As noted, WWE announced IMPACT Wrestling Knockouts Champion Mickie James for the 30-Woman Royal Rumble match at this month's WWE Royal Rumble 2022 pay-per-view.
Following the announcement, James, who was trending on Twitter, took to social media to comment on the exciting news.
"Ya'll talk about doors like you're doing big things. B*tch I raise the BAR and kick out the ceiling," wrote James via her official Instagram page. "Because that's what legends do."
She continued, "Yes, you heard right! After tomorrow [at] IMPACT Hard To Kill, I'm taking myself, my boots, and my IMPACT Knockouts Championship all the way to WWE Royal Rumble!"
Her post concluded with a tease for an appearance at "The Show of Shows" later this year.
"Final Destination -- WrestleMania. #LegendSh*tOnly #ThankYou #BigThings #BigDreams #HardcoreCountry."
Also commenting on the announcement regarding Mickie James in the WWE Royal Rumble match were IMPACT executive Scott D'Amore, Tommy Dreamer and James' husband, Nick Aldis. Check out their comments below.
Well, well, well… congrats to @IMPACTWRESTLING Knockouts WORLD Champion @MickieJames and congrats to @WWE for finally walking through the forbidden door.
Welcome to the party!
See you at #HardToKill tomorrow on @FiteTV https://t.co/wOGUDDak2z— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) January 8, 2022
Mickie James has @IMPACTWRESTLING’s blessing to carry the Knockouts World Title belt into the Royal Rumble. And, as you saw, @WWE respects her as a World Champion
BUT, Mickie has to get by Deonna Purrazzo at #HardToKill tomorrow night or she goes to the Rumble 6lbs lighter...— Scott D'Amore (@ScottDAmore) January 8, 2022
Trending WORLDWIDE
1. #SmackDown
4. @MickieJames
5 @IMPACTWRESTLING
I just wanna know who she will pick
When she wins the whole FN thang @BeckyLynchWWE @MsCharlotteWWE#hardcorecountry pic.twitter.com/AGgkaFEyvv— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) January 8, 2022
At the risk of being a cringe sentimental tweet, I do want to say how proud I am of @MickieJames for once again just hitting the ground running and proving that you can't stop true top level talent if they're all business like her...& props to @nwa, @IMPACTWRESTLING & @WWE.
2022— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) January 8, 2022
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