Mickie James Recalls Near Injury During Historic WWE Match

Mickie James experienced a frightening moment during her Falls Count Anywhere match against Melina on WWE Raw in 2007, which was significant for the women’s division. The match was for the Women’s Championship and marked the first instance of such stipulations in WWE.

James suffered an awkward landing after executing a hurricanrana, leading her to believe she had broken her neck due to severe whiplash and restricted neck movement. She described the incident as alarming, recalling that she collapsed when attempting to stand, convinced of a serious injury.

In her reflections, James noted that freak accidents can occur even during familiar moves, sharing her history of injuries sustained in the ring. The match concluded with Melina retaining the WWE Women’s Championship, amidst a chaotic feud that extended backstage involving other wrestlers.