“Most people know that Lita has been, as far as my wrestling career is concerned, a big influence even before I came to the WWE. We met when I was working the independent scene in North Carolina. She's always been so kind to me and helped me out a lot.”

American professional wrestler and country singer

Mickie Laree James is an American professional wrestler and country singer. She has been associated with WWE, where she serves as an ambassador, and she has also worked in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and the National Wrestling Alliance. She is known for her career in professional wrestling across major promotions, as well as for her work in country music. Her name is closely tied to her long presence in wrestling, including her induction into the TNA Hall of Fame in 2025.