Mickie James On Decision To Relinquish IMPACT Knockouts Title: ‘I’m Heartbroken And Sad, But It’s Okay. I’m Grateful For My Career

Mickie James shares her thoughts on relinquishing the IMPACT Knockouts World Championship.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, James reflected on relinquishing the title and stated that it was a heartbreaking end to her reign.

“It is heartbreaking. It’s not how I wanted this whole thing to end, for sure. I’m so grateful for everything and these matches I’ve had. It’s been some of my best stuff ever. I’ve had so much fun and I really tested myself and had some of the best matches I think I’ve ever had. The women now are incredible, and that’s just it. I don’t know. I’m a bit heartbroken and sad, but it’s okay. I’m so grateful for my career,” James said.

James continued by expressing her gratitude for her run in IMPACT and stated that some of the matches have been some of her best. The veteran described how she proved herself and regained her sense of power. James emphasized that she was thankful for the opportunity.

She also noted that this obstacle could be an opportunity to reset, and while she’s frustrated, she believes everything happens for a reason.

“I’m so grateful for this last IMPACT run. I don’t want to come off as cocky, but I do feel these matches I’ve had, have been some of my best, as far as testing myself and reminding everyone and regaining my own sense of power back, in a way, to believe in myself again. I’m so thankful for that opportunity and I want to be able to defend the championship and have killer matches. We all have to lose the championship at some point, even if it is three years later. It felt very storybook-ish. Maybe this is a big hook in the turn that I didn’t see coming. I can sit back and focus on some other things and reset and get my strength back. I’m frustrated, I’m irritated. It’s okay. Things always happen for a reason. We’ve been going long enough that, a lot of times, we look at things and what happens, a younger me would have been devastated. Now, I’ve learned enough to know that I’ve had a lot of setbacks and resets, and with every cut-off comes a new opportunity and something you didn’t even realize could fill your time and passion. I’ll be home, writing songs, working out, getting strong,” James said.

No word yet on if James will return to the ring once she is cleared to compete.

h/t from Fightful.

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