On October 12, 2025, Mickie James was rightfully inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame.
The former multi-time TNA Knockouts Champion has had a remarkable career that spans from both her stints in TNA and WWE. As you can imagine, James was very emotional when she accepted the induction, but the 46-year-old understands that it takes two to tango when it comes to professional wrestling.
James went on social media to thank all of the people who helped her along the way.
Standing on that stage and being welcomed into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame was one of the most humbling and magical moments of my career.
Thank you to @ThisIsTNA & @RealJeffJarrett for giving a young Alexis Laree her first real opportunity & to @TNADixie for welcoming me back & helping bring #HardcoreCountry to life
Thank you @carlossilva for the incredible honor bestowed upon me & for a beautiful ceremony at such a historic event for the company.
@THETOMMYDREAMER thank you for believing in me, for fighting for me, and for always seeing the woman and the wrestler I’ve tried to be.
To my sister, my ride-or-die, @REALLiSAMARiE thank you for inducting me — there’s no one else I’d rather share that moment with. You’ve been my partner in crime through it all, and I love you so much.
To the entire Knockouts Division — past, present, and future — you are the heart and soul of this company. You’ve broken barriers, told stories, and made magic every single time you stepped through those ropes. I’m so proud to stand beside you all.
And finally, to the fans — you’ve been with me through every high, every low, every reinvention and every return. Your love, your chants, your unwavering support… it means the world. I wouldn’t be here without you
This honor isn’t just mine — it’s ours.
What’s next for Mickie James?
Believe it or not, the TNA Hall of Famer is not retired. The last time she competed was back in July where James won the ABC Women’s Championship. She had ties to WWE earlier this year thanks to LFG, but she was ultimately replaced by Michelle McCool in the second season.
As of this writing, she doesn’t have any matches scheduled. It’s also unknown if TNA or WWE has any plans to bring back James for another run. It would be great if she got one more run in WWE as Mickie can still put on a great match. Hopefully, she’ll at least get one final match before her retirement.