Michelle McCool
{{short description|American retired professional wrestler (born 1980)}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
| name = Michelle McCool
| image = Michelle McCool WrestleMania 32 Axxess crop.jpg
| caption = McCool in 2016
| birth_name = Michelle Leigh McCool
| names = Michelle McCool
| alma_mater = Florida State University
| height = 5 ft 10 in{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/mccool_michelle.html|title=Michelle McCool|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=March 12, 2019|date=June 21, 2009|last=Kamchen|first=Richard|archive-date=October 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031024802/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/mccool_michelle.html|url-status=dead}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|1|25}}
| birth_place = Palatka, Florida, U.S.
| spouse = {{plainlist|
- {{Marriage|Jeremy Alexander|November 5, 2001|2006|reason=divorced}}
- {{Marriage|Mark Calaway|June 26, 2010}}
}}
| children = 2
| trainer = Deep South Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling
| retired = May 1, 2011{{cite web|url=https://heavy.com/sports/2017/01/michelle-mccool-calaway-the-undertaker-wife-married-mark-william-family-kids-children-wedding-wwe-skin-cancer/|title=Michelle McCool, The Undertaker's Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|date=January 9, 2017|last=Morrow|first=Brendan|access-date=May 1, 2018|publisher=Heavy.com|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501094636/https://heavy.com/sports/2017/01/michelle-mccool-calaway-the-undertaker-wife-married-mark-william-family-kids-children-wedding-wwe-skin-cancer/|url-status=live}}
}}
Michelle Leigh Calaway{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/108352/dan-severn-crime-time-brooke-adams-steve-keirn-and-more-added-to-massive-wrestlecon-guest-list-in-orlando-fl-.html?p=1|title=Dan Severn, Crime Time, Brooke Adams, Steve Keirn and More Added to Massive Wrestlecon Guest List in Orlando, Fl|website=pwinsider.com|access-date=March 13, 2017|archive-date=March 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314064450/http://pwinsider.com/article/108352/dan-severn-crime-time-brooke-adams-steve-keirn-and-more-added-to-massive-wrestlecon-guest-list-in-orlando-fl-.html?p=1|url-status=live}} ({{née}} McCool; born January 25, 1980) is an American retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in WWE, where she is a two-time WWE Women's Champion, as well as the first WWE Divas Champion. She is a WWE Hall of Famer, class of 2025.
McCool originally worked as a middle school teacher in Palatka, Florida. She joined WWE in 2004 after participating in the WWE Diva Search. From 2005 to 2007, she utilized the character of a personal trainer, before changing it to that of a teacher. At The Great American Bash in 2008, McCool became the inaugural WWE Divas Champion, holding the title for approximately five months. She then won the WWE Women's Championship at The Bash in 2009, becoming the first female wrestler to have held both titles. At Night of Champions in 2010, she unified both titles becoming the first and only WWE Unified Divas Champion.
McCool held both titles on two occasions, which makes her a four-time champion overall. In November 2010, she was ranked number one in Pro Wrestling Illustrated{{'}}s Female 50, and she retired the following year. Since 2018, McCool has made occasional appearances in WWE, including participating in matches. In 2025, she was announced as a WWE Hall of Fame inductee. During the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony on April 19, 2025, McCool was officially inducted by her husband and fellow WWE Hall of Famer, The Undertaker.
Early life
Both of McCool's parents work in education; her mother, Jenny,{{Cite web|title=Life in and out of the ring|url=https://www.staugustine.com/article/20100725/LIFESTYLE/307259951|last=ASUAJE|first=ANDREA|website=The St. Augustine Record|access-date=May 19, 2020|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803230806/https://www.staugustine.com/article/20100725/LIFESTYLE/307259951|url-status=live}} is a teacher and her father, Terry, is a superintendent. She has an older brother who played football at the University of Cincinnati. Growing up, McCool was an avid professional wrestling fan, going as far as knowing how to do Ric Flair's signature maneuver, the figure-four leglock, by age seven. Before and during high school, McCool played softball, basketball and volleyball.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/031108|title=Lovin' Life, No. 11|last=McCool|first=Michelle|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 2, 2008|date=March 11, 2008|archive-date=July 24, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724132414/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/031108|url-status=live}} She also played first base at Pasco-Hernando Community College.{{cite web|url=http://michellemccool.net/wordpressing/index.php/fast-facts/|title=Fast Facts|publisher=MichelleMcCool.net|access-date=September 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812093344/http://michellemccool.net/wordpressing/index.php/fast-facts/|archive-date=August 12, 2009|url-status=dead}} McCool later received her Master's degree in Educational leadership from Florida State University, and taught seventh grade science for four years in her hometown of Palatka, Florida. She also competed in National Physique Committee fitness contests, taught gymnastics and kickboxing, and worked as a personal trainer.
