It was reported on September 22nd that James had signed a contract with TNA Wrestling and would return to the promotion during the live iMPACT! broadcast.
James was released by World Wrestling Entertainment on April 22 and TNA Wrestling reportedly began courting her shortly thereafter.
On May 20, TNA president Dixie Carter started the buzz about James possibly joining the organization, announcing on Twitter that she attended her CD release party in Nashville, Tennessee.




