WWE released backstage interviewer McKenzie Mitchell earlier this month and ended her run with the company, which commenced in 2019.
On a recent edition of the “Insight” podcast, Mitchell discussed her shocking release from WWE, the outreach of support following the termination of her contract, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
McKenzie Mitchell on her WWE release: “I’m good. You know, I think once the dust has settled, it’s been really, it’s a blessing. I think that there are so many new beginnings, and I’m excited to see what’s to come in the future. The outreach and the support that I’ve gotten from friends, family, coworkers, colleagues, production, staff executives in WWE, the fans most importantly, it’s been insane. That’s what made me emotional when I got released was being able to hear from everyone how much I impacted their opinion when watching WWE and when watching NXT. That’s what made me emotional was hearing from all of the people their favourite moments in my career and the favourite interviews that I’ve done and the magic that was created on screen like that made it made such a big impact on me to see what I made on them.”
On goals that were never accomplished: “I really always wanted to have my WrestleMania moment, just as the Superstars do. They want to have their moment of having all their hard work that’s built up to this moment, to this match, to this exact, huge capstone experience. I didn’t get to have that WrestleMania interview or host a kick-off show. That was something I did for NXT. But I didn’t get to do that on a larger scale with the WWE main roster. So that’s something I’ve always really wanted to do, and to have the Royal Rumbles and go on the road and say, Hey, I made it to Raw to SmackDown so that was a bummer. That’s a bummer to say like, I wanted to do those things. And I wanted to do WrestleMania.”
On a possible return: “Never say never. I know that people say that and it kind of sounds cliche. But it’s true. I didn’t get to have my goodbye in WWE. I didn’t get to choose to leave. And that’s where I was saying I think some people need to take a break, I didn’t get that opportunity to say, I’m ready to take a break. I was ready to keep on going and go to WrestleMania and do the Royal Rumble and all of those things. So it was really awesome to hear Shawn [Michaels] say those things, never say never.”
On what’s next: “I don’t know. I think that’s okay sometimes to say, I don’t know. And I think sometimes it’s nice to take a break, stop and change direction and go, What is it that I really want to do? Do I want to continue in wrestling? Do I want to do something in entertainment and in music and in media? So there’s a lot of question marks. But also, I’m excited to see what’s next. Vic [Joseph] and I have talked about having a baby.”
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WWE released backstage interviewer McKenzie Mitchell earlier this month, bringing an end to her run with the company that began in 2019. Mitchell recently appeared on the “Insight” podcast to discuss her shocking release from WWE, the support she received following her contract termination, and her plans for the future.
During the podcast, Mitchell expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support she received from friends, family, coworkers, colleagues, production staff, executives in WWE, and most importantly, the fans. She was moved by the impact she had on people’s opinions while watching WWE and NXT. Hearing about their favorite moments in her career and the interviews she conducted made a significant impact on her.
One of Mitchell’s unfulfilled goals was to have her WrestleMania moment, just like the Superstars. She wanted to experience the culmination of all her hard work in a grand match or interview at WrestleMania. While she had the opportunity to host a kick-off show for NXT, she never got the chance to do so on a larger scale with the WWE main roster. Mitchell also expressed disappointment at not being able to participate in events like the Royal Rumble and travel with Raw and SmackDown.
When asked about a possible return to WWE, Mitchell said, “Never say never.” She didn’t have the chance to say goodbye or choose to leave WWE. She was ready to continue her journey, including participating in WrestleMania and the Royal Rumble. Mitchell found it encouraging to hear Shawn Michaels say “never say never,” leaving the door open for a potential return in the future.
As for what’s next, Mitchell admitted that she doesn’t have all the answers yet. She believes it’s okay to say, “I don’t know,” and sometimes it’s necessary to take a break and reassess one’s goals. She is considering various options in wrestling, entertainment, music, and media. Mitchell also mentioned that she and her husband, Vic Joseph, have discussed starting a family.
In conclusion, McKenzie Mitchell’s release from WWE marked the end of her tenure with the company. Despite the unexpected departure, she remains positive and grateful for the support she received. Mitchell is excited about the new beginnings that lie ahead and is open to exploring different opportunities in her career. Whether or not she returns to WWE, her fans will undoubtedly be eager to see what the future holds for this talented interviewer.