5 things you need to know about Mickie James

#3 Epic Rivalry

James’ first WWE feud was explosive

• Perhaps one of James’ most memorable rivalries was with Trish Stratus in her first WWE feud. She took on the character of a fan who was a stalker of Stratus.
• The feud would last eight months, which led James to her first Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 22. While James has done wild stunts as Alexis Laree in TNA, she would bring the wild and crazy to her character in WWE.
• During the feud, James would turn heel after kissing Stratus, who had enough of James. In the weeks leading up to it, Stratus grew uncomfortable with James’ enamoured Behav behaviour would push the envelope. James’ actions would lead to the explosive battles the two would have.