SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis publicly acknowledged the news that his wife, veteran wrestler Mickie James, is set to be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. In a social media post, Aldis expressed pride for his wife’s accomplishments and her significant impact on the promotion, a company where both he and James have had successful careers.
Mickie James is widely recognized for her foundational role in establishing TNA’s Knockouts division. During her time with the company, she became a five-time TNA Knockouts World Champion, participating in key storylines and matches that helped define the division. Her contributions were instrumental in building the reputation of the Knockouts as a home for serious and competitive women’s wrestling.
Before her celebrated runs in TNA, James first achieved widespread fame in WWE. She debuted in 2005 and was immediately placed in a high-profile program with Trish Stratus. This storyline is often remembered as one of the most compelling women’s rivalries in the company’s history, leading to James winning her first WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 22. Over her WWE career, she would hold that title five times and the WWE Divas Championship once.
James has demonstrated remarkable longevity in the wrestling industry, remaining a top-level competitor for nearly two decades. Following her second departure from WWE, she returned to TNA (then known as IMPACT Wrestling) and once again captured the Knockouts World Championship.
The official induction ceremony for Mickie James will be part of the festivities for TNA’s largest annual event, Bound for Glory. This honor places her alongside other TNA legends like Sting, Kurt Angle, and Gail Kim, recognizing her enduring legacy and contributions to the company’s history.
Tonight, TNA recognizes Mickie James for her extraordinary contributions to TNA and to Professional Wrestling by way of her induction into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Key word: CONTRIBUTIONS.
This woman has endured hardships, setbacks and unfair treatment at different… pic.twitter.com/JWGFuPJF7I
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) October 12, 2025
TNA Bound for Glory
Saturday, October 26, 2025
Lowell, MA
Tsongas Center
- The IInspiration (Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay) (c) vs. The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) (with The Personal Concierge) – Tag team match for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
- Leon Slater (c) vs. Je’Von Evans – Singles match for the TNA X-Division Championship
- Call Your Shot Gauntlet – 20-person Intergender Call Your Shot Gauntlet where the winner receives a contract for a championship match of their choosing.
- Tessa Blanchard vs. Gia Miller – Singles match
- Frankie Kazarian (c) vs. Steve Maclin – Singles match for the TNA International Championship
- The System (Moose, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards, and JDC) vs. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali, Tasha Steelz, Special Agent 0, Jason Hotch, and John Skyler) – 10-person intergender Hardcore War
- Kelani Jordan (c) vs. Indi Hartwell – Singles match for the TNA Knockouts World Championship
- The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) (c) vs. Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) – “One Final Table” for the TNA World Tag Team Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championships
- Trick Williams (c) vs. Mike Santana – Singles match for the TNA World Championship
