Layla Counts Down Top 5 Moments of Her WWE Career

In her FIRST interview since her WWE retirement in 2015, Layla counts down fan-voted Top 5 moments of her career. From winning the Diva Search to becoming the last classic WWE Women's Champion, Layla is one of the most beloved Divas that disappeared from the public eyes.
Huge thanks to Layla for giving us the first interview in years. And thanks to The Wrestling Guy Store in LA for hosting this unforgettable meet and greet. What is your favorite moments of Layla? Let us know in the comment section below.
Unfortunately, portions of this interview had audio issues, so DS cut those parts and moved them to the end with captions. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. It’s okay, he knows he f**ked up.
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CHAPTER TIME
0:00 Intro
0:57 WWE Diva Search 2006
2:36 Finishers
3:25 Layla vs Kaitlyn vs Eve Torres
4:19 That Battle Royal Win
6:17 AJ Lee and Kaitlyn
7:26 Retirement
8:18 WWE Return
9:18 The IIconics
9:57 Message to Fans
10:31 Extreme Exposé
11:41 Kelly Kelly
13:59 WWE Women's Championship
15:23 LayCool
15:56 Title Unification
16:33 LayCool Splits
18:10 Injury
18:40 Theme Songs
19:22 WWE Divas Championship
20:28 Kharma
20:57 Beth Phoenix
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[@RingTheBelle]

Portions of this interview had audio issues, so DS cut those parts and moved them to the end with captions. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. It’s okay, he knows he f**ked up. Thankfully, Layla agreed to be back on Ring the Belle for the part 2 of the interview in coming months so get ready for that!

[@nateclipps]

Yaaaay it’s fine!!!! Love the interview!! 💕 I’m excited for the next one!!… also when is the joy geivanna interview coming? Hm?

[@RomaroBrandon]

When is Women's Wrestling Anthology part 2 going to be out?

[@karljoseffe7204]

Part 2 👀, thank you for featuring me 🙈 😅

[@brigarcia6232]

I love the editing the quick clips the music everything it makes me laugh the comedic timing is chefs kiss 😘👌

[@johnpaulrico2981]

Where is your Interview With Joy Giovanni

[@maqclark]

She seems like she's at peace with her career and not itching to be back in the limelight. Good on her.

[@donzelwilson2708]

Layla is so fine I didn't know she had British accent I know she's from Europe but still I didn't know she had an accent

[@Cw311z]

@@donzelwilson2708 she's mixed with both British & Moroccan roots. So yes she's always had an accent.

[@usmzn]

I’ve always felt like she was owed a retirement match. I wish they done Layla Vs Nikki Bella at a PPV in 2015, in a career Vs title match. Layla deserved to go out right.

[@ililili6350]

She probably has the most complete career of any women's wrestler besides Eve. No surprise she and Eve aren't rushing to go back.

[@jamesjoseph3881]

@@Cw311zshe’s Arab. She’s not white

[@devwashere2880]

The audio wasn’t even that bad. Totally worth getting to hear how sweet and humble Layla is.

[@user-gh6zh6dx7m]

True! and yes! Layla is so humble, she's such a sweetheart

[@thickochet1988]

Right? It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, lol

[@Shane-Flanagan]

Definitely sweet and humble and a little nervous too

[@lenziki4344]

Layla is flawless. In or out of character

[@supremacyattitudefiller9895]

Layla is so underrated I want WWE to bring her back for events.

[@Duckypie06]

She’s not underrated i guess coz she said it she accomplished everything, the women’s championship, divas championship, top heel tag team

[@getchaxxx6762]

She really is underrated she never get mention by WWE.

[@sandraandrews9907]

@@Duckypie06 Reunite LayCool!!

[@victoriabitong760]

She doesnt wany to

[@bormiten]

Even just as a color commentator! Her charisma is off the charts

[@legitboss4047]

It's a shame to see how underrated Layla is in wwe. She is an Icon in women's wrestling yet she isn't even mentioned by wwe. She isn't the only one Victoria, Aj Lee , Jazz and many others are completely forgotten.

[@thegoldenadonis7552]

It’s crazy to see how all of those you mentioned are really great and aren’t mentioned. Put on some of the most memorable matches and segments. Even someone like Eve Torres kinda falls into that category especially later on right before she left

[@leojones22]

Dude. youre old.

[@toxic.31]

yeah you right i love Victoria and aj ❤🇵🇰🙂

[@RJPManaloART]

I think it's because Jazz is in AEW, AJ Lee spoke against Steph and us kinda in a sour relationship with WWE, Then Victoria... Idk her leaks?

