It appears as though Mickie James may be moving into a couple of new roles within WWE. The former WWE Women’s Champion joined both Vic Joseph and Lio Maddin in providing commentary for this week’s episode of WWE Main Event in San Francisco. At the time of writing it is not known whether this is a permanent new role for James.
It is alleged that there has also been a discussion with James segueing away from in-ring competition into a backstage WWE Producer role, according to PWInsider.
Mickie James is still listed as a member of the SmackDown Live roster. She underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in mid-July and was said to be out for approximately 7-9 months. James suffered the unfortunate knee injury back in June. This was the first major surgery the Superstar has required.
James returned to WWE in 2016, initially feuding with Asuka for the NXT Women’s Championship. She would soon return to the main roster on SmackDown Live, aligning with Alexa Bliss and helping Bliss to retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
This week’s WWE Main Event had the following matches:
Cesaro vs Zack Ryder
Eric Young and Mojo Rawley vs Titus O’Neil and Heath Slater
Former WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James continues to speak out on the recent injury that has put her on the sidelines.
James underwent surgery for a torn ACL on Tuesday at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama with the expected return timeline to be 7 to 9 months, which gives the timetable of before for WrestleMania 36 next year.
“From the very moment of impact, I knew something was wrong. I hoped against all odds that it wasn’t a serious injury, but it was that bad. I don’t fault Carmella. She has always been a professional. I’ve been very lucky to avoid major injuries in the past; but eventually, everyone’s luck runs out in the ring. After 20 years, I guess mine did.”
Back in June, James lost to Carmella in a singles match in Waco, TX at the Extraco Events Center. While away from in-ring action, James plans to continue her country music career as well as interact with fans.
“You’re going to see me doing things I haven’t been able to do in ages. We’re talking fan expos and conventions, more music performances and, of course, appearances with WWE.”
Mickie James underwent successful knee surgery on Tuesday.
The 5-time WWE Women’s Champion thanked everyone for their support during this career setback. She wrote on Twitter, “Thank you all for your love, prayers, and well wishes. I am grateful! I’ll be just fine… if I come back… I’m coming back bionic!”
Several of her past and present co-workers wished her well ahead of the procedure, including Sasha Banks, Dixie Carter and Jeremy Borash.
James’ husband, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis, let everyone know the surgery was a “complete success.” We should get a further update from Mickie James herself later this week. No word yet on how long she’ll be out of action.
UPDATE: Surgery was a complete success. I'm sure when she's feeling up to it she'll share more. Thank you all! 🙌 https://t.co/RxCHyko2UQ
It is believed Mickie James’ injury took place in a match against Carmela at a WWE live event from Waco, TX at the Extraco Events Center. Fans in attendance noted on social media that it appeared her knee was bothering her.
A later report by F4WOnline confirmed that James was listed on WWE’s internal ‘injury report’ after the Waco, TX show. She has not wrestled since and later told fans she would be out of action for a while.
During her time away from the ring, Mickie James has been active with her country music career. Last week, she performed at the All-Star Country Music Jam in Richmond, Virginia.
WWE star Mickie James has been unfortunately dealing with an injury that will cause her to undergo the knife.
The future WWE Hall of Famer is slated to undergo knee surgery on Tuesday. Her husband, Nick Aldis, announced the news in order to rectify the issue that James has been dealing with in a recent post on his official Twitter account.
He wrote, “Please keep @MickieJames in your thoughts and prayers as she prepares for knee surgery tomorrow morning. She’s a warrior. She’ll be back.”
Back in June, James lost to Carmella in a singles match in Waco, TX at the Extraco Events Center where fans in attendance noted that James appeared to suffer a knee injury, which turned out to be true.
At the time, F4Wonline.com confirmed that James was injured during the match as the injury was listed in WWE’s newest internal injury report. James hasn’t worked a match since then. James later stated that she would be out for a while.
James has been a key veteran in the women’s division by helping the young stars progress. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Former 6-time Champion Mickie James recently spoke to ABC 8 News in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia. James talked about a variety of topics including what made a country girl like her who grew up showing and riding horses want to become a pro-wrestler. She also spoke about her journey to become a pro-wrestler.
Mickie James revealed that it was, in fact, the Attitude Era of WWE that made her want to join WWE. James stated that the Attitude Era completely blew her away, and she was fascinated by the characters, and the spectacle of it all. She felt as though she could get lost in it.
