Mickie James Releases Statement Addressing Garbage Bag Incident

Mickie James has posted a statement to social media, addressing the response by WWE to the garbage bag incident.

On Thursday (April 22), Mickie James took to Twitter to reveal that WWE sent her belongings back to her in a trash bag. Many have reacted to James post, including Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, who both noted their disgust.

James has now written out a statement in the aftermath of these reactions. Addressing the note to “Whom it may concern”, James explained that she doesn’t take pride in the fact that somebody lost their job because of her post.

Admitting that she’s still fragile in the aftermath of being released, James pointed out that the tone deaf gesture had symbolism that couldn’t be denied.

Wanting to draw a line under the matter, James wrote:

“I would like to address this one last time, then we can all move on. I have so many amazing things on the horizon. The last thing I desire it to have any of that tainted with ugliness and negativity. I take zero pride or joy in the fact that someone would lose their job ever. Especially someone I considered a friend. I am confident that Vince & the McMahons had no idea that this is how we were sent packing.

“It hurt a fragile me much more ten years ago when my belongings arrived on my doorstep, because WWE was my everything. I’ve grown as woman and a person as much as we all have in this business. I am stronger today than I’ve ever been and smart enough to know that it wasn’t a deliberate attack on me. However, the symbolism can not be denied. I am sorry that a thoughtless and tone deaf act would cost anyone their job. But I am not sorry that I had the courage to ensure it will never happen to anyone else moving forward. So if that’s my final mark in this company moving forward I am 0k with that.

“When I first started in this business one of the best pieces of advice I received was, “Just leave the business better than you found it kid” and that has always been my ultimate goal. I love you all so much. I am legitimately grateful for my time at WWE and throughout my whole career. I am looking forward to everything that is next. I truly hope you are too and perhaps you will join me. Sincerely and Humbly Yours, Mickie Laree James-Aldis”

Here is the tweet:

♥️ To whom it may concern ♥️ pic.twitter.com/RPGOOazm8F

— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) April 24, 2021

James also replied to Stephanie McMahon, who had claimed she was embarrassed that any former talent would be treated this way. Once again highlighting the symbolism, James tweeted:

“Thank you Stephanie. I appreciate that as I am equally embarrassed. I know this wasn’t a malicious act. However it did feel very symbolic to how I was presented in the last 3 years.”

Triple H had previously stated that the individual responsible was no longer working for WWE. A number of people working in backstage WWE roles were recently given their marching orders, including Mark Carrano.

A new report has explained the general reaction of the WWE locker room to Carrano’s departure, and why some are expecting his return sooner or later.

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