Mickie James Turned Down Guaranteed Money to Walk Away From TNA

Former TNA Knockouts Champion Mickie James turned down guaranteed money to walk away from TNA. As we previously reported, James opted to not re-sign a TNA contract two weeks ago, allowing her current contract to expire and making herself a free agent.

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that James was reportedly offered $60,000 a year to stay with the company, but she refused the offer. James, who is also a former WWE Women’s Champion, would like another run in the WWE, and is already taking independent bookings to fill her open schedule.

It is being reported that James currently charges $1,800 for an independent appearance. James also has a Country music career and plays shows for supplemental income, charging $3,750 to $5,000 a performance, depending on the length of the set and how many band members she has playing with her that night.