Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle has revealed that she is exploring a potential role with TNA Wrestling. During a virtual signing hosted by East Coast Autograph Auctions, Michelle discussed her recent appearance at the debut of TNA iMPACT on AMC and admitted that being near the ring reignited her passion for the business.
Michelle, who hasn’t wrestled since a 2017 match for Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion, she shared a surprise at how deeply she missed the industry once she returned to the environment.
“Do I miss wrestling? I do. I do. When I came to TNA, I didn’t know really how I would feel and that first moment standing by the ring, I mean, it wasn’t even a second where I thought, wow, I just really miss it,” Michelle said. “So, yeah, it’s got a deep place in my heart but once you get close to the ring, it seems to have a deeper place than I think I thought, and just perfect timing for me to come back and explore and be a part of the company and see what I can do there so I’m excited for that opportunity.”
‘In Front Of The Scenes Or Behind The Scenes’
Michelle elaborated on what her “opportunity” with TNA might entail. Drawing a parallel to her initial WWE signing—where she was brought in to “pretty up the business” but fought to become a champion—she stated she is brainstorming how best to serve TNA, whether that be on camera or in a backstage capacity.
“I always think of the story when I signed with WWE, and they basically signed me to, they said, ‘Pretty-up the business’ back then, and when I signed the contract, I wanted to be the Women’s Champion,” she explained. “And so, as I have an opportunity with TNA, I look at this as a platform, and how can I best serve the company, how I can best serve everybody. The talent that’s there, whether I’m behind the scenes or in front of the scenes, so I’m looking forward to hopefully a little bit of both. But we’ll see what happens.”
Confirmed Appearances
While her exact role remains under wraps, Michelle confirmed she will be present for TNA’s upcoming events in Nashville. She is set to appear at No Surrender on February 13 and at the television tapings on Valentine’s Day.
“I will be there with TNA on the 13th and the 14th. Two really great shows that we’ll be filming there,” she confirmed.
When asked specifically how she secured the “gig” with TNA, Michelle remained coy, simply teasing, “I’m gonna be sharing that story soon.”
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CANDICE MICHELLE IS COMING!! 🔥She is definitely with TNA in some capacity:
“Whether I’m behind the scenes or in front of the scenes so, I’m looking forward to hopefully a little bit of both.”
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