January 15, 2010 – Smackdown Divas Match:
Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James

—Mickie James was out to the ring first for the match, followed highlights of the last 2 weeks of divas action on Smackdown. Beth Phoenix was out next, with the referee having to keep the ladies separated before the bell rung. This was a very one-sided physical match, that saw Beth dominate Mickie throughout. Beth’s viciousness got her disqualified after she continued to attack Mickie James, who was hung upside down on a corner turnbuckle. This was ultimately a set up for what came after the match.

Winner: Mickie James at 3:04 By Disqualification.

After the match, Michelle and Layla made their way inside the ring. Beth then left the ring, leaving Mickie to endure a vicious beat down from Michelle and Layla. Mickie attempted to fight back, however, she ultimately fell victim to Michelle’s Faith Breaker.

This was done very well, however, it baffles me as to why after all this, Michelle still only generated mediocre heat during this segment. An ode to Mickie’s popularity, was a nice pop when she attempted a comeback. How long before the WWE realizes that McCool is never going to be over at live shows? After all this, her reaction failed in comparison to most of the wwe roster, and dare I say it, the TNA knockouts.