TNA Knockout Mickie James spoke with Ledger-Enquirer.com as hype for TNA coming to the Columbus, GA area. Among the highlights:

James on the challenges women face breaking into the male-dominated wrestling business: "As a woman I want to prove myself even more. I might not be as tough as the guys but sometimes I have the match of the night. Then the guys have to go out and top me. It’s still such a male-dominated sport that we’re not taken seriously. We still have lingerie matches and pillow fights. It’s a real task. But most of the fans know who I am."

James on Stacy Keibler: "She’s hot stuff. I heard she dated George Clooney for a minute. I’m so jealous. That’s awesome. She’s really branched out and done things as a female that the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin have done. But she’s never really been a wrestler. She’s done lingerie and pillow fight matches."

James on injuries in her career: "I haven’t had a ton of injuries. I had a MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection in my knee. I had to get it drained and removed. My knee (was swollen) up to the size of my thigh. I was stubborn. I told everyone I’ve wrestled with worse than this. But I flew home and got it checked. The doctor told me if I had waited it could have been a lot worse. I’ve had stitches in my eye, lost a tooth, I’ve separated both shoulders twice and I’ve had a few concussions."

Shore's Slant: A fun read that allows Mickie to show some personality. Her character has gotten so stale in TNA. If you are a Mickie fan, be sure to check this out.

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