The whole thing about Beth Phoenix was that, there was definitely SOMEONE from the female developmental talent group being released that day, but no one was sure who exactly that was. After Angel was confirmed, people came to the conclusion that since Beth was never brought back to the main program, they assume that she was released too, but this was never well-covered at all until Beth brought it up on her blog.   

 I disagree with the 'not pretty enough' bit. Most of the current batch of WWE Divas arent even near the league of perfect 10's with their looks. In my opinion she is still arguably prettier then her DSW peers: Nattie, Shantelle, even Krissy. If they can make plain-looking women like Sharmell, Candice (her looks is so overrated), Jillian and maybe Trinity look good, they can do it with anyone. Hell Beth has a pretty face, but a really buff physique and they still signed her. I think its more to do with the fact that she was stuck in developmental hell for way too long, and the fact that her Diva-ed up blonde image hurt her cos they have so many blondes on the roster now. They couldnt come up with anything for her as usual.  

 Its sad to see gems like her and Shelly being let go while expendable generic women are still employed and focused on. They have so much to offer.