It has been 19 years since former Divas Search Winner (and eventual Divas and WWE Women’s Champion) Layla made her SmackDown singles debut. The match was against Kristal Marshall in a losing effort. This time in wrestling history was posted by the USA Network social media account. Layla responded as she reminisced about her memory.
I still remember this like it was yesterday — the fear, the shock, the adrenaline.
I was so inexperienced, but I learned in real time with the fans who voted for me and gave me this opportunity.
And Kristal was incredible that night… supportive, kind, and patient with me.
One day I’ll share everything that really happened during my first-ever match on TV. 💋
Layla was with WWE from 2006 to 2015.