The WWE Superstar then reminisced about starting her training at the local Kyda Pro Wrestling School at the age of 19, before she joined OVW and prepared for becoming a part of the WWE roster. Since then, Mickie James has solidified her legacy in WWE as one of the only three women to have held the Women’s Championship more than 5 times in WWE.
Apart from this, the 39-year-old also spoke about her musical journey and how she felt performing alongside acts like Rascal Flatts and Big and Rich. She said that she is grateful to be performing in front of an audience that appreciates her music. Read the entire interview here.
WWE star Mickie James is unfortunately dealing with an injury.
WWE held a live event on Saturday night in Waco, TX at the Extraco Events Center. At this show, James lost to Carmella in a singles match. Fans in attendance noted that James appeared to suffer a knee injury. It turns out that’s the case.
F4Wonline.com now confirms that James was injured during the match. According to the article, James was checked on by a WWE trainer at ringside but did leave on her own with minor assistance. The injury was listed in WWE’s newest internal injury report.
Although she was injured on Saturday night, she was still listed backstage to wrestle at Sunday’s live event in College Station, TX. She was replaced by Zelina Vega to take on Carmella.
As of this writing, there’s no word yet on the severity but we hope to have an update on her status shortly.
WWE Waco, TX Results
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The IIconics retained over Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville, Asuka and Kairi Sane, in a Triple Threat.
Heavy Machinery vs. The B Team ended when WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth came to the ring with Carmella. Lars Sullivan hit the ring and cleared everyone out
Tommy Dreamer Teases Signing With Major Organization
It looks like ECW Original Tommy Dreamer has some big news coming soon. Dreamer took to Twitter recently and teased that he will be signing with a major organization next week. Here’s what Dreamer had to say:
Dreamer could be referring to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), who has been making a ton of signings ahead of its ‘Double Or Nothing’ pay-per-view (PPV) event in May from Las Vegas. AEW recently signed both Darby Allin and CIMA to exclusive deals. Perhaps Dreamer could soon become All Elite as well.
Mickie James Wants ‘Monday Night Milf’ Merch
Later on today, WWE will be holding its Superstar Shake-Up on Monday Night RAW. WWE star Mickie James has an interesting idea for merchandise should she remain on the red brand. James shared her idea for a “Monday Night Milf” t-shirt:
“So if I stay on @wwe Monday Night Raw… I mean.. can we get Monday Night Milf over or naw?! Maybe a t-shirt?! Definitely a koozie. Asking for a friend”
So if I stay on @wwe Monday Night Raw… I mean.. can we get Monday Night Milf over or naw?! Maybe a t-shirt?! Definitely a koozie. Asking for a friend ????? #MondayNightMilfpic.twitter.com/rADLIQqGwZ
James hasn’t been seen since teaming with Alicia Fox while pursuing the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. She was most recently seen at WrestleMania 36 while participating in the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal, which was eventually won by Carmella.
Mickie James says Becky Lynch might be “the Man” but she’s “the Woman”. James spoke to reporter Chris Van Vliet recently about her Twitter battle with Becky Lynch, being a women’s wrestling pioneer, and returning to WWE in 2016.
“I mean it’s cool, she’s the man,” Lynch said. “That’s cool. And I’m the woman. I said it there and I’ll say it again, women have always been the dominant sex. So if you want to do this whole ‘I’m the man’ thing which I think went out in 2010 if you want to bring that back, that’s cool. But I’m a woman, I’m a grown ass woman, you know what I mean? And I’m proud of it. I love Becky though, I do respect her. I think she’s fantastic, she is amazingly talented. I’m just better.”
James began her first run with WWE in 2005 and kickstarted a memorable feud with Trish Stratus which would culminate in a show-stealing WrestleMania 22 performance. She also spoke on what it was like wrestling against the likes of Stratus and Beth Phoenix.
“There was a difference between the girls who went out and did gravy bowl matches and granted we were all asked to do some of that stuff but I think even still, the matches that I would have with Beth Phoenix or Trish Stratus they were held at different standards,” James said. “I don’t think there was ever at any time when the boys in the locker room, at least when I went out there, would say this isn’t going to be a good match.”
James was also asked about the new promotion, AEW, and what it means for the industry.
“It’s good for the boys, it’s good for my friends who want somewhere else to work and that’s great. But aside from talk, I haven’t really seen anything yet.”