[@yourblueboy]

She wasn't underrated she had her Laycool storyline that ended after 2 years

[@MainEventGames]

She doesn't age!

[@RossWyatt]

Looks better now even! Can't believe this is recent!!!

[@OmarThePuppy]

Black don’t crack (she mixed with black)

[@tiffanycotter9675]

@@OmarThePuppy she’s Cody Rhodes’ ex before Brandi.

[@hazeeqrazak]

@@OmarThePuppy she British morrocan.

[@FantasyNero]

@@RossWyatt I don't think she look better now, she look older now, she aged now

[@mr.champagne6208]

Layla and Summer Rae fighting over Fandango is a underrated storyline.

[@animal1nstinct394]

agreed and I liked them as a tag team

[@hayme_flowr]

That cat litter thing has to be asked to Layla too.

[@BetterWithBob]

They had such good tag team chemistry as the Slayers

[@Yata544]

True Though they don't really use them whether for storyline or matches

[@youngrichskinnyladymaxxine294]

hated it

[@user-gh6zh6dx7m]

Layla is so soft-spoken, it's very refreshing to see because she always feisty in promos, I think she's a sweetheart to all girlies backstage ♥️♥️♥️

[@jeffreycervantes28]

I love how us army’s are everywhere, good to know we love women’s wrestling too

[@WweFan93x]

Its nice that she’s content with her career and Doesn’t feel the need to return as lot of people are like that but also it would be nice to see her return in the women’s royal rumble.

[@clovesevina9763]

Hell it would just be nice to see her appear for a legends night backstage

[@trejuanjennette551]

I agree

[@Shane-Flanagan]

Sad that it is a firm no to a return even for a short Royal Rumble spot. She is deservedly part of WWE Women's history.

[@SnowWhiteTheU2]

The women in general all seem much more at peace with their retirements. The way she worded it in particular was very refreshing

[@RaShe105]

"That door is closed and I am okay with that." Is such a beautiful sentence.

[@wrestlingjunkie9507]

I hope if Layla returns she returns with her Nasty Girl theme.

[@syria0110]

I remember hearing it on an old American Idol audition and thought "Layla!"

[@toxic.31]

yeah i love this song ❤🇵🇰🙂

[@king_tutt7063]

I never heard it. All I know is that the lay cool song is forever stuck in my head

[@niloorenji499]

@@syria0110 omg same

[@usera1113]

Royal Rumble next Sunday 🤞

[@omanjicx1]

Wow! What a difference her character Layla is vs Layla IRL. She’s so tough, charismatic, loud as a character. But IRL so humbled, soft spoken, appreciative. Love it! Great job DS :)

[@CinefreekProductions]

Wow. I wasn't expecting her to be so chill and humble. She always came across on TV as someone loud and full of energy.

[@thedajirreyonlife5503]

I met her 5 times over the past 14 years and talk about a true sweetheart & lovable .. really really really a fun-loving woman dude ❤

[@user-gh6zh6dx7m]

I just want to see Michelle and Layla talking about their career and reminiscing while being interviewed by the IIconics ♥️

[@ToonLInk221]

This interview was flawless, Layla is so beautiful still.

[@lamq05]

ALSO I love that she mentions she didn’t get a pop when the won the Women’s Title but did you hear that pop when she won the Divas title!!! I bet she was so happy 🥲

[@BetterWithBob]

Yep. A lot of people got hung up on the crowd chanting "we want Kharma" in the match, but there were also plenty of fans chanting "welcome back" and "lets go Layla!"

[@wincute100]

Her british accent is sound more deep. God I missed her so much

[@aerialhorizonrc7827]

WWE probably ask her to mask her British accent to sound more like an American.

[@wincute100]

@@aerialhorizonrc7827 yeah I guess. It's a common thing in a broadcast world.

[@billiehewlett5990]

I never knew she was British

[@snakeeyes2551]

@@billiehewlett5990 That's how well she was at hiding her accent

[@theemare7440]

@@billiehewlett5990 They always said it lol, it wasn’t a secret.

[@aidilhafiz1299]

I missed her so much. She was so humble and soft spoken. Her british accent was so clear now than before. I hope one day she will return. I missed her so so so much 😭

[@sarrabanks9586]

Kn.. suke sgt team LAYCOOL.. flawlesssss

[@sholabolaji2975]

I’ve just noticed that I’ve never get to clearly hear her accent on screen but now off screen wow it’s impressive

[@joelhassed3913]

Before she basically had no British accent but damn she's still gorgeous to this day and her personality is amazing

[@user-gh6zh6dx7m]

I love you DS, let's appreciate him, 😔 He's doing the best that he can for us Divas fan, we wouldn't even had a chance to ask these things to a retired Diva wrestlers but he's here doing God's work for us to know. We love you DS ♥️ and all the RTB Family ♥️

[@RingTheBelle]

😭 you’re getting me all emotional now

[@Duckypie06]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AllYellowJoshua]

AMEN 🙏

[@revolutiontoevolution3127]

@@RingTheBelle you deserve it! You are a gift who keeps on giving💞💞💞

[@nateclipps]

YASSS MOMMA WEVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE COME ON NOW!!

