Mickie James is finally breaking it all downwhat really happened when WWE shipped her belongings in a trash bag after her 2021 release, and how it led to one of the most embarrassing internal shakeups in recent company history.
Speaking with Chris Van Vliet on Insight, the former WWE Womens Champion said she wasnt as upset as fans were when she first received the bag. In fact, shed been through it before.
James said the now-infamous post was driven by sarcasm, and a way to spotlight just how disposable wrestlers can feel.
The post exploded online. Top WWE executives immediately reached out, including Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and John Laurinaitis.
The fallout led to the firing of longtime Head of Talent Relations Mark Carranosomething James didnt intend or celebrate.
Then came the biggest surpriseVince McMahon personally picked up the phone to apologize.
James said she doesnt think the trash bag practice is used anymore and believes the incident woke WWE up to how careless it looked from the outside.
Mickie James didnt ask for dramashe simply showed fans what happens behind the curtain. And whether it was sarcasm or a silent protest, it sure got the industrys attention.
Do you think WWE has really changed how it treats talent behind the scenes, or are gestures like this just PR fixes? Let us know in the comments below.
