Michelle McCool is widely regarded as one of the top-notch performers in the history of women’s wrestling. Being one of the trailblazers, she paved the way for today’s superstars who could be a part of the ongoing WWE Women’s Evolution. But it was the efforts of the former female stars who efforts are the reason that these modern-day superstars can avail multiple opportunities
Back in the day, women superstars didn’t have the opportunity to compete in the Royal Rumble matches and it’s safe to say that Michelle McCool has been more than interested to enter the melee since the inaugural edition. Fortunately, The Flawless superstar had the chance to feature in multiple editions starting in 2018.
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Michelle was initially excluded from Rumble
In the 2023 Royal Rumble match, Michelle McCool was initially not called to participate. However, it appears that the WWE Universe helped her get that opportunity as they have been clamoring for her appearance given that the premium live event went down from her home state of Texas. Since this was a last-minute call, she also didn’t have a lot of time to get ready for The Rumble.
Michelle McCool took to Twitter to thank the fans for their support. She clearly mentioned that it was because of their efforts that she got to enter the Rumble in the first place. She also pointed out that she initially didn’t get the invitation from the WWE,
“Real talk….thank YOU @WWEUniverse !Y’all legit did this and I love you for it!I’ve never felt so loved?Because of y’alls messages to @wwe & @TripleH the last 2 weeks, I got the call…9 days before the Rumble(I wasn’t lying when I told y’all I hadn’t gotten the call yet)??.”
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Michelle McCool pulled off a decent Rumble performance
Michelle McCool was a surprise entrant in the Women’s Royal Rumble 2023 match. Watching the show with her daughter at ringside, she entered in her road dress into the ring as the 25th seed. She then lasted 14 minutes in the match and eliminated two women – Nia Jax (along with 10 other women) and Tamina Snuka.
The former WWE Divas Champion was eliminated from the match by the eventual winner of the 2023 Rumble, Rhea Ripley. Prior to this appearance, Michelle McCool also entered the inaugural 2018 Royal Rumble followed by an all-star edition, last year.
