Mickie James was hesitant about potentially retiring from the squared circle ahead of her Impact Knockouts Word Championship match against Jordynne Grace at Friday night’s Hard To Kill pay-per-view event. However, the Last Rodeo is still alive and well as James dethroned Grace to capture the Impact Knockouts World Title after an intense battle at the pay-per-view event.
James’ latest title victory marks her fifth run with the Impact Knockouts World Championship. She last held the prestigious title from October 2021 to March 2022. Grace’s second title reign ends at 208 days after winning the gold from Tasha Steelz at Impact Slammiversary in July 2022.
SHE DID IT! @MickieJames is the NEW Knockouts World Champion! #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/wYiIqADwd0
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2023
#ANDNEW Knockouts World Champion!@MickieJames #HardToKill pic.twitter.com/ndFyUJVIlp
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) January 14, 2023