Beth Phoenix Confirms WWE Departure

Beth Phoenix has confirmed she is no longer under contract with WWE and she is now a free agent. 

Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Phoenix stated: 

"I am not. I am currently a free agent, I have a great relationship with WWE. I treasured my time there. I feel like there's more, there's other opportunities that have presented themselves. I feel the motivation right now to kind of explore and explore what else is out there and explore myself. But my relationship with WWE hasn't changed. I have so many friends there and I appreciate and enjoy the product as I always have. I love NXT I have a special place in my heart for NXT, of course, and just the system, and seeing young people come up and go through that excitement of developing themselves for the big time. I love WWE, I always will."

Beth Phoenix was removed from the official WWE roster page in late July and it was later reported that Phoenix's contract with WWE had expired, ending her time in the company where she had wrestled and served as a commentator. 

Phoenix's future plans are unclear but she has reportedly been brought up backstage in AEW and there has been talk about her joining All Elite Wrestling. Phoenix's husband Adam Copeland is already a part of the promotion, although he is currently on the shelf with a broken leg.

H/T Fightful