THREADS with MCKENZIE MITCHELL

Shane "Swerve" Strickland (@)swerveconfident is a professional wrestler, rapper, actor, and Mogul Embassy leader.  He is FKA Isiah Swerve Scott in WWE and in AEW he is back to his original name of Swerve Strickland.  He sits down with McKenzie Mitchell in Orlando, FL to talk about his evolution of looks and appearance throughout the years, his experience with Hit Row, his mentality behind his time at WWE vs AEW, and who he has shared ideals with quite a bit in his career.  Swerve talks about his statement jackets designed for him for a big moments, his view point on gear and why it matters to his career, and a look color that he loves but had to change.  Have you ever wondered why he has black crows on his gear? 

Ryan Cabrera (@ryancabrera) is a platinum selling singer-songwriter. His major label debut, Take It All Away hit #8 on the Billboard 200 Album Charts and he has captured hearts of American music fans ever since. His tunes have been featured on multiple popular on television shows and movies such as Fantastic Four, Son of the Mask, Will and Grace, and So You Think You Can Dance. Ryan is a producer, actor, television star, new dad and husband to WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss. Cabrera explains how he got his hair so big in the early 2000s and goes in-depth on his thought process behind style and fashion. Plus, Ryan has whose ring?! Iconic! Get in on the goodness: https://www.factor75.com/threads50 use code: THREADS50 for 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Score big with DraftKings Sportsbook - the BEST Place to bet touchdowns. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code COMBINE. New customers get $250 in bonus bets when you bet just five bucks AND get one month of NFL+ Premium on us! Only on DraftKings - The Crown Is Yours. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/ SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

John Hennigan (@johnhennigan) is a professional wrestler, actor, writer, producer, and stuntman. He is best known and FKA John Morrison in WWE. In 2002, John was the co-winner of Tough Enough with Matt Cappotelli where he went on to wrestle in OVW and ECW. Almost immediately in his early career he was a main player on the roster, wrestling the likes of Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero winning his first championship alongside his tag team partner Joey Mercury as MNM. John later had an incredibly successful career alongside The Miz, winning a Slammy