
— SANTOS ESCOBAR💀🇲🇽 (@EscobarWWE) December 2, 2021
Beth is the best! She absolutely crushed her role on the desk with @WWENXT. Loved watching her grow and crush at this position. It’s no easy task but she did it with ease! https://t.co/TROvDheonf
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) December 2, 2021
— A.J. Francis aka FRAN¢ (@AJFrancis410) December 2, 2021