Mickie James got Becky Lynch’s attention on Twitter recently. James took to social media to criticize Lynch referring to herself as “the Man”.
Awe… this whole #TheMan thing is so cute in the age of #womensempowerment Boo. I’m for 1 am proud to be #TheWOMAN because after all we’ve always been the dominant sex! Or have you forgotten that @BeckyLynchWWE hanging out w/your new bestie lil’ Richard. See you at the rumble!😘 https://t.co/6hiIxorsyG
“Awe… this whole #TheMan thing is so cute in the age of #womensempowerment Boo. I’m for 1 am proud to be #TheWOMAN because after all we’ve always been the dominant sex! Or have you forgotten that @BeckyLynchWWE hanging out w/your new bestie lil’ Richard. See you at the rumble!”
Lynch responded by bringing up another time in James’ history when she was involved in headlines with a top-tier star in the company.
“Not the first time she’s come after the top star to further her career.”
Becky Lynch References Mickie James’ Past With John Cena
Mickie James opened up about her past with John Cena on an episode of Lillian Garcia’s podcast in 2017.
“We’re all adults, and you know obviously this business is what it is, and we’ve all had our share of relationships failed,” James said on Lillian Garcia’s podcast. “I think that being adults and being professionals… It’s such a tight-knit thing, that’s the reason why so many people in the industry fall in love in the first place, because you see each other every day, you hang out with each other, you don’t get a chance to… make any type of outside life.”
“We’re all grown adults and I would hope that, and I’m pretty sure that it’s going to be pretty awesome because I’m sure that I’m going to have to work with Nikki in the ring and I know that we could do some really amazing stuff.”
– Chelsea Green signing with WWE was confirmed on Thursday as the organization announced the latest batch of talent to join the Performance Center. Green’s NXT debut is imminent as she is scheduled to appear at two live events next week.
Green announced tonight on Instagram that she will appear at Thursday’s show in Cocoa, Florida and Friday’s show in Largo, Florida.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpIcBvIHzTV/
– Rusev and Lana will appear on a future episode of Drop the Mic on TBS, which pits celebrities against one another in a comic battle rap competition. Lana revealed the news today on her Instagram Story.
– Ahead of WWE Evolution, Alexa Bliss is Lilian Garcia’s next guest on Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia. Alexa is teaming with Mickie James at the all-women’s pay-per-view and she will discuss her match against Trish Stratus and Lita. The interview will be available starting Monday.
Alexa Bliss and Mickie James were in Los Angeles for the American Music Awards recently. The event was held at the Microsoft Theatre on October 9th, 2018.
“I don’t know how you feel about Team In-Your-Dreams owning the red carpet here in LA,” Mickie James said. “But somebody’s gotta do it.”
When the topic of Alexa and Mickie James teaming up to take on Lita and Trish Stratus.
“We’re on the red carpet right now and where are they?” Bliss asked. James and Bliss then each answered they were at home.
Mickie James and Alexa Bliss At the American Music Awards
It was originally announced that Bliss would be taking on Trish Stratus and Lita facing Mickie James. This surprised some as older fans may have been looking forward to a possible Mickie James vs Trish Stratus rematch from their classic WrestleMania 22 tilt. James referenced their Mania moment this week on Raw when she mentioned that both her and Trish know “Nothing good happens in Chicago.” WrestleMania 22 was held in Chicago’s Allstate Arena.
It was later reported that the tag match was always what WWE wanted to go with. They only announced the single’s matches as they couldn’t yet announce Nikki Bella vs Ronda Rousey as the main event.
WWE Women’s Division Superstar and veteran Mickie James recently spoke to The Hype Magazine. James gave some interesting comments on RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey and her WWE progression thus far.
The WWE legend stated that “I think she’s come a long way since she debuted on WrestleMania. It’s tough because you go from being in the ring with Kurt Angle, Triple H, and Stephanie [McMahon]. Stephanie has so much heat. Fans love her and hate her and want to love to hate her.” James clarified her comments further by claiming that “you’re in there with the best of the best and then go from that platform into the women’s division, which is a whole other animal of the family.”
