James Mitchell, also known as ECW's Sinister Minister, is one of the best wrestling managers of the last fifteen years. A model professional who is dedicated to his craft, his peers have nothing but good things to say about him. His promo work speaks for itself. Paul Heyman, a man known for having a keen eye for talent, said of Mitchell:
The best backstage promo artist in the business, bar none. A brilliant spokesman who can articulate the merits of the opponent without selling his own act short. The Sinister Minister's delivery is defined by a composure that only top-notch thespians can master, and his timing is nothing short of awe-inspiring. A compelling character whose attention-grabbing look is surpassed only by his wealth of talent.
Quite the ringing endorsement, to say the least. After severing ties with TNA, Mitchell decided to see if WWE were interested in his services and enquired with Jim Ross about the proper procedure for applying. After mailing his CV (along with video clips) to the proper channels, Mitchell was instructed by developmental trainer Steve Keirn to show up for a tryout on May 1st. A few weeks later, it came to Mitchell's attention that FCW had scheduled a tryout camp (entry fee $1,000) the same day of his manager audition. He emailed Keirn again, asking him about it but was told 'If you want to try out that is the time'. What happened next was strange, even for wrestling. Mitchelle turned up and was greeted by Keirn who told him that manager tryouts were held in January and that he wold have to leave, since he had never registered or paid the entry fee. Mitchell was dumbfounded, having to leave the building after only two minutes.