[@user-gh6zh6dx7m]

Oh man, I remember my grandmother being hospitalized the day Layla and Michelle had a match at Extreme Rules, I watched it the day after and I was so heartbroken 😭 Laycool changed my life and helped me cope those times

[@SnowWhiteTheU2]

Beautiful message. Sending love and light

[@saneranamha]

I used to try to copy her dance moves when she did the extreme expose 😂😂 Layla was breaking it tf down so easily while Kelly and Brooke were watching her for timing

[@BetterWithBob]

According to Kelly, they were only given a couple of hours to put routines together and never knew how long they'd have or what music they'd be using. So Layla was the only trained dancer and trying to put together a routine they could pick up quickly.

[@tomocallaghan7571]

Another great interview - I know you’re not proud of the audio, but it was really easy to hear, I didn’t need the subtitles either, you did a good job!

[@RingTheBelle]

Thank you 😭

[@naturebadness1556]

Layla is also a undefeated Women's Champion 🏆

[@mauriciorko77]

That was a flawless interview, thanks you DS ❤️. Also, I’d love to see an interview with Finlay someday, everyone is so grateful with him for everything he did for the women.

[@RingTheBelle]

I’d absolutely love that.

[@elrambo2201]

Layla looks so good! I'm glad she came out to finally do an interview, she's one of my favorites womens wrestlers of all time

[@AlexM2912]

Layla is still so damn gorgeous!

[@joelhassed3913]

She was always natural and amazing personality too. I don't know if many people know but she's actually British. Nobody ever would've known from her time in WWE tho

[@AllYellowJoshua]

DS you're a genius!!! We finally got to hear Layla's side after hearing both Kaitlyn and Eve's side and that smile from Layla like she knew this was coming hahaha 4:21

[@devwashere2880]

Finalllllyyyy! Layla was my favorite Diva Search winner!

[@miickeyzreal]

OMG we finally got Layla and it was worth it! DS the audio was just fine! Thank you for this interview with the never aging, always flawless, goddess Layla. 😍

[@jonathancoleman3444]

Take your eyes off my wife 😂

[@dio7730]

Her voice is so gorgeous!!! I always felt so annoyed by her voice when she was on Laycool 😂 Layla is one of those wrestlers that was never appreciated to the extent she deserved to, and yet still managed to win BOTH titles! Such an icon and it would be such a joy to see her on our screens again!

[@hans9453]

Michelle Mccool or Alicia fox should be the next guest.

[@xo6815]

And maryse or jilian hall

[@aaronbeans33]

Or even Jaqueline, Ivory, Nidia, Cherry, Vickie Guerrero there is still many other women he can interview.

[@ksay6950]

@@aaronbeans33 I'm waiting for an Ivory interview - love her!

[@aaronbeans33]

@@ksay6950 yeah I'm waiting for an Ivory interview as well 😁

[@sudokujohn]

Great to hear from Layla after all those years. I love Layla's humility and self awareness that Michelle was the better worker and she finally cleared up that Michelle did not injure her on that match as Michelle had been getting unfair accusations that she injured Layla.

[@JOHNCENATWILIGHT11]

Layla is a damn Queen... future hall of famer

[@andrew.2304]

She has such a sweet heart ❤️ I’m just glad she was in the Wwe I wanna time travel now 😭

[@floweryhermit6492]

She's stunning! And her voice is amazing!!!

[@rachellegolding9435]

Omg Omg, I have been waiting for this one. I am a big fan of Layla. She still looks the same, so beautiful. ❤😍

[@Champcharmer]

Layle was by far the most sincere person ds has interviewed 😍😍😍😭

[@amieljose2510]

Her and Victoria

[@SPIZCRAZZZY]

I adore Layla. She's my hero! Thank you DS!

[@lamq05]

I had a smile on my face this whole video!!! She is so wholesome and lovely!! I wish her the best 🥺😃

[@drecherick5861]

Loved this interview & of course Layla. Thanks to both of you & whoever else that helped make this happen.

[@zttlhsz]

I was waiting for this interview, thank you DS and Layla! She will always be my favourite female wrestler! So much talent and charisma!

