What Mickie James Can Do For Wrestling

[Grievous 3D]

RAW October 10th 2005

So...as some (most?) of you know...I'm a big fan of the Women's division...
and while its far from perfect...a very interesting development has recently
taken place...and I guess I'm here to talk about what this development
could mean...not just for the SmackDown brand...but for women's wrestling
as a whole.

So...Mickie James is back full time in the WWE...and for me...its really
exciting.

Its exciting because this rarely happens with women wrestlers...and there
are a couple of important reasons why.

1). Female wrestlers have a much higher "turn over" rate than their male
counterparts. Whether its through injuries or the desire to "settle down"
and start a family by having children...women wrestlers rarely have long
drawn out careers like say the Undertaker or John Cena.

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2). With the responsibility of raising (a) child/ren...many former female
wrestlers would never have the desire or chance to come back to the ring
even if they were physically able to.

But Mickie James has returned...and in turn it may inspire many other former
female superstars to throw the tights back on and step back into the squared
circle.

Just recently Brie Bella announced her desire to return to the ring after
her child is born...which again will also prove very positive for women's
wrestling.

Mickie James & (eventually) Brie will prove that a woman can be a mother
and a wrestler...and that a WWE superstar doesn't need to chose between
being one or the other.

I also understand that Brooke Tessmacher has also made a similar return in
TNA this month...and while I know very little about her...this again is a very
positive development for women's wrestling as a whole.

The other reason why Mickie returning is so exciting for me is...well...
and I'm being honest here...the women's division has hit somewhat of a
wall...so to speak.

While Alexa Bliss surprised most with her title win at TLC...for the
most part...at least since the brand split...every woman has settled
into their appointed spot.

On RAW...Charlotte remains Champion after an overly long but great feud
with Sasha Banks, who along with Bayley remain fan favorites with Nia Jax,
Alicia Fox & Dana Brooke getting a run when needed. The rest of the roster
has been injured or M.I.A...and personally I can't get invested in the
Charlotte/Bayley feud...simply because I don't buy Bayley as a legitimate
threat to Charlotte.

On SmackDown...A new Championship was created then won by Becky Lynch
but her first stalled title reign was disappointing and then Alexa Bliss
took her through a table and took the title. The two have been feuding
since Backlash and it appears the end is in sight. Nikki Bella had a
somewhat violent feud with aggressive newcomer Carmella before being
thrown into another heated feud with Natalya...but one has to wonder..
how long before Nikki gets her hands on Alexa. Oh...and Carmella is
now running around with "Jimmy No Chin" and the rest of the roster has
been injured or M.I.A.

The injection of an experienced campaigner like Mickie James into the
mix on SmackDown will definitely liven things up...and having her as
a heel and her initial feud with fan favorite Becky Lynch is a smart
move by creative that should see the two put on some amazing matches.

And of course...off in the far distance...I can already see the possibility
of an intense and personal feud between Nikki Bella & Mickie James that
not only involves the SmackDown Women's title...but possibly some long
forgotten history with the man no one can see.

Mickie James is from a different time...this woman wrestled Trish Stratus
and Lita...this woman was good enough to take an obsessed lesbian stalker
angle and make it compelling television...this woman is going to be a future
hall of famer...and if any of you doubt her in-ring abilities...simply watch
the match she had with Auska at NXT TakeOver Toronto.

Yes...2017 is off to an exciting start...and hopefully with Mickie's return...
RAW will finally...finally...FUCKING FINALLY!!! allow the beautiful Emmalina
to make her long awaited "premiere" and then I will do a basic but noticeable
happy dance.

What are your thoughts on the Return of Mickie James?

Let me know what you think and perhaps share your favorite Mickie Memories
and once again...Thanks for taking the time to read this. I'll See Y'all round the traps.

