“There was a match in Alaska that I had with Beth Phoenix at a house show where we had a standing ovation from Ric Flair, Triple H, John Cena, and Arn Anderson. I got to work with her so much that we knew each other's body language. Got a standing ovation from the entire locker room. It was amazing.”

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.