Mickie James recently spoke with the WWE website to promote her NXT TakeOver: Toronto match against Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship. Mickie was asked if she’s nervous about facing Asuka because of what she’s capable of in the ring. Mickie replied:
“Absolutely not! I’m a little crazy as it is, but I’ve been in the ring with some of the greatest Women’s Champions of all time — Trish Stratus, Lita, Beth Phoenix — they were amazing. I know that she hits hard, kicks hard and has killer submissions moves, but I can hit and kick hard and know some submissions. I haven’t been in this business for 17 years and not learned a thing or two.”
Mickie hasn’t worked for TNA or WWE in a few years now and recently gave birth to her first child with Magnus but she’s focused on training for the Asuka match. She commented on how she’s getting ready for the match:
“I’ve been training differently than I ever have before. I’ve been doing a lot of high endurance workouts, to get my wind and strength up, to get that immediate, quick and intense movement going. I feel like I need to be fast on my feet because she’s pretty quick. I’ve also been sharpening my mat skills and submissions, so I can have a few different ways to get out of her holds. I know she has that mental game going on. That doesn’t scare me — I’m the queen of mental games.”
Mickie also discussed the current women’s division and more in the full interview. Check it out by clicking here.
