Former TNA Knockout Mickie James provides an update on her status

Former TNA Knockout Mickie James says pro wrestling fans have not seen the last of her. "It’s certainly not the last time you’ll see me on television in a wrestling ring,” James told The Temple News reporter John Corrigan. "I’m far from done. When I retire, I want to retire the right way. That’s what we all hope for, right?"

James also spoke about trying to balance her in-ring career and her music career while she was with TNA. "It’s one of those things where you have to make time and work around your schedule," she said. "Coming from the WWE where I was on the road 200 to 250 days of the year and then crossing over to TNA where the schedule was much lighter gave me some time to work on the music. But it’s not easy cash, I will say that." Read the full interview at Temple-news.com/arts/2013/10/22/corrigan-leaving-ring-honky-tonk/.

Powell's POV: James spoke more about her country music career, influences, and live performances during the interview. Her contract with TNA expired and she is currently a free agent.