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Following her release from WWE earlier this month, Mickie James is set to speak in-depth on her release from the company, and the events following her departure, which is now being dubbed ‘Trash Gate’.
The following press release was issued (via PWInsider)
MICKIE JAMES TALKS “TRASH GATE”!
**** Six-time WWE women’s champion discusses her departure from WWE and the details surrounding the return of her belongings in Part 2 of historic 50th episode of GAW TV ****
NASHVILLE – WWE star Mickie James opens up with unfiltered comments discussing the controversy over the return of her belongings and her release from World Wrestling Entertainment on the epic conclusion of Grown Ass Women (GAW) TV’s 50th episode, which will debut on the GAWTV YouTube channel on Wednesday, April 28, at 5 p.m. ET.
“I just thought it was time to open up and be real and speak from the heart about everything,” said James, a former six-time WWE Women’s Champion and country music recording artist. James was released from World Wrestling Entertainment on April 12, the day after the company’s annual signature event, WrestleMania. A few days later, in the wake of the company announcing first-quarter record breaking profits, all of James’ belongings were shipped to her in a plastic garbage bag with her name taped to it. She posted about the incident on social media and the topic was trending for 24 hours.
“Honestly, I didn’t do it for that reason and I never expected the outrage. There’s so much that people don’t know about behind the scenes and how things are handled. It wasn’t just about this one incident, but I think it’s important to address it, and I wanted to address it with my fans first on GAW TV.”
The three hosts will be in the live chat room to connect with fans when this can’t-miss episode debutson the GAWTV YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/GawTVshow. The show will also be soon available in audio form on Spotify, iTunes and all major podcast platforms. For more on GAWTV and to discuss media opportunities, contact [email protected].
About GAWTV:
Grown Ass Women (GAW) is a show for strong, opinionated women who embrace their femininity while keeping it real. Hosted by the sassy trio of Mickie James, Lisa Marie Varon and Valerie Wyndham, these unfiltered ladies discuss a variety of topics ranging from current events, careers and relationships to fashion, beauty, wine, music and more!Their weekly show debuts each Wednesday at 5 p.m. Eastern on their YouTube channel, and their show is also now available in audio podcast form on all popular platforms. See more at GAWTV.com.