Professional wrestling career
= World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE (2004–2011) =
== Developmental territories and training (2004–2006) ==
McCool first came to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as a competitor in the 2004 WWE Diva Search, losing to Christy Hemme. Although she was eliminated, WWE signed her to a three-year deal in November. She quickly began appearing in backstage segments on SmackDown! portraying a fitness trainer and teaching various wrestlers stretches. She wrestled in her first SmackDown! match, teaming with Big Show to defeat Dawn Marie and René Duprée on March 3, 2005.{{cite news|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work=Wrestling's historical cards|publisher=Kappa Publishing|year=2007|page=117}} McCool made her singles debut match on March 24, losing to Marie. A few months later, McCool became a part of the feud between MNM (Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury) and Heidenreich when she defended Heidenreich against MNM's manager Melina's verbal attacks. In a match on June 30, Melina defeated McCool by pinning her with the illegal aid of the ring ropes as leverage.
McCool was then sent to WWE's developmental facility, Deep South Wrestling (DSW), where she wrestled, performed interviews, hosted segments, and provided color commentary. While in DSW, she was hospitalized after having an allergic reaction to a prescribed medication and was temporarily sidelined to recover. Eventually, she started to train in WWE's other developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). While in OVW, she began managing the duo of Amish Roadkill and K.C. James.
== Main roster debut (2006–2008) ==
File:Michelle McCool Rosemont IL 031108.jpg
McCool returned to SmackDown! on June 2, 2006, this time as a heel with a "sexy teacher" gimmick, playing on her real life experiences as a teacher. Upon her arrival, she aligned with Kristal Marshall to feud with Jillian Hall and Ashley Massaro. This feud led to a Fatal Four-Way Bra and Panties match at The Great American Bash, which Massaro won.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/07/23/1699129.html|title=Booker reigns after the Bash|last=Elliott|first=Brian|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 2, 2008|date=July 24, 2006|archive-date=July 13, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713211534/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/07/23/1699129.html|url-status=dead}} She won her first singles match on the July 28 episode of SmackDown!, defeating Hall by illegally using the ropes as leverage.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07282006/|title=Coronations and carnage|last=Tello|first=Craig|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 27, 2009|date=July 28, 2006|archive-date=May 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522105701/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07282006/|url-status=live}}
Soon after, she began acting as valet for the team of K.C. James and Idol Stevens, who, because of her association with them, were nicknamed The Teacher's Pets.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08112006/|title=Dead Man Walking?|date=August 11, 2006|first=Brett|last=Hoffman|access-date=January 5, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=January 3, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080103155525/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08112006/|url-status=live}} The trio began feuding with Paul London and Brian Kendrick, and their valet Massaro, for the WWE Tag Team Championship, but never won the title. The feud ended when London and Kendrick won a match against them at No Mercy in October.{{cite news|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated presents: 2007 Wrestling almanac & book of facts|work=Wrestling's historical cards|publisher=Kappa Publishing|date=2007|pages=122}} On November 28, McCool was hospitalized with an enlarged kidney, a broken sternum, and an electrolyte imbalance.{{efn|McCool originally injured her back during a WWE European tour. Because of pain in her back, she was unaware of the sternum injury until she went to the hospital for treatment. Tests also revealed that she had an enlarged kidney.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/michelleupdate|title=Michelle McCool update|last=Zeigler|first=Zack|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=October 26, 2009|date=December 2, 2006|archive-date=June 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602021129/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/michelleupdate|url-status=live}}}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0223|title=Diva Dish: Sexy time!|last1=Hunt|first1=Jen|last2=Medalis|first2=Kara A.|access-date=May 17, 2007|date=February 23, 2007|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=May 16, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070516214715/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0223|url-status=live}} She was released from the hospital on December 2.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/michelleupdate|title=Michelle McCool update|access-date=March 31, 2007|first=Zack|last=Zeigler|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=February 16, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070216132309/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/michelleupdate|url-status=live}} McCool returned on the March 30, 2007, episode of SmackDown!, where she participated in a 10-Diva tag team match.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03292007/|title=Next stop: Detroit|first=Lennie|last=DiFino|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=March 30, 2007|archive-date=April 9, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070409043821/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03292007/|url-status=live}} On the April 13 episode of SmackDown!, McCool became a fan favorite again, when she came to the aid of Ashley after she was attacked by Jillian Hall backstage.