Adapting To The Locker Room
James also discussed how Ronda has adapted to the road and locker room, stating that “In terms of the locker room and on the road together and us always working together to create these moments and matches. While trying to understand that cycle, but I think she’s working hard and she’s trying hard.” Mickie also felt that “it’s a different world for her and I think it’s a different dynamic in the sense of that we’re all competitive, clearly, but we’re also all a family and we all must work together. You are only as good as the person in there lets you be at the end of the day. Hopefully, they are professional enough to let you do that.”
Comparing MMA to Pro Wrestling
James also compared Ronda’s career in Mixed Martial Arts to Pro Wrestling, saying that “I think that’s probably the biggest difference for her, that and to understand that nobody is out to get her.” I think that she’s trying hard and I’m sure that it’s a different world for her to get adapted to and she’s recognizing that this is a whole different animal. I think she loves it here in the WWE.”
WWE Hall Of Famers Lita and Trish Stratus will return to the ring later this month (Sun. October 28th, 2018). The pair will be involved in the first-ever all-female pay-per-view (PPV) in WWE history. They will team up against the duo of Alexa Bliss and Mickie James.
Initially, Trish and Lita were scheduled to have their own singles matches on the card. Trish was to have a one-on-one match with Bliss, while Lita was booked for a singles match with James. However, as the storyline progressed on WWE TV, it was revealed on RAW this week that the match would instead be a Tag Team bout.
It looks like this could be just the first of many Tag Teams between Trish and Lita. PWInsider reports that WWE is planning to have the two stick around after Evolution. The plan would be to have them appear on “major shows” as a team moving forward.
It wasn’t specifically mentioned which shows WWE is hoping for, however, obvious candidates such as Survivor Series and WrestleMania come to mind. This is also very interesting considering the rumors surrounding possible Women’s Tag Team Titles coming to WWE.
What do you think about Trish and Lita sticking around WWE as a team?
Mickie James spoke with Landon Buford of The Hype Magazine to discuss various topics including her next big match.
WWE has already announced that James will take on WWE Hall of Famer Lita at the Evolution pay-per-view event that takes place on Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Long Island, New York at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
James brought up how Lita has been a big influence on her career even before she signed with the WWE as they met while she was working the independent scene in North Carolina. James talked about Lita helping her out and gave her advance about what to do and what not to do in the ring “Lita has so much knowledge she really paved the way both in the ring and how she’s made money. She was able to separate herself. Before Lita, women weren’t doing moonsaults, hurricanrana, and other highflying maneuvers. I think she really changed the game in the women’s division. I’m excited to work with her and to maybe give these young girls a little competition.”
Charlotte Flair’s Progression
The former WWE Women’s Champion also spoke about Flair where she noted that Flair is incredible especially being that this wasn’t her dream and that she was totally content with the life she was living at the time before her brother, Reid, passed away. James brought up how that was what pushed Flair to go full force and pursue a career in wrestling after his passing. “Obviously, Ric flair’s shoes are such big shoes to fill…. She recognizes that she’s going to be constantly compared to her father and she wants to be at least perceived somewhat on that same level. Obviously, she’s done well for herself thus far.”
WWE Hall of Famer Lita will return to the ring next month at WWE Evolution. WWE announced on Monday night that former WWE Women’s Champion Lita will take on Mickie James at the historic event. Like Trish Stratus, Lita was a surprise entrant in the Women’s Royal Rumble match back in January.
Lita vs. Mickie James is now the third match confirmed for Evolution. WWE has stated that every women’s championship will be defended at the show. As a result, we should soon learn who will be challenging for the RAW, SmackDown, NXT and NXT UK Women’s Championships.
WWE Evolution Card
As of this writing, two matches have been confirmed for WWE’s first-ever all-women’s pay-per-view:
Trish Stratus vs. Alexa Bliss
Lita vs. Mickie James
Mae Young Classic Finals
WWE previously stated that every women’s championship will be defended, so we should also get match announcements for the following titles:
RAW Women’s Championship (held by Ronda Rousey)
SmackDown Women’s Championship (held by Charlotte)
Raw Superstar Mickie James is hoping her husband, Nick Aldis, retains his championship tomorrow night at All In. Aldis is scheduled to defend his NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Cody inside Chicago’s Sears Center Arena.
The 9x champion (6x WWE and 3x TNA) posted the following to Instagram recently:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH7laql0nN/
Nick Aldis vs Cody – NWA World Heavyweight Championship
As of this writing, Nick Aldis’ NWA World Heavyweight Championship reign is at 265 days. Aldis has officially defended the title 22x during that period. The matches, however, have all occurred on other promotions’ programming.
