Mickie James believes the current generation of women's wrestlers is highly skilled, necessitating that companies develop their women's divisions.

“now there's an ocean of female talent out there that can go you know and that's that that's the real difference maker but i think that's a testament to all that ground work and all that pavement treaded you know by every single female before us”

Total Divas had a significantly positive impact on the growth and perception of women's wrestling.

“this show impacted women's wrestling so much. My mom, you know, isn't the biggest wrestling fan. Sorry, mother. You're going to have to learn to love it. But she loved watching Total Divas, and it was something we could do together.”