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04132007/|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|title=Results:Polar opposites|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 27, 2009|date=April 13, 2007|archive-date=May 26, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070526190842/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04132007/|url-status=live}} Subsequently, a series of matches took place between Victoria and McCool,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08172007/|title=Hand-slotted reprisal|date=August 17, 2007|first=Alissa|last=Fuhrman|access-date=December 30, 2007|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 12, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212003755/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/08172007/|url-status=live}} including a mixed tag team match where Victoria and Kenny Dykstra defeated McCool and Chuck Palumbo.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09142007/|title=Forgive and forget?|date=September 14, 2007|first=Lennie|last=DiFino|access-date=December 30, 2007|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 18, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218111644/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09142007/|url-status=live}}
== "All-American Diva" and Divas Champion (2008–2009) ==
McCool was then repackaged as "The All-American Diva", where she began accompanying her on-screen friend Chuck Palumbo during matches against Jamie Noble. After a series of matches between the men, Noble won a date with McCool by defeating Palumbo. In the storyline, Palumbo accidentally elbowed McCool during a match, causing her to suffer a concussion.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/020508|title=Lovin' Life, No. 9|last=McCool|first=Michelle|access-date=September 2, 2008|date=February 5, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=August 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080820223307/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/020508|url-status=live}} The partnership was dissolved when McCool refused to accept his apology. She then went on to compete in a series of matches with Victoria, Eve Torres, Maryse and Cherry to determine SmackDown!'s top Diva, with McCool winning title.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/michellemccool|title=Michelle McCool's alumni profile|access-date=May 3, 2011|publisher=WWE|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114357/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/michellemccool/|url-status=live}}
On the July 4, 2008, episode of SmackDown!, McCool won a Golden Dreams match to face Natalya for the WWE Divas Championship at The Great American Bash. At the event, on July 20, McCool defeated Natalya to become the inaugural WWE Divas Champion.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/07/20/6215361.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715075623/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/07/20/6215361.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=The Great American Soap Opera|date=July 24, 2008|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=September 2, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} McCool successfully defended the title against Maryse on SmackDown and at the Unforgiven pay-per-view in September, and against Maria on SmackDown in November.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/09/19/6821331.html|title=Smackdown: Big builds on Friday night|date=September 8, 2008|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501093348/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/09/19/6821331.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/08/6698911.html|title=Scramble matches make for wild Unforgiven|date=September 8, 2008|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501093229/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/08/6698911.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/11/15/7422966.html|title=Smackdown: Hardy goes to the extreme|date=November 15, 2008|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501093704/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/11/15/7422966.html|url-status=dead}} On the December 26 episode of SmackDown!, McCool lost the Divas championship to Maryse. After the match McCool turned heel by attacking Maria, the special guest referee of the match, and blaming her for the loss.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12262008/|title=Results:Toronto title quest|last=Burdick|first=Michael|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 27, 2009|date=December 26, 2008|archive-date=June 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602042719/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12262008/|url-status=live}} In the following weeks, McCool also attacked Eve Torres,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01022009/|title=Results:Hardy New Year|last=Passero|first=Mitch|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 27, 2009|date=January 2, 2009|archive-date=June 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602041750/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01022009/|url-status=live}} resulting in Torres' debut match, which McCool won.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02062009/|title=Results:Chaos loading the Chamber|last=Burdick|first=Michael|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 27, 2009|date=February 6, 2009|archive-date=June 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602043354/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02062009/|url-status=live}}