[@solidsnakemgs2180]

There’s something about Layla. She naturally was lovable

[@michaelharris7820]

And insatiable

[@solidsnakemgs2180]

@@michaelharris7820 shuddup

[@michaelharris7820]

@@solidsnakemgs2180 Don't get mad at me, that was her theme song!

[@michaelharris7820]

@@solidsnakemgs2180 You search for it and see for yourself if it makes whine and cry so much

[@solidsnakemgs2180]

@@michaelharris7820 why would I search it if it clearly offends my senses???

[@jameswallwork2493]

I definitely feel Layla is underated. Always loved her and especially with Michelle 💗. Wishing You all the best lovely lady.

[@Digoldi369]

Yass finally the flawless interview, however this interview's got me so emotional too seeing Lay again after while. Thank u so much DS for giving us this and the effort of that editing. I miss Laycool era so so much. Forever Flawless!!

[@tonyfilangeri]

I ADORE Layla. She is so humble and she will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@FutureStarHG]

This was a great interview Layla was my favorite diva back in the day.

[@bandygreen2456]

I’ve been waiting for this !!!! My queen, I got to see her the most out of all my favorite divas!! I was there for her Divas Championship win!! ❤️

[@armanh5977]

I’ve been waiting for this one 😍

[@TheRayThai]

In regards to her time in the WWE, she truly had a great evolution and really developed herself sooooo well!

[@jerrenalerta476]

Yay!! It's finally out! Thanks for the effort D.S.!💖💖

[@theboytube]

Yes the long awaited layla interview 😍

[@DantesflameX]

I literally can’t believe I’m watching this right now! Thank you DS. You know I’m still holding out for Alicia Fox 😭 remember a hour long 🥺

[@garengy]

FINALLLLYYY! Tq so much for the interview. Somewhere somehow i felt layla and peyton look alike. . We love u layla! FLAWLESSSSS

[@Ndulwa_]

Yayy finally! Thank you so much for this DS❤️

[@ceejayjones2567]

I'm so glad that you finally got an interview with Layla. She's one of my favorite women in that company. I'm happy that she's happy with her career and hope that she's doing great in life.

[@EX1515]

Thank you DS! And Ring the Belle for this interview! Oh Layla! Its been too long! Glad to hear from her! ❤️❤️❤️

[@trejuanjennette551]

Great Interview DS!! Love Layla to pieces..Laycool is a piece of my childhood.

[@vgamissos5983]

amazing interview !!! definitely was worth the wait 😍😍😍

[@aceramilo3896]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!

[@xalexb08]

THANK YOU! BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@leonilninoayala3236]

Omg thank you soooo much DS for the time and video ❤❤ Layla is truly flawless

[@erloniilabadan7576]

Just wanted to take a moment to praise DS being the best interviewer for the DIVAS. I remembered back then in 2014 missing the old wrestlers and wished that someone could at least do an interview with them or a commentary about them and here he is💓 사랑해요 DS 💓 KEEP DOING IT. I Love It 💓💓💓

[@anthonyfontana2527]

Always a great interview DS! So happy you finally released this a great job with the captions as well!

[@hunty4199]

Been meaning to sit down and watch this and am not disappointed! She is one of my all time favorites and will always have a soft spot for her. Plus she's my birthday twin lmao

[@destinyseeker9477]

The 5th and last woman to hold both the Women's Championship and the Divas Championship.

[@corey62474]

1. Michelle Mccool 2. Mickie James 3. Melina 4. Beth Phoenix 5. Layla

[@jadebeasley3221]

No Charlotte holded.the divas champion last

[@WhatsTrendingWithTrenton]

@@jadebeasley3221 the classic WWE Women's Championship

[@auli1602]

@@corey62474 michelle maryse mickie jillian melina

[@TheTrixster690]

Officially she was, but in reality the final Women's Champion was Trish Stratus. Also Torrie Wilson would've been the 1st Woman to win both the Women's and Divas Championship if she became the 1st Divas Champion like WWE wanted her to.

[@cassiopeialuna1515]

I don't remember her accent being this thick but I love it and her 😍

[@joelhassed3913]

She never used her natural British accent in WWE that might be why

[@drnkendramaqueen]

Really lovely to see Layla again. She looked so nervous though, poor thing.

[@talemsani]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@Conorcruiz]

Fit Finlay has been mentioned by every single person.... what a legend....

[@lenhoukamau1097]

Yay finally!! Such a good interview

[@Watersignscorpio]

Great interview D. She was my diva search pick & FAV 4 a long time.

[@brandongordon2392]

She was one of those wrestlers in WWE who came through a nontraditional path and yet, she wanted to improve and she was literally one of my favorites during the time.

