Mickie James Addresses WWE Trash Bag Controversy
What did Mickie James have to say about the fallout from the controversial trash bag incident?
Former WWE star Mickie James has released a statement on Twitter addressing the fallout from the much-talked about trash bag controversy.
James recently posted a photo on the social media platform revealing that WWE had sent her a package following her release from the company, which included the former Women's Champion's gear being sent to her in a trash bag with her name written on the side.
The horrendous act was quickly followed up on by the likes of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon on Twitter, with both commenting on the disrespectful procedure and revealing that the person responsible is "no longer with WWE". It was later confirmed that Mark Carrano was given his marching orders in response to the situation.
Upon learning of the disrespectful treatment some of our recently released talent received on behalf of the company, we took immediate action. The person responsible for this inconsiderate action has been fired and is no longer with @WWE.
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 23, 2021
.@MickieJames I am embarrassed you or anyone else would be treated this way. I apologize personally and on behalf of @WWE. The person responsible is no longer with our company. https://t.co/nvN4WsKC0I
Advertisement— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 23, 2021
Now, James has commented on these developments on her own Twitter account, posting the following statement to her many followers and passionate fans:
"I would like to address this one last time, then we can all move on. I have so many amazing thing on the horizon. The last thing I desire is 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 ok 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 in 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."
♥️ To whom it may concern ♥️ pic.twitter.com/RPGOOazm8F
Advertisement— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) April 24, 2021
In the wake of James' post, the likes of Maria Kanellis, Fred Rosser, and Jillian Hall have all spoken out about experiencing similar treatment following their departures from WWE.
James also replied to the aforementioned Stephanie McMahon's apologetic post by simply tweeting, "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."
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. https://t.co/ih99BtNYTD
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) April 23, 2021
Here's hoping that this entire dreadful situation inspires serious change within WWE and forces those in charge to treat the stars who have put their bodies on the line for them with more respect upon wishing them the best in their future endeavours.