McCool then defeated Gail Kim on the May 22, 2009, taping of SmackDown to become the number one contender for the WWE Women's Championship.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/22/9542806.html|title=Smackdown: Edge talks tough, but Hardy delivers|date=May 22, 2009|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501160541/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/22/9542806.html|url-status=dead}} A month later at The Bash, McCool defeated Melina – with help from Alicia Fox – to win her first Women's Championship.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/06/29/9968166.html|title=Mysterio & Jericho save The Bash from wash-out|last=Elliot|first=Brian|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|access-date=September 27, 2009|date=August 1, 2009|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629143632/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/06/29/9968166.html|url-status=dead}} With her win, McCool became the first Diva to have won both the WWE Divas and Women's championships.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/20090628|title=Michelle McCool's reign|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 27, 2009|archive-date=February 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209001657/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/women/20090628|url-status=live}} She retained the championship against Melina in a rematch on July 26 at Night of Champions,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/07/26/10270086.html|title=Night of Champions: Punk loses title, but keeps star performer tag|last=Elliott|first=Brian|date=July 26, 2009|access-date=September 23, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629155724/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/07/26/10270086.html|url-status=dead}} and also in a Lumberjill match on the October 2 episode of SmackDown.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/10/02/11248986.html|title=Smackdown: A decade of memories|date=October 2, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501093706/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/10/02/11248986.html|url-status=dead}}
== LayCool and retirement (2009–2011) ==
{{Main|LayCool}}
File:LayCool 2010 Tribute to the Troops.jpg as LayCool at the 2010 Tribute to the Troops event]]
McCool then allied with Layla to form LayCool, and the duo entered a controversial feud with Mickie James, in which LayCool bullied James and made fun of her weight, calling her "Piggy James". The feud resulted in a five-on-five Survivor Series match at the 2009 Survivor Series, which James' team won, when Melina pinned McCool.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/11/23/11879686.html|title=Lots of wrestlers per match but no title changes at Survivor Series|date=November 23, 2009|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 17, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717080709/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/11/23/11879686.html|url-status=dead}} James then became the number one contender for McCool's WWE Women's Championship at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, where McCool successfully retained the championship after interference from Layla.{{cite web|title=TLC PPV Flashback – 2009 (12–12–09): Sheamus wins first WWE Title, DX main event, Major roster turnover in 2010 vs. 2009, Quotebook|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Torch_Flashbacks_19/article_46177.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|access-date=March 26, 2014|archive-date=November 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102212042/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Torch_Flashbacks_19/article_46177.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/matches/12893246/results/|title="McCruel" retains|date=December 13, 2009|access-date=March 6, 2010|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=April 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418184022/http://www.wwe.com/f/404-not-found.html|url-status=live}} The "Piggy James" feud had a negative reception, being voted by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter the "Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic" of 2009. In 2025, McCool said during an interview she never felt comfortable with the angle.{{cite web |last1=Delago |first1=Toni |title=Michelle McCool revela cuál fue la historia de WWE de la que no estuvo satisfecha |url=https://solowrestling.com/new/138126-michelle-mccool-revela-cual-fue-la-historia-de-wwe-de-la-que-no-estuvo-satisfecha |website=Solowrestling |access-date=22 February 2025}}
McCool lost the Women's Championship to James at the Royal Rumble, although she regained it on the February 26, 2010, episode of SmackDown! when special guest referee Vickie Guerrero interfered, to become a two-time Women's Champion.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/01/12692216.html|title=The 2010 Royal Rumble is Rated R in Atlanta|date=February 1, 2010|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=June 30, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630051046/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/01/12692216.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/27/13051991.html|title=Smackdown: Spear, spear, spear|last=Bishop|first=Matt|date=February 27, 2010|access-date=September 23, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 13, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713230951/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/27/13051991.html|url-status=dead}} On the April 23 episode of SmackDown!, McCool and Layla defeated Beth Phoenix and Mickie James, and attacked Phoenix after the match. This led to McCool losing the championship to Phoenix in an "Extreme Makeover" match at Extreme Rules.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/04/25/13720306.html|title=WWE Extreme Rules features strong Mania rematches|date=April 24, 2010|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501160902/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/04/25/13720306.html|url-status=dead}} On the May 14 episode of SmackDown!, McCool and Layla faced Phoenix in a Women's Championship two-on-one handicap match, in which Layla pinned Phoenix to win the championship.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/14/13957816.html|title=Smackdown!: Titles shuffle around in Buffalo|date=May 14, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 13, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713141108/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/14/13957816.html|url-status=dead}} Despite Layla's win, McCool and Layla cut the Women's Championship in half, and the duo were unofficially referred to as the "co-champions".{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/08/07/14953166.html|title=Smackdown: The search for vengeance and championships|date=August 7, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 19, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719101838/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/08/07/14953166.html|url-status=dead}}
