Rumor Mill - Backstage Tension in TNA, Heat on Top Knockout

Although it started out as an internet rumor, there appears to be some legitimate heat on TNA Knockout Mickie James after she raved on Twitter about The Rock's return to "Monday Night Raw."

Mickie tweeted, "Finally getting a chance to catch up on @TheRock's charismatic return... Literally got chills... & remembered why I do... What I do!"

The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson responded, "Thank u MJ..we're blessed to be able to perform..keep kickin ass and being diverse in your career...I dig your music... I always admire diversity..takes guts..especially in country..if u sing jamey johnson for me I'll come get that tooth..:)"

While TNA President Dixie Carter is said not to be offended by the tweet, a lot of TNA locker room members felt Mickie, a long time WWE Womens Champion, should be promoting TNA on Twitter, and not glowing about WWE's latest angle.

"We're having a hard enough time keeping anyone's attention during Wrestlemania season," one prominent TNA wrestler told WrestleZone over the weekend, "we have Kurt Angle's entire personal life, including his relationship with his children, playing out on TV to get a .1 boost in the numbers. Mickie should be a locker room leader, and should know better. Instead, she just makes it seem like she's longing to go to back to WWE."

Our source also says TNA management is "obsessed" regarding WWE swiping Kevin Nash and Booker T from right underneath TNA's big "Main Event Mafia Reunion."

The source says things are "as tense as I've ever seen it" in TNA at the moment.

source: wrestlezone.com

TNA iMPACT! Recap 10/07/10

Mickie James & Beth Phoenix Comment on WWE Retiring the Women's Title

PWI Female 50 2010

1) Michelle McCool
2) Angelina Love
3) Mercedes Martinez
4) Cheerleader Melissa
5) Eve Torres
6) Madison Rayne
7) Beth Phoenix
8) Mickie James
9) MsChif
10) Maryse
11) Tara
12) Sara Del Rey
13) Gail Kim
14) Awesome Kong
15) Madison Eagles
16) Sarita
17) Alicia Fox
18) Taylor Wilde
19) Daffney
20) Hamada

Click here for 21-50.

There is also a ‘One to Watch’ feature on Washington, DC's own Mia Yim.

MCW Shamrock X Results

MCW Shamrock X: Mia Yim vs Mickie James

Former WWE Women’s Champion, Mickie James was victorious in her return to Maryland Championship Wrestling last night.

The Diva-turned-country singer defeated rookie, Mia Yim, with a DDT according to @FutureDivaSarah on Twitter.

The match was sort of a ‘full circle’ moment for James, who at the beginning of her career a decade ago, wrestled for MCW under the name Alexis Laree. Meanwhile, for Yim, the match marked the end of her rookie year in the industry.

source: diva-dirt.com

WWE Fan Arrested For Threatening to Blow Up Stamford Headquaters

Zavr Peygumbari is a serious wrestling fan in some serious trouble.

Peygumbari, 22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is accused of calling the WWE headquarters on East Main Street more than 20 times last week, making threats to blow up the company's offices and saying he would visit the building with a machete and a machine gun, because it recently released former women's champion Mickie James, court records show.

He was arrested Friday and arraigned Monday afternoon at state Superior Court in Stamford. His defense attorney, Mickey Sherman, described Peygumbari as a fervent wrestling fan who did not intend to follow through on his threats.

Peygumbari was initially held at the Stamford Police Department this weekend on $250,000 bond. This was lowered to $5,000 Monday after Sherman argued for him to be released on a written promise to appear in court. Court records indicate he was known to New York City police as being emotionally disturbed.

During his arraignment, Peygumbari apologized to the court for the phone calls, calling them childish and foolish.

"I'm sorry for wasting the time of the courts and taxpayers' money," Peygumbari said while handcuffed and wearing a yellow T-shirt.

When Judge William Wenzel told Peygumbari he could not contact WWE employees, go near its Stamford offices, or attend their events, Peygumbari's response elicited chuckles from the courtroom.

"I'm not allowed to go to wrestling shows?" he asked...More?

source: ctpost.com

Mickie James Comments on her Release From WWE

6 Added to the Future Endeavor Club

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Divas Mickie James and Katie Lea Burchill as well as Superstars Shelton Benjamin, Kung Fu Naki, Slam Master J and Jimmy Wang Yang as of today, April 22, 2010. We wish them the best in all future endeavors.