This will change on October when the NWA will present their 70th Anniversary Show. The event will take place on October 21st in Nashville.
Notable opponents of Aldis’ during his reign include Tommy Dreamer, Flip Gordon, Colt Cabana, James Ellsworth, Crimson, Jocephus, and Matt Cross.
“It’s such an honor to be leading this historic brand into its next chapter,” NWA owner Billy Corgan said of the event. “The enduring legacy of the National Wrestling Alliance — the men who forged it and the champions who defended it — illuminate our path in 2018. This event celebrates our first full year shepherding this brand while honoring the everlasting milestones, legends and champions of the NWA.”
RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss noted on RAW this week that Mickie James is currently out of action due to injury. James’ most recent television match was a singles match against Natalya on the July 23rd episode of Monday Night RAW. She noted in a recent post on her official Twitter account that she will be back soon:
Thanks for all the love everyone. I’ll be back soon. I tell ya what @AlexaBliss_WWE I couldn’t have picked a better friend & ally myself than in @AliciaFoxy . You both looked and did so amazing last night! #FoxyLady ? ?????? https://t.co/juBObMR0yc
WWE’s YouTube channel has released this video of The Big Show being interviewed by Mike Rome while backstage at this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW in Miami, FL at the AmericanAirlines Arena giving his prediction for this upcoming WWE Universal Title match between champion Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns at the SummerSlam pay-per-view event that takes place on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York at the Barclays Center and will air on the WWE Network.
In the clip, Show noted that you can never question Reigns’ heart and never giving up and in a situation where this could be his last chance at the title, he is leaning towards picking Reigns.
Who are you picking to win at SummerSlam between Lesnar and Reigns? Sound off in the comment section.
It didn’t take long for Mickie James to figure out who she wants to face at October’s all-female pay-per-view. Not long after Raw went off the air last night, Mickie James took to Twitter to challenge Trish Stratus.
The two historic rivals also shared a one-on-one moment during the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble in January.
The Mickie James vs Trish Stratus rivalry/storyline building toward WrestleMania 22 is one of the most talked about in the history of WWE’s women’s divisions. James earned some controversy during the angle as her obsession with Stratus often had sexual undertones.
At WrestleMania 22, the live crowd cheered for James in the way WrestleMania crowds sometimes cheer a heel who is good in their role, even if they are still the heel.
James defeated Trish Stratus that night to win the WWE Women’s Championship. She would defend the title successfully against Stratus throughout the spring and summer of 06 before Trish retired from in-ring competition later that year.
James met another Canadian in the ring last night. She defeated Natalya in single’s competition. It was her first win on Raw since February when she defeated Sonya Deville.
Former WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James was recently profiled by Fredericksburg.com.
In this article, James took the time to reflect on her career and how she got into the pro wrestling business. In this interview, James spoke about how she went from working as a truck stop waitress to being a veteran of the sports entertainment company. “It’s incredible and it’s also very humbling. I try to remember who I am and what I come from, because I didn’t come from super means. I had to work and pray and try really hard to succeed and get everything that I wanted out of life. I’m still not satisfied.”
James is grateful for those female wrestlers who came before her and is hoping that she can be remembered in that same spotlight like that before decides to retire as an in-ring performer. “I wanted to be one of the best in the business, whether it was male or female. I recognized it was looked upon differently, but at the same time I wanted that line to be blurred. To see how far female wrestling has come is just inspiring and incredible. I’m just grateful to be a part of it and throw a little Virginia sass on it.”
What are your thoughts on James’ comments? Sound off in the comment section below.
The Background
She made her WWE main roster debut in October 2005 and was placed in a storyline with Trish Stratus. This led to her receiving a big push and her first WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 22 in 2006 from Stratus.
Her time in WWE was put on hold on April 22, 2010 after departing from the sports entertainment company, after which she returned to TNA. On October 13, 2016, it was announced that James would return to WWE’s developmental brand NXT at the NXT TakeOver: Toronto event where she would compete on a match against the NXT Women’s Champion Asuka for the title. James lost the match.
On the January 17, 2017 episode of SmackDown Live, James made her return by helping Alexa Bliss retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Becky Lynch in a steel cage match. In April of that same year, James made her debut on the Raw brand as part of the Superstar Shakeup.