On the July 30 episode of SmackDown!, McCool took Layla's place in her Women's Championship match against Tiffany, defeating her and retaining the title.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07302010/|title=Results: Throwing out the rules|last=Passero|first=Mitch|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 19, 2010|date=July 30, 2010|archive-date=November 2, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102100454/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07302010/|url-status=live}} At Night of Champions, McCool defeated Melina to unify the WWE Women's Championship with the WWE Divas Championship,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html|title=Few gimmicks, more title changes at Night of Champions|date=September 20, 2010|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 16, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716063558/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html|url-status=dead}} becoming the first WWE Unified Divas Champion, and both McCool and Layla carried their own separate championship belts. At Survivor Series on November 21, she lost the Divas Championship when Natalya defeated McCool and Layla in a two-on-one handicap match.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/11/22/16256891.html|title=The fate of Cena is finally decided at so-so Survivor Series|date=November 22, 2010|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 15, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715095439/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/11/22/16256891.html|url-status=dead}} At TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs, McCool and Layla were defeated in the first Divas tag team tables match by Natalya and Beth Phoenix.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|title=TLC delivers highs, lows and a new champ|date=December 20, 2010|last=Sokol|first=Bryan|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=May 25, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120525125119/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2010/natalya-phoenix-layla-mccool|title=Divas Champion Natalya & Beth Phoenix def. Team Lay-Cool (Divas Tag Team Tables Match)|date=December 19, 2010|access-date=April 30, 2018|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|quote=first-ever Divas Tag Team Tables Match|archive-date=November 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128110638/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2010/natalya-phoenix-layla-mccool|url-status=live}} LayCool invoked their rematch clause in January 2011, prompting the scheduling of a two-on-one handicap match at the Royal Rumble. At the event, however, the match was altered to a fatal four-way with the addition of Eve Torres, who won the match.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/01/31/17094896.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716045430/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/01/31/17094896.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=Super-size Royal Rumble saves biggest surprise for last|date=January 31, 2011|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=February 13, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}
On the April 8 episode of SmackDown!, dissension began to show between McCool and Layla after they were defeated by Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly, due to McCool avoiding being tagged in by Layla, citing a back injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2011-04-08/results|title=Smackdown results|date=April 8, 2011|access-date=September 9, 2011|publisher=WWE|archive-date=September 24, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924083527/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2011-04-08/results|url-status=live}} After more arguing and unsuccessful couples therapy sessions in the following weeks, LayCool officially disbanded.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2011-04-22/results|title=Smackdown results: Couples therapy|date=April 22, 2011|access-date=September 9, 2011|publisher=WWE|archive-date=August 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805100758/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2011-04-22/results|url-status=live}} On the April 29 episode of SmackDown, McCool faced Layla in a singles match, which ended in a double countout after the two began brawling. After the match, Layla challenged McCool to a no disqualification and no countout match at Extreme Rules. McCool accepted under one condition, which was that the loser leaves WWE.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2011-04-29/results|title=Smackdown results: Double Disqualification|date=April 29, 2011|access-date=September 9, 2011|publisher=WWE|archive-date=August 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830001227/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2011-04-29/results|url-status=live}} At Extreme Rules, McCool was pinned by Layla, in her final full-time WWE match.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/05/01/18090841.html|title=Extreme Rules: Championship make-over edition|date=May 1, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=May 2, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 20, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720042254/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/05/01/18090841.html|url-status=dead}}
