Report: Mickie James taking 'a break' from Impact Wrestling

Mickie James is no longer listed as an active competitor on the Impact Wrestling roster.  

Her profile has been removed from the company's roster page. PWInsider is reporting that James is taking "a break" from Impact, citing sources within the company. 

It was also noted that the relationship between James and Impact remains strong, she's considered a company legend, and could return "at any time." 

James is believed to have been working without a contract in Impact since returning in 2021. In June, it was reported that she was still a free agent despite regularly appearing on Impact programming and winning the Knockouts title. 

Fightful would later report that Impact considers James as "a woman of her word" and that "there's never been any real concern of her going back on commitments."

James was forced to vacate the Knockouts title in April due to injury. She returned in September and would unsuccessfully challenge Trinity for the title she never lost at Bound for Glory 2023 on October 21.