Interview: Mickie James < Sidewalks Entertainment

Mickie James is a 11-time women’s wrestling champion (both WWE and TNA) and a legend in the wrestling world. Now, she is a coach on ‘WWE’s LFG.’

Mickie James (2025)

SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales interviews WWE Superstar Mickie James, who talks about her wrestling career and her coaching role on “WWE LFG.”

From WWE, “WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats)” will offer viewers an inside look at the rigorous training process, featuring iconic WWE Legends such as Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Shawn Michaels and weekly regular coaches Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James and Bubba Ray Dudley as they mentor a new generation in weekly matches on their quest to become the next WWE Superstars.

Please note: This online version of the interview is different than how it appeared on the TV episode. Promotional clips of “WWE LFG” have been removed from the on-line interview.

Mini-Biography:

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Mickie James is a professional wrestler, singer, and commentator. She began her career in 1999 (under the ring name Alexis Laree) on the independent circuit before signing with WWE in 2003. Rising to fame with her intense rivalry with Trish Stratus, she became a six-time WWE Women’s and Divas Champion. After leaving WWE in 2010, she had multiple successful runs in “TNA/Impact Wrestling,” winning the Knockouts Championship several times. She returned to WWE in 2016 before making another “Impact” comeback in 2021. James returned to WWE again in 2016. She is signed to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) as Creative Director, Head of Female Talent and Executive Producer. Beyond wrestling, James is also a country music artist. She released her debut album, “Strangers & Angels,” with a follow-up called “Somebody’s Gonna Pay.” Both albums were released in 2010. The song, “Hardcore Country,” was her theme song in TNA. Currently, James is one of the coaches for A&E’s “WWE LFG,” along with Undertaker, Booker T, and Bubba Ray Dudley