In a 2019 article published by The Sportster, McCool revealed her departure from the WWE that she was dealing with numerous injuries, including a torn MCL and gave birth to her child the following year.{{Cite web|date=June 3, 2019|title=Michelle McCool Reveals What Led to Her WWE Departure|url=https://www.thesportster.com/news/michelle-mccool-wwe-departure/|website=The Sportster|access-date=February 23, 2021|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617204734/https://www.thesportster.com/news/michelle-mccool-wwe-departure/|url-status=live}} This was explained in Lillian Garcia's Chasing Glory podcast interview in 2016:
{{quotation| "It was tough just leaving in itself was tough because it got to a point where I was dealing with so much again mostly being Undertaker's girlfriend and why I was on TV and even having a writer throw the papers up one day and say 'Why don't we just call it the Michelle McCool and Undertaker show?!' It was nonstop and I went to Vince on numerous occasions and bless his heart he was wonderful, but I just said Vince, I don't wanna hate something that I grew up loving so much and the longer I stay the more I'm like getting a sour taste in my mouth. So making that decision to leave was as hard as it is, but more than wanting to be in WWE or be a champion I've always wanted to be a mom."}}
= Sporadic WWE appearances and Hall of Fame (2018–present) =
On January 22, 2018, McCool was honored as part of a segment involving women that contributed to the company's success on the WWE Raw 25 Years special episode.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=114976&p=2|title=WWE Raw 25 Report: Memories, IC title match, legends, and more|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=January 22, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 14, 2018|archive-date=October 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016203312/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=114976&p=2|url-status=live}} During the following years, she also participated into the Royal Rumble match at the 2018, 2022 and 2023 Royal Rumble events.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115167&p=4|title=FULL ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE|last=Strode|first=Cory|date=January 28, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 14, 2018|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212140155/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115167&p=4|url-status=live}} In October, McCool took part in the all women's pay-per-view, WWE Evolution, by participating in a battle royal.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121345&p=1|title=Nikki Bella vs. Ronda Rousey, last woman standing, NXT women's title & more WWE Evolution PPV coverage|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=October 28, 2018|access-date=October 28, 2018|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029191649/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121345&p=1|url-status=live}} During an appearance on ESPN's morning program Get Up on February 14, 2025, McCool learned that she would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Haley |date=February 15, 2025 |title=Michelle McCool Surprised by Triple H With WWE Hall of Fame Induction |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/michelle-mccool-surprised-by-triple-h-with-wwe-hall-of-fame-induction/ |access-date=March 22, 2025 |website=VICE |language=en-US}}
Filmography
During the week of November 5, 2007, she appeared on six episodes of Family Feud with several other WWE wrestlers and Divas.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/familyfeudpreview|first=Kara A.|last=Medalis|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|title=Tune in to WWE week on 'Family Feud'|access-date=November 4, 2007|date=October 30, 2007|archive-date=October 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019204033/http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/familyfeudpreview|url-status=live}} She also appeared on the February 6, 2008, episode of Project Runway with Maria Kanellis, Candice Michelle, Torrie Wilson, Kristal Marshall, and Layla El.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0125?cid=WWEADP-83|title=Diva Dish: 'Runway' Divas|date=January 25, 2008|first1=Kara A.|last1=Medalis|first2=Zack|last2=Zeigler|access-date=February 20, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=October 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018160509/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/divadish/divadish0125?cid=WWEADP-83|url-status=live}} On June 3, 2008, she appeared on The Best Damn Sports Show Period with John Cena.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/7220090|title=WWE Superstars on "Best Damn Sports Show Period"|date=June 2, 2008|work=MSN Fox Sports|access-date=August 30, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=August 1, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080801214828/http://www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/7220090|url-status=live}} In addition, McCool appeared in the January 2009 edition of Muscle & Fitness, along with Eve Torres and Maryse.{{cite web|url=http://fans.wwe.com/wweeve/blog/2008/11/21/muscle__fitness_magazine_and_my_answer_to_when_are_you_going_to_wrestle|title=Muscle Fitness mag|date=November 22, 2008|last=Torres|first=Eve|access-date=July 21, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090616093434/http://fans.wwe.com/wweeve/blog/2008/11/21/muscle__fitness_magazine_and_my_answer_to_when_are_you_going_to_wrestle|archive-date=June 16, 2009}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1277853725|title=Wrestleview.com – Wrestling News and Results, WWE News, TNA News, ROH News|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=March 13, 2017|archive-date=September 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928193249/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1277853725|url-status=live}} She also appeared on a special WWE edition of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/articlephotos/mizmorrison5thgrader/|title=Superstars on "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?"|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 6, 2012|archive-date=December 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223072650/http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/articlephotos/mizmorrison5thgrader/|url-status=live}}