SmackDown January 17th 2017

 

[Aids Johnson]

Wait assmacher is back in TNA? I'm in @Snowman

 

[Snowman1]

No! He's not in me! :why:

 

[Solid Snake]

I was never big on Mickie. I know she has her fan base but I am a bit picky when it comes to wrestlers. I'm not saying she is bad or anything, just never been a fan. I am not sure she will be around long term though. I am guessing that they will end up using her wrong and people will stop caring as much like they always do when someone makes a return to WWE. It is a shame though. You would think they would use her to market the women's division more (not that it is hurting) but they will likely stick her in some stupid story line (after Bliss) that most people don't even care about. You are being very optimistic with what they can/will do with her, nothing wrong with hoping. SmackDown doesn't "need" her to be a good show. If they decide to move her to Raw, that would be better but that is where I see this run going belly up.

And it is kind of ironic too... Because they seem to be using Mickie and Bliss' heat to make Becky look more like "THEE face" of the women on SmackDown. They need to just let her (Becky) be a heel. She is like Sasha for me... The heel turn just makes the most sense for their character. To me, you don't always need to have a face taking on a heel... Sometimes a heel vs a heel is more entertaining. Think Stephanie McMahon Vs. Trish Stratus. Sometimes it just works.

But back on topic... It will be interesting to see where they have Mickie work next. I would imagine some kind of screw to Bliss or via Bliss to Mickie is down the line.

 

[Rosie]

I'm looking forward to what Mickie can do. She is great in the ring and I feel she adds this established name to the SD women's division and it's good to see her back.

Also, perhaps we can have her husband join WWE?

Spoiler

Great theme song, period.

 

[Prince Bálor]

I like her. She's a nice addition to the roster and her feud with Becky and eventually with Alexa will be fun.

 

[Jacob Fox]

Also, perhaps we can have her husband join WWE?

Like Magnus would give up that prestigious Global Force Wrestling belt to come to the WWE. Silly Beaver, Trix are for kids!

 

[Grievous 3D]

I like her. She's a nice addition to the roster and her feud with Becky and eventually with Alexa will be fun.

You don't think they'll build a "creepy obsession" angle again do you?
I mean...I could see it...being that Alexa is so much like Trish...but...I
don't think they'd do that again...

Also, perhaps we can have her husband join WWE?

That would be cool...I mean I've never seen him wrestle...but he looks
like a tank...and it would perhaps help them as a family. They could
travel in their own RV from show to show...Wrestling Road trip!!!

Wait assmacher is back in TNA?

Yep...had her first match back just recently...

SmackDown doesn't "need" her to be a good show. If they decide to move her to Raw, that would be better but that is where I see this run going belly up.

I think she's a better fit for SmackDown than RAW because of the "shared booking"

SmackDown is trying to use all they ladies to tell stories and develop them as characters...
RAW simply focuses on 2 or 3 women and the rest are called upon when needed.

I will admit I'm glad Alicia & Nia are getting some more TV time...but honestly...Alicia is
simply there to develop a feud in the CW division and while I mean no disrespect to
her...Sasha Banks seems "above" a feud with Nia Jax.

And of course Dana Brooke is off working in a bodybuilding competition...and I'm still
waiting for Emmalina...although...may-be I'm the only one at this point.

While Mickie vs. Charlotte/Sasha/Bayley would be great to see...in my personal opinion
SmackDown is a better fit for Mickie.

And just cause she's on SmackDown doesn't mean she has to wrestle every week...they
could have her become a regular commentator for all the women's matches on the Blue
Brand and have her share her views and opinions on this "younger generation" of female
stars.

 

[Grievous 3D]

Silly Beaver, Trix are for kids!

I never understood that...can't anyone or anything eat whatever cereal they want?

 

[Jacob Fox]

I never understood that...can't anyone or anything eat whatever cereal they want?

I always hated those commercials, with those mean kids being mean to the rabbit.

THIS is the correct response:

 

[Grievous 3D]

Also this...may-be Mickie James could sing a few numbers on SmackDown?
No...that would take up too much valuable time...

Would be great on RAW...it would actually be entertaining...

 

[The Phenom]

Wait assmacher is back in TNA? I'm in @Snowman

:why:

 

[The Phenom]

Well I didn't try to do that.......LOL

 

[Grievous 3D]

Well I didn't try to do that.......LOL

Don't worry Phenom...it can happen to any man when dealing with a pretty girl...