Mickie James On How It Feels To Be Part Of Women’s Revolution
Former Women’s Champion Mickie James returned to WWE during the Women’s Revolution and since then she has once again become an important part of the Women’s Division.
During a recent interview with WTVR, James talked about how being an inspiration to a lot of female talents on the current roster warms her heart.
While discussing the revolution of the female stars, the former Champion said that it’s humbling and exciting to be the part of this process:
“For these women to be able to do the one of a kind, first time ever types of matches…to come back and be a part of that is just very humbling. It’s exciting because you can just imagine what the generations to come are going to be able to do.’
Corey Graves On Fan’s Complain
A fan recently made a tweet complaining about the Raw Commentary team. In the tweet which has since been deleted, he said that the trio of Corey Graves, Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman should stay quiet during the entrance of Seth Rollins.
Graves answered to this complaint via a tweet of his own, saying that they are paid to talk and discussed how he doesn’t go to the fan’s job, telling him how to do his work:
Dear Stephen,
We are LITERALLY paid to talk. I don’t come to your job and tell you when and how to apply the mustard.
Mickie James Talks About Her Wrestling and Music Career
WWE Superstar Mickie James was recently interviewed by Fredericksburg.com where she talked about her love for both music and pro-wrestling.
“I’ve always wanted to sing so badly, but I didn’t think it was something that was possible for me. Plus I didn’t think I was good at it. … It was: ‘Do I want music or do I want wrestling?’ I wanted both. I’m good at wrestling and I love it with all my heart. I’ve devoted so much of my life and career to it that I wasn’t ready to let it go. I didn’t want to let music go either because I felt like it allowed me to express a different side of me that people don’t know. Music is so soulful and you’re a bit more vulnerable.”
Enzo Amore Still Teasing Announcement
As noted before, Enzo Amore is going to reveal his future plans in an announcement on Monday and has been teasing it since the past week. Amore is continuing to tease his announcement on Twitter where he will be “breaking” his “social media silence” at the Times Square.
The Rock On Which Era Of Wrestling Is His Favorite
The Rock revealed which era of wrestling he likes the most while responding to a video on Twitter of The Iron Sheik throwing a fireball at the referee in a match against Jackie Fargo from the ’70s. The Rock said that the tension and energy was different across the country during that time when the fans believed pro-wrestling was real.
You can actual FEEL the tension and energy in the arenas across the country in the 70’s during matches like this when a large majority of fans believed the business was real. Very special and unique time in the biz. My favorite era in pro wrestling – 1970’s
WWE Music has released the entrance theme song of Mickie James titled Obsession. It should be noted that this song is composed by Jim Johnston and is more than ten years old.
– Despite being at Alexa Bliss’ side this past Monday on Raw, Mickie James worked against the Raw Women’s Champion at last night’s WWE live event in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the Wings Event Center.
Working as a babyface in an 8-Woman Tag Team Match, James teamed up with Asuka, Bayley and Sasha Banks against Bliss, Nia Jax, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville (with Paige at ringside supporting her Absolution cohorts).
James turned on her partners during the match. Asuka, however, was able to secure a win for the team.
On Raw, Bliss gloated about her win in the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match with James by her side. Asuka then confronted the two, which led to an impromptu 6-Woman Tag Team Match. Bliss, James, and Jax lost to Asuka, Banks, and Bayley.
– 205 Live’s Lince Dorado is working his first WWE live event tour this weekend, teaming with Mustafa Ali against Ariya Daivari and Gentleman Jack Gallagher.
3/2 RAW LIVE Kalamazoo, MI 3/3 RAW LIVE Chicago, IL 3/4 RAW LIVE Rockford, IL 3/5 RAW Milwaukee, WI 3/6 205 Live Green Bay, WI@WWEpic.twitter.com/VSsuvD1lzz
— “Lucha Lit” Lince Dorado (@LuchadorLD) March 2, 2018
At last night’s show in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Dorado and Ali beat Daivari and Gallagher.
— DaveOfTheFireflies (@NotTheDaveGlide) March 3, 2018
– NOLA.com has an article on WWE Superstars Big Show and Kofi Kingston, NXT Superstars Brennan Williams and Jessica Elaban, and WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior reading with kids at Woodland West Elementary School in Harvey, Louisiana on Friday as part of Read Across America Day.
“Knowledge is power,” Big Show said. “Read, read, read. The more you know the further you’ll go.”
