IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts World Champion Mickie James spoke with SEScoops on a number of topics such as how pro wrestling legends like Trish Stratus, Lita and Beth Phoenix built the foundation of modern women's wrestling.
Mickie James said:
“I feel like we do this — and this is not just a woman thing, I think this is a wrestling thing altogether — you see so many people that have had remarkable careers and done amazing things and really pounded the pavement.” “And now, the business is so hot, and you see these strides, all these things you wanted: equal time, equal opportunity, equal pay. And you start to see these things come about and go, ‘Oh, it’s amazing.’ But those people don’t often get recognized for all the work.”
“The Miss Jackies, or Sensational Sherri, who was my idol, or Trish and Lita, Molly [Holly], Lisa Marie, you know, women who were in that era of trying to find balance.” “And the women that I worked with: Beth Phoenix and Nattie, who have stood that test of time. … “You can’t build a house without the foundation.”
You can check out Mickie James' comments in the video below. H/T to Wrestling Inc. for transcribing the above quotes.
