10 Wrestlers WWE Should Never Have Allowed To Leave

10. Mickie James

Originally signed to a developmental contract in 2003, Mickie James spent 7 years with the WWE before being released. During her run she was a 6-time champion and was involved in one of the most famous divas feuds playing the obsessed fan of Trish Stratus. As one of WWE's better all-around talents, Mickie was a critical piece to the women's division when others like Lita and Trish retired from wrestling.

Then in 2010 came the "Piggy James" storyline with LayCool where she was constantly needled for being "fat". Soon after she was released from WWE as they wanted "the women's division to go in a different direction" according to Mickie. Looking back we see that "direction" was bringing in more models, and less focus on wrestling.

Since then Mickie has made a nice living on the indy scene, primarily with TNA, where she is a 3-time Knockouts Champion. Her talent has never been in question and if WWE is smart they will bring her back as a full-time NXT trainer down the road.