Mickie James is one of the most influential figures in women's wrestling, having won titles in various top promotions of the world along with WWE. Mickie James is a six-time Women's Champion in WWE, while she is also a four-time Knockouts Champion with Impact Wrestling.
James raised the bar of women's wrestling in WWE, especially after her stupendous feud with Trish Stratus. James has been in the wrestling business for over two decades, and she is still going strong. While the fans see Mickie James on the screen, she is a different person off the screen, which can be seen through these images below.
10 Young Mickie
Mickie James officially started her career as a professional wrestler in 1999, making her a veteran in the ring with 23 years of experience. Before starting her wrestling career, she was athletic. From a young age, the former WWE Women's Champion was into fitness.
This image showcases Mickie James' love for fitness from an early age. It looks like this shot was taken when James was a teen. She is holding a dumbbell and looking lean with a fully pumped deltoid. Even today at the age of 42, Mickie James maintains a good fitness level.
9 With The Phenomenal One
Before attaining fame as Mickie James in WWE, she wrestled in ROH and TNA under the ring name of Alexis Laree. Hence, when she signed for TNA in 2010, it wasn't her first stint in the company. She teamed up with The Amazing Red in her first run.
This backstage picture is from ROH dated back in 2003. She is posing with then ROH Tag Team Champions, Amazing Phenomenon, which consisted of The Amazing Red and AJ Styles.
8 With Mixed Match Challenge Partner
Mickie James participated in the second season of the Mixed Match Challenge tournament. She teamed up with "The Almighty" Bobby Lashley. While on paper they looked like a strong team, they didn't go far in the tournament. The duo was eliminated by the team of Finn Balor and Bayley.
This candid picture was taken backstage with her Mixed Match Challenge partner. Besides Lashley, Lio Rush is also present in the picture. Rush was managing Lashley at that time.
7 On The Stage
Not many wrestling fans know, but besides being a professional wrestler, Mickie James is also a professional singer, making her a multi-talented person. James is a country singer, and she has been doing it since 2010. She has released two albums and many singles in her music career.
Being a musician, James performs on the stage. This picture depicts her singing talent, as she is singing holding the microphone with a fellow performer on the stage.
6 Just Married
Mickie James is currently married to Nick Aldis who is better known as Magnus. They met each other while working in TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling. Before getting engaged, they welcomed their son Donovan. The couple tied the knot in 2015, and they have been happily married since then.
This beautiful picture was taken at the wedding of Mickie James and Nick Aldis. The brunette beauty is looking stunning in a bridal dress while she is smiling.
5 WWE Backstage Snap
Most wrestlers share a great relationship behind the curtain, and it is not an exception in the women's division. A majority of women in WWE get along with each other backstage. Keeping the kayfabe aside, they can be seen hanging out backstage and posting pictures on social media platforms.
This picture of Mickie James is a precious one with three top talents of WWE's women's division. The veteran is snapped with Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, and Natalya Neidhart in this picture, and all women are giving off positive vibes.
4 Super Mom Mickie
Being a wrestler, especially in WWE, isn't an easy task. The hectic schedule makes it difficult to spend time with the family. Most WWE Superstars stay on the road for over 300 days while performing on weekly shows, pay-per-views, and house shows. But they still manage to take out time for their family members.
This picture shows how good Mickie James is as a mother. Her son, Donovan, is standing beside her while she is accompanying him while playing.
3 With The On-Screen Foe
Mickie James embarked on her WWE career with a rivalry against Trish Stratus. James was introduced as Trish's biggest fan, but they ended up having a memorable rivalry that culminated at WrestleMania 22. Their match was one of the greatest women's matches in the history of WrestleMania.
However, Mickie James and Trish Stratus share a different relationship behind the scenes. They are very close friends. This picture is taken at a non-wrestling event, where both ladies are looking gorgeous.
2 Love For The Horse
The multi-talented Mickie James can wrestle in the ring and sing on the stage, but she also has a keen interest in Equestrian sports. Therefore, she has a love for horses. Mickie James' grandmother had a horse farm, where she spent a lot of time in her younger days.
This picture shows Mickie James' love for a horse as well as animals in general. She is hugging a horse at a horse farm.
1 Celtic Warrior Work Out
WWE Superstar "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus has a YouTube channel, where he works out with other wrestlers. On an episode of Celtic Warrior Workout, Mickie James was a guest. The former Women's Champion and the former WWE Champion worked out together.
This video is showing James and Sheamus talking before starting the workout session.