Mickie James On Humble Beginnings, Inability To Pay Rent, & Collaboration w/ Lita Ford

Mickie James’ hometown newspaper, The Free Lance Star, recently published an interview with the WWE Superstar. James talked about her humble small town beginnings and her pursuit of professional wrestling, which oftentimes left her unable to pay rent. James lived with her grandma and worked from 11PM-7AM as a waitress at the All-American Travel Plaza in Doswell, VA, just to barely be able to make ends meet,

“People are like, ‘You must’ve hated that job,’ But I loved it. A lot of people who came through were truckers and they’re on the road so much and I knew that was the life I was kind of living. So there was relatability.”

James talks about how far she’s come, from meager beginnings to becoming a WWE Superstar,

“It’s incredible and it’s also very humbling. I try to remember who I am and what I come from, because I didn’t come from super means. I had to work and pray and try really hard to succeed and get everything that I wanted out of life. I’m still not satisfied.”

James, who played violin in high school, is a dual talent, both a country musician and a professional wrestler. She was recently inducted into the Native American Hall of Fame and is currently working on a collaboration with rock icon Lita Ford. James talked about the delicate balance between music and wrestling,

“Do I want music or do I want wrestling? I wanted both. I’m good at wrestling and I love it with all my heart. I’ve devoted so much of my life and career to it that I wasn’t ready to let it go. I didn’t want to let music go, either, because I felt like it allowed me to express a different side of me that people don’t know. Music is so soulful and you’re a bit more vulnerable.”

Those interested in reading James’ interview in its entirety may do so HERE.

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