“To be a true star, you need to find that balance in between shining the light on the professional wrestling aspect, of being the absolute best in the ring, but also being the best character and finding that balance in between them.”

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.