= Film and television =
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|+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| rowspan="2" |2004
|WWE RAW Diva Search Casting Special |Self; contestant |TV special |
| WWE 2004 RAW Diva Search
|Self; contestant |7th place, 6 episodes |
| rowspan="2" |2005
|Self; guest |TV special |
| WWE Viva Las Divas
|Self |Direct to DVD |
| rowspan="2" |2006
|Self; guest |TV special |
| WWE Divas Do New York
|Self |Direct to DVD |
| rowspan="2" |2007
|Self; guest |TV special |
| Family Feud
|Self; contestant |6 episodes |
| rowspan="3" |2008
|Self; guest |TV special |
| Project Runway
|Self; guest |3 episodes |
| The Best Damn Sports Show Period
|Self; guest |1 episode |
| rowspan="3" |2009
|Self; guest |TV special |
| Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
|Self; contestant |1 episode |
| GameSpot TV
|Self; guest |1 episode |
| rowspan="2" |2010
|Self; guest |TV special |
| Double Exposure
|Self; fashion expert |1 episode |
| 2011
|Self; guest |TV special |
| 2013
|Self; guest |TV special |
| 2016
|Self |1 episode |
| 2018
|Then, Now, Forever: Evolution of WWE's Women's Division |Self |Direct to DVD |
| rowspan="2" |2020
|Self |Documentary |
| WWE The Bump
|Self; guest |2 episodes |
| rowspan="2" |2021
|WWE Ruthless Aggression |Self |Documentary |
| WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
|Self; guest |1 episode |
| 2022
|Self; guest |TV special |
| 2025
|Self; inductee |TV special |
= Video games =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| 2005
|Video game debut |
| 2007
| |
| 2008
| |
| 2009
| |
| 2010
| |
| 2011
| |
| 2024
|Downloadable content |{{cite web |title=WWE2K24 - SEASON PASS IS BACK |url=https://wwe.2k.com/2k24/season-pass/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227035920/https://wwe.2k.com/2k24/season-pass/ |archive-date=February 27, 2024 |access-date=February 27, 2024 |website=2K}} |
| 2025
|Legends Roster |
Personal life
McCool was married to Jeremy Louis Alexander, whom she began dating in high school.{{cite web|url=http://michellemccool.net/wordpressing/index.php/exclusive-interview-02/|title=Exclusive interview 2|publisher=MichelleMcCool.net|access-date=September 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090813211056/http://michellemccool.net/wordpressing/index.php/exclusive-interview-02/|archive-date=August 13, 2009|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://michellemccool.net/wordpressing/index.php/exclusive-interview-01/|title=Exclusive Interview 1|publisher=MichelleMcCool.net|access-date=September 27, 2009|year=2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410082626/http://michellemccool.net/wordpressing/index.php/michelle-mccool/website-interviews/exclusive-interview-01/|archive-date=April 10, 2012|url-status=dead}} The couple divorced in 2006. She married fellow wrestler Mark Calaway, known professionally as The Undertaker, on June 26, 2010, in Houston, Texas.{{cite web|url=http://www.fanhouse.com/2010/06/29/wwes-undertaker-marries-womens-champion/?synd=1|last=Stroud|first=Brandon|title=WWE's Undertaker Marries Women's Champion Michelle McCool|publisher=FanHouse|date=June 29, 2010|access-date=June 30, 2010|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803212634/http://www.fanhouse.com/2010/06/29/wwes-undertaker-marries-womens-champion/?synd=1|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1277853725|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Report: WWE stars wed this past week|publisher=WrestleView|date=June 29, 2010|access-date=July 5, 2010|archive-date=September 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928193249/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1277853725|url-status=live}} Their first child together, their daughter Kaia, was born in August 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/undertakers-wife-michelle-mccool-reveals-first-ever-photo-their-daughter-722349|title=Undertaker's wife Michelle McCool reveals first-ever photo of their daughter|date=April 7, 2017|last=Maitra|first=Sayantan|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=International Business Times|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803222311/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/undertakers-wife-michelle-mccool-reveals-first-ever-photo-their-daughter-722349|url-status=live}} They have a younger adopted son named Kolt.{{Cite web|date=August 8, 2022|title=The Undertaker's 3-Year-Old Son Says His First Cuss Word and It's All Thanks to Millionaire NFL Legend|url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-pat-mcafee-the-undertakers-3-year-old-son-says-his-first-cuss-word-and-its-all-thanks-to-millionaire-nfl-legend/|access-date=|website=EssentiallySports|archive-date=January 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130160311/https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-pat-mcafee-the-undertakers-3-year-old-son-says-his-first-cuss-word-and-its-all-thanks-to-millionaire-nfl-legend/|url-status=live}}
McCool is a devout Christian,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/100807|title=Lovin' Life, No. 2|last=McCool|first=Michelle|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 2, 2008|date=October 8, 2007|archive-date=July 9, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709092554/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/100807|url-status=live}} and she incorporated Christian crosses on her wrestling attire.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/013008|title=Lovin' Life, No. 8|last=McCool|first=Michelle|access-date=September 2, 2008|date=January 30, 2008|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=July 9, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709093243/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/013008|url-status=live}}
