WWE legend Mickie James has stated she is "done" with professional wrestling on social media.
James is among the most successful female wrestlers of all time following a successful stint with WWE as well as Impact Wrestling.
But it looks like the American grappler has quietly announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 42 years old as she seems to be focusing on a country music career.
A fan asked the six-time women's champion on Twitter if she would be Asuka's partner in the ongoing tournament for the vacant WWE Women's Tag Team titles before the brackets were revealed.
The ex-Divas Champion said that wasn't the case as she feels she is finished with wrestling.
James tweeted: "No. I feel I’m done in wrestling."
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The 42-year-old is among the wrestlers that paved the way for the Women's Revolution in 2015, which ultimately saw female athletes getting the same spotlight, respect and booking as men.
The ex-Women's Champion stood out during the Diva Era, which mainly saw female wrestlers pose as afterthoughts to their male counterparts.
James made her debut in 2005 and had one of the best pre-Women's Revolution matches of all time as she beat Trish Stratus for her first title at WrestleMania 22.
She then had some amazing bouts with Hall of Famer Lita before moving to Impact Wrestling in 2010.
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That is where the former NXT star became a four-time Knockouts Champion and had some incredible encounters with the likes of Tara and Madison Rayne.
She returned to WWE in 2016 for one last run and helped in the development of several stars, such as Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax and Asuka.
James left again in 2021 but made history with a one-off appearance at this year's Royal Rumble as she became the first ever wrestler to open the forbidden door between WWE and Impact Wrestling.
The legendary wrestler entered the Women's Royal Rumble Match with her Impact Wrestling theme song and Impact Women's Championship around her waist.
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