[@jakehall6418]

This was so worth the wait! Great editing, thanks so much for sharing this despite the super minor audio issues - still thoroughly enjoyed :)

[@shawnthorington7723]

She looks fantastic, miss seeing her.

[@mahmoodalhinai7522]

Finally this interview is out 😍😍

[@pipocus]

Thank you so much for managing to sort out the audio! Mustve been difficult work. Thank you

[@lexy9544]

Omggg yay finally LAYLA I BEEN WAITING FOR THISSS

[@MelanieClyde]

Thank you so much! 💞💞💞💞💞

[@choerrysmaid6299]

she knows the iiconics broke up lmaoo

[@1011tamia]

The interview is old

[@Shane-Flanagan]

It was a cop out answer instead of flat out refusing to return as Laycool for something like Evolution

[@aegispice]

WINTER AND YOUR USERNAME 🥺

[@Shane-Flanagan]

@@aegispice Meaning?

[@cjhopkins3430]

Hey DS - just wanted to say a huge thanks for this and your patience as some people have been quite forceful in their requests and u work your butt off to bring us content that the wrestlers approve of. Ur a star. ⭐️

[@lmw9610]

Thank you so much DS for this interview and going to long lengths to piece this together for us! Thank you king! I love Layla so freaking much, she was one of my childhood fav's for sure. I used to always play as her in the video games and always followed her closely. I hope Layla is alright and happy now in her life, maybe it's just me but she seemed a little anxious during the interview? maybe it's to be expected after such a long time away from the spotlight? Idk but DS did a great job talking to her and and making her feel comfortable, he is forever a true professional. After actually seeing her talk about it all, I definitely don't see her returning again, she seems very set in staying away and closing that chapter in her life which I support as-long as she is happy! she gave us all sooo much. We love you Lay

[@RingTheBelle]

Aww thank you so much! I'm so grateful to Layla for opening up so much to me.

[@lmw9610]

@@RingTheBelle You are very good at what you do, you are an awesome interviewer and a talented content maker! There is a reason all these girls have been willing to come on the show and talk with you, and that’s because you are brilliant at what you do! thanks so much again for all the content, specially during this turbulent time! Sending love and appreciate hugs all the way from the UK ❤️

[@mdogg1819]

What a danged treat Layla is! This is awesome, DS! Don't even apologize

[@RyseMaxwell]

You did great preparing this, DS. 😊

[@melissaguerra1518]

Amazing interview guys! Glad to see her back in the spotlight! She is truly missed. We definitely need to get her thoughts on the current state of the Women's Divison, all the milestones, progress they've made, dream matches for her and please please tell her she looks like Kylie Minogue!

[@whiteboylovur]

yas!! i have been waiting for this interview since october! i went to the meet and greet and got to met you both and it was the day that made me realize that i was going to one day be a wwe superstar and hopefully be able to be interviewed by ds!

[@taiwerawut6670]

I really miss her so much

[@jessieeleena1173]

Laylaaaa my favvvvv waiting for this for so longgggg

[@peach-ls5uk]

omg yall finally dropped it!!!

[@wmn1918]

I loved this so much 🥺

[@kieranrudling6477]

Flawless interview

[@jordonhanlan]

Yasss I've been waiting for this!

[@AllYellowJoshua]

Okay 😄💛 can we honestly appreciate the huge FLAWLESS fact that DS truly got to have Layla do her VERY first interview since 2015?!? DS IS A LEGEND ! 💛☀️⭐️

[@Anthony-zg7oo]

Thank you for this interview. Layla is the only wrestler I’ve ever met when WWE did their UK tour in 2010 and she was so sweet and kind. Loved her then and love her now! Great to hear her British accent more clearly and she seems at peace which is great. Good job DS and everyone at RTB. Don’t usually comment on videos but HAD to for this one - love this channel and love Layla! Keep up the amazing content! 🔔

[@luisserrano5690]

I miss Layla. She is definitely one of my top 5 favorite women wrestlers. An absolute beauty and strong fighter.

[@iwantmuscles69]

It’s about time we got this interview. Haha just kidding. I really liked this interview, Layla seems very humble and sweet and really gives credit to Michelle and Beth. So I appreciate that

[@ujustgottaignite]

Woah I never knew how reserved and humble Layla is. She's so sweet! I can tell she was a bit nervous since it is her first interview after so many years. But I'm really glad she's doing alright!

[@vanshsharma1633]

Amazing... I loved this💓💝

[@lexy9544]

Shes so precious, i love her soooo much

[@AB-el3tt]

I forgot this interview and how much I wanted to see it 🙂💔