She has had several wrestling-related injuries; in November 2007, she fractured her nose during an overseas WWE tour after Victoria's clothesline hit her in the face.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/121407|title=Lovin' Life, No. 5|last=McCool|first=Michelle|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 2, 2009|date=December 14, 2007|archive-date=June 2, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602134013/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/121407|url-status=live}} She has been hospitalized twice, had two broken ribs, a broken sternum, and a broken xiphoid process.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/022008|title=Lovin' Life, No. 10|last=McCool|first=Michelle|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=September 2, 2008|date=February 20, 2008|archive-date=December 3, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081203222741/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/michellemccool/lovinlife/022008|url-status=live}} When she eventually decided to retire from active wrestling competition and thus left the WWE and ended her active career, she mentioned that her foot had been injured for two months prior with a broken toe, torn joint capsules and a torn MCL.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/michelle-mccool-leaves-wwe|title=McCool says goodbye|first=Katie|last=Raymond-Santo|work=WWE|date=May 2, 2011|access-date=August 7, 2011|archive-date=August 3, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110803233242/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/michelle-mccool-leaves-wwe|url-status=live}} In 2016 she was diagnosed with skin cancer, and underwent successful treatment.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/former-wwe-star-michelle-mccool-undergoes-treatment-for-skin-cancer-082516|title=Former WWE star Michelle McCool undergoes treatment for skin cancer|date=August 25, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2018|work=Fox Sports|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501094348/https://www.foxsports.com/wwe/story/former-wwe-star-michelle-mccool-undergoes-treatment-for-skin-cancer-082516|url-status=live}} In April 2019 she publicly disclosed she had struggled with infertility, and had suffered several miscarriages.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwpy_qoBmhn/?hl=en|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bwpy_qoBmhn|archive-date=December 26, 2021|url-access=registration|title=Michelle McCool Calaway on Instagram|date=April 24, 2019|last=McCool-Calaway|first=Michelle|access-date=September 13, 2019|website=Instagram|quote=millions of women, including myself, who struggle with infertility. [...] 13 rounds of IVF [...] & 3 miscarriages later}}{{cbignore}}
Championships and accomplishments
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- Live Audio Wrestling End of Year Awards
- Feud of the Year (2009) - with Maryse for the WWE Divas Championship{{cite web|url=https://fightnetwork.com/law/japanese-audio-wrestling-year-end-awards/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180908112818/https://fightnetwork.com/law/japanese-audio-wrestling-year-end-awards/|title=Japanese Audio Wrestling – Year End Awards|date=December 12, 2015|archive-date=September 8, 2018|work=The LAW|publisher=Fight Network|access-date=September 8, 2018|url-status=live}}
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Woman of the Year (2010){{cite web|url=http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2011/01/achievement-awards-woman.html|title=Achievement Awards: Woman|date=January 7, 2011|access-date=January 8, 2011|work=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023523/http://prowrestlingillustrated.blogspot.com/2011/01/achievement-awards-woman.html|url-status=live}}
- Ranked No. 1 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17596/|title=PWI's Dan Murphy on why Styles & McCool were rated no. 1|date=September 18, 2010|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=September 18, 2010|archive-date=September 20, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100920230411/http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17596|url-status=live}}
- The Baltimore Sun
- Diva of the Year (2008){{cite web|last=Eck|first=Kevin|title=2008 Awards|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-01-2008_awards_1-story.html|work=The Baltimore Sun|date=January 2, 2009|access-date=September 25, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204084430/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-01-2008_awards_1-story.html|url-status=live}}
- World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
- WWE Women's Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/wwe-womens-championship|title=WWE Women's Championship|work=WWE|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=March 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309162243/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/wwe-womens-championship|url-status=live}}
- WWE Divas Championship (2 times, inaugural){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/divas-championship|title=WWE Divas championship|work=WWE|access-date=May 16, 2019|archive-date=May 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514043003/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/divas-championship|url-status=live}}
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2025)
- Slammy Award (2 times)
- Diva of the Year (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/16558124/|access-date=December 13, 2010|title=RAW Results December 13, 2010|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217031548/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/16558124/|url-status=live}}
- Knucklehead Moment of the Year (2010) {{small|Losing to Mae Young at Old School Raw}} – with Layla
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