Mickie James Open To Wrestling Return After TNA Appearance – Mickie James says she is unsure about her in-ring future but has not ruled out competing again if the right situation presents itself. The TNA Hall of Famer returned for a surprise appearance at No Surrender last week, where she confronted The Elegance Brand and stood alongside Indi Hartwell and Xia Brookside, potentially setting the stage for a future match.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, James reflected on her appearance and addressed her next steps in wrestling. She said the business remains a major part of her life, even as she evaluates what comes next.
“You know, I’ve been doing a lot. I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching too, everything from doing the [WWE] LFG and being kind of that mentor space,” James said. “Wrestling is one of those things, like, it’s in your blood. And I’m so competitive, and you just constantly go like, ‘What if? What if?’
“I think that for me, whatever opportunity that feels right and feels good in the space, I would probably be — I mean, I will always be involved in wrestling in some capacity, because I just love it with my whole heart. I’ve dedicated over half my life to it at this point. I’m very, very passionate about it.”
James added that she is still figuring out her direction and is open to opportunities that feel natural.
“And so, I don’t really know. And I think that’s kind of a weird place for me, and a scary place for me, but it’s also helped me sit back and kind of be open to anything that feels good and feels right. And if it doesn’t feel good and feels right, that’s okay too, you know?”
The event took place in Nashville, close to where James lives, and she described the backstage atmosphere as welcoming.
“It was cool to be back in the locker room,” James said. “And I was, you know, not worried, but you always wonder, like, ‘Oh, how are people going to feel, even behind the scenes and that stuff?’ And the locker room was awesome. The girls there were awesome. They were so great.
“And, yeah, it was just good to be back in the mix for a second. Honestly, it was nice to just knock some dust off the old high heels, you know? The high-heel working boots.”
James also expressed excitement about TNA’s move to AMC, noting the expanded reach and possible crossover opportunities for the roster. While her next match is not confirmed, she made it clear that wrestling will remain part of her life in some form.
Mickie James Open To Wrestling Return After TNA Appearance