@WWE and Kaboom partnered four years ago to build a playground for Woodland West Elementary School and today we came back to visit and read to the students! #WWE#Kaboompic.twitter.com/OKtATLtIpU
– Coming off his recent appearance at Raw’s 25th Anniversary show, The Undertaker has been busy at the gym lately.
Michelle McCool posted this video tonight on Instagram of her husband performing deadlifts at their gym.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be9Si7Bhtjl/
The Undertaker was also at the gym on Wednesday as McCool posted a photo of herself with “The Deadman” while wearing Chalk Line’s Undertaker Vintage Fanimation Jacket (click the right arrow below to see it).
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be6DYPRBz9b/
– Trish Stratus and Mickie James are this week’s guests on Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia as the former champions talk about locking up in the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match and much more. Here is the synopsis:
“This episode of Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia features WWE Superstar Mickie James discussing her 20+ year career in pro wrestling, getting her start during the Attitude Era, her experience at the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble where she locked up with old foe Trish Stratus, plus her career as a musician, being honored at the Native American Music Awards, motherhood, the #metoo movement, and more! Plus, WWE HOF’er Trish Stratus returns to relive her experience at the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble!”
Garcia’s interviews with Stratus and James were conducted separately. You can listen to this episode on Podcast One or iTunes.
The reveal of former UFC Champion Ronda Rousey at this past Sunday’s Royal Rumble has given WWE some massive massive exposure. Outlets from outside of the wrestling ‘bubble’ are now starting to mention names such as Asuka, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks as potential Wrestlemania opponents for ‘Rowdy’ Ronda and giving the WWE valuable reach into an entirely new audience…something that would certainly not be happening if the cultural phenomenon hadn’t made her way over to the squared circle.
The question marks around Rousey’s full time contract and her upcoming matches are still shrouded in mystery, however it is fairly safe to assume that a match against Charlotte Flair has been considered and a bout against Women’s Royal Rumble winner Asuka will come to fruition at some point. But outside of the already established names being thrown around who else is there for Ronda to face in WWE?
Here’s three names that we feel should be considered for the ‘Rowdy’ one:
Nikki Cross
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The first name we’re throwing in for consideration is Nikki Cross. The former Pro Wrestling: EVE champion and ICW alum has been an integral part of the Sanity stable since their formation and an eventual call up to one of the main roster shows possibly alongside her stablemates must surely be near.
As a fan of the independent scene there is a good chance that Rousey is already aware of Nikki’s abilities, her fire, aggression and unpredictability all combine to create one of the most intriguing superstars in NXT’s Women’s division.
The likelihood of this happening isn’t exactly high, Rousey will most probably be used sparingly with select dates and specials on WWE Network against the alread- mentioned established main roster names. That said, the Scottish NXT Superstar is ready to make that jump and what a way to establish her on WWE’s main roster.
Mickie James
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What better way to introduce Ronda to the WWE style? Mickie James has been slotted perfectly back into WWE’s ranks and could act as a mentor to guide Ronda through her first few months in a completely new industry. Whilst Rousey is a self proclaimed mega fan of pro wrestling it is a very different prospect when you actually get inside the ring and Mickie’s experience, skill level and name value could see her guide the new recruit.
Out of the three that we will mention this has a fairly high chance of coming to fruition, James can act as the ‘Chris Jericho’ type gatekeeper for Ronda and gaining experience/knowing how to perform for a television audience as well as a live crowd will be essential if Ronda is going to thrive in WWE.
Bayley
Bayley
There are two ways that a feud against Bayley could work for Ronda. There’s no doubt that the insanely popular former NXT Women’s Champion Bayley has been under-utilised on WWE’s main roster, a chance to go toe to toe with Rousey could present an opportunity to either turn Ronda heel, or in a complete u-turn actually finally get Bayley to turn to the dark side.
Bayley could easily use the exposure from a bout against the former UFC Champion, she is a solid in ring performer and has the ability to draw emotion from a crowd of all ages, something that WWE is sorely lacking right now (Cena and Roman I’m looking at you here).
Granted Bayley is so low down on the pecking order that a match against Rousey is probably furthest from WWE’s mind, however if you want to get a crowd to be invested in Ronda then you could do a lot worse then giving Bayley a shot.
Who would you like to see Ronda in the ring with? Let us know in the comments.
