04/14/08 Monday Night Raw - London, England - Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix
Phoenix's music is still among my favorites in WWE. Ross asked Lawler about facing someone you've never been able to beat. Lawler said you can't help but have personal doubts. Glamazon pretty much dominated throughout. She applied a cool chicken wing submission hold with Mickey held in the air face down. Mickey escaped and shoved Phoenix into the corner turnbuckle. She followed up with an elbow to the face and a kick to the gut. She showed fire and set up her DDT. Phoenix shoved her into the corner to block it. Ross said if she was thinking DDT, "she thought too long." Phoenix stomped Mickie in the corner. Mickie came back with a Thesz press off the second rope, which Ross inexplicably called a bulldog, for a two count. Ross and Lawler expressed amazement at Phoenix's resilience. Mickie surprised Phoenix with a victory roll for a surprise three count to capture the Women's Title. Mickie celebrated like she just opened the $1 briefcase instead of the $500,000 and $1,000,000 briefcases late in "Deal of No Deal." She grabbed the belt and practically tripped over herself in celebration as she headed up the rampway.

After the commercial break Mickie was still celebrating and crying on stage. She was joined by Maria and Ashley. Todd Grisham interviewed her. Mickie said she knew she could do it. She was so emotional she kissed Grisham on the lips for several seconds. He fell backward.Lawler said, "Mickie James has just done what was thought to be impossible - kiss Todd Grisham. Just kidding." With the ratings success of TNA's women's division, WWE is smart if this is a sign of them taking note and renewing a serious athletic division based on more than just T&A.? PWtorch.com

04/18/08 Internet News - Mickie Talks About Winning Title Back
The following was posted on WWE.com a few days after Mickie winning the title belt:

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Moments after Mickie James was victorious over Beth Phoenix to win back the Women’s Championship in London on Monday, Diva Dish was there to hear Mickie’s thoughts and experience the excitement surrounding her big win.

“I feel exuberated,” said a beaming Mickie. “There are no words that can really describe how I feel. I’ve gone a million matches against Beth and had yet to beat her. I’ve thrown everything but a brick wall at her. Tonight it all paid off.”

Mickie attributes her victory to studying Beth’s matches and training hard, day after day. The new Women’s Champ said she believes she’s finally found The Glamazon’s weakness.

“The fact is that I’m just a little bit quicker. She may be stronger. She may be bigger, but I’m quicker and maybe a little smarter,” Mickie explained.

The Diva’s mother is on the top of her list of people she’d like to thank for their support. Next are fellow Raw beauties, Maria and Ashley.

“It felt good that they were there, because it shows that they really care,” Mickie said. “They’re my friends and they’re not just single-serving friends, as a movie once said. They actually really do care about me.”

Mickie called herself a “fighting champion” and is ready to defend her coveted gold. As for the former Women’s Champion, Mickie refused to utter a negative word about her fierce competitor.

“Beth was one heck of a champion. I’m very glad that I was able to face her out there tonight and I’m very grateful I was able to win the gold from her tonight. I have nothing bad or crass to say about Beth, because that is not my style,” Mickie said.

“As for everyone else, I want to thank them for believing in me. I appreciate it and I love them all. I’m the new champion again. Four times … four times!” WWE.com

WebMaster's Note: Somehow we missed something or Mickie's mind is slipping. We show that this is her third title, not the fourth. Also, yes Beth was very dominating during her title reign, but "one heck of a champion" is not exactly the truth. She only defended her title 3 times in 6 months, wrestling in  numerous "non-title" matches.