WWE: Top 25 Most Impactful Women

25: Torrie Wilson
24: Bull Nakano
23: Ivory
22: Kelly Kelly
21: Jacqueline
20: Vicki Guerrerro
19: Molly Holly
18: Stacey Keibler
17: Beth Phoenix
16: Luna Vachon
15: Miss Elizabeth
14: Melina
13: Alundra Blayze
12: Mae Young
11: Wendi Richter
10: Michelle McCool
9: Sunny
8: Lita
7: Mickie James
6: Sable
5: Stephanie McMahon
4: Sensational Sherri
3: Chyna
2: Faboulas Moolah
1: Trish Stratus

Listen to Mickie James' 1st Single

Mickie James to Make Concert Debut

Mickie James will make her live debut, joining country giants Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, Jason Michael Carroll, Keith Anderson, and Little Big Town for a sold out event...More?

Mickie James Signs Contract for Debut Country Music Album

Mickie James Launching a New Career Outside WWE

WWE Diva Mickie James has signed with Nashville management company Skyline Management Group for management of her country music venture. Click here for more info.

Kaliqo's Commentary on the Mickie James vs. Gail Kim Match

Reportedly, Mickie James received a lot of heat for showing her frustration at the the end of her match with Gail Kim. It was obvious that Gail was hurt during the match. Mickie broke character, and showed her concern for Gail. She raised Gail's hand at the end of the match, even though she pinned her.

If this is true (and I hope it is), I am in agreement with the WWE office being upset with her. We fans understand that the Superstars/Divas are not legitimately trying to hurt each other. And I'm sure when they do, they feel remorse - well at least some of them. But wrestling is about playing your part and Mickie didn't play her part last Monday.

When The Kliq (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall) embraced in the middle of the ring at Madison Square Garden, Hunter was chastised, offered his release, humiliated and buried. If Mickie only go yelled at, I think she got off easy. It has been roughly 13 years since the "MSG Curtain Call". You would think the younger starts would learn from the mistakes of the veterans. She isn't going to get much sympathy here.

Mickie James #1, Awesome Kong #2?

Pro Wrestling Insider has ranked WWE Diva Mickie James as the top female wrestler in the world. Number two this year is TNA's Awesome Kong, who was ranked number 1 last year.

Interview with Mickie James

Not so long ago, a woman could enter a boxing or wrestling ring only if she was a knockout and carried a sign with the round number on it. No more. Women climb into the ring and rack up pins, if not knockouts of their own. They may not rule the WWE, but women do play a key role with fans and have story lines all their own. Four-time WWE champ Mickie James says hulking superstars like John Cena and Randy Orton respect them.

"The guys recognize we work just as hard as they do,"...More?

source: goerie.com

"ESPN Rise" on New WWE Superstars

ESPN.com's "ESPN Rise" show is featuring interviews with WWE stars Mickie James, Cody Rhodes, Matt Hardy and Beth Phoenix discussing how they got their start in pro wrestling. The interviews begin around around the 3:00 mark.

Highlights from an Interview with Mickie James

Ken Hoffman of The Houston Chronicle recently did an interview with Mickie James to hype WrestleMania 25. Here are some quotes:

Typical day: "My typical day is very regimented. I drive from town to town if I can. I'm a night driver. I will drive the 200 or 300 miles to the next city. So I don't get to bed until 3 or 4 a.m. most nights. Then I get up at 11 a.m, checkout time. I go to a Starbucks, because I'm addicted to their coffee. Then I find a local gym and do my workout."

Working out: "I take a lot of showers during a typical day. After my workout, I start preparing myself for the show that night. I will grab something to eat. Genetically, the women in my family were blessed with voluptuous figures, so I have to work at keeping my weight down. I eat high protein and low carbs."

What she does after arriving at the building: "I show up at the building in a dress or a suit. So once I get there, I have to start getting ready all over again. I get my ankles taped because I sprained my ankle recently. I have bad knees, too. I'll put on my tights and try to work out a little in the ring before they open the doors for the fans."

What she does on her days off: "I get my nails done. I get a pedicure. I make time for these things. I put away time to see my family and take care of my dog and my horses. I know how to burn the candle at both ends. It keeps me grounded."

Why she puts up with all the negatives of the business: "Because I truly love what I do. The moment I stepped in the ring the first time, I loved it. I can't imagine doing anything else. Very rarely do people get a chance to touch so many people's lives like we do. That makes me feel so good. I get chill bumps every time. So what if I don't get to eat pizza or chicken wings or my favorite cheese fries? It's worth it."

Mickie James, CM Punk and Chris Jericho Singing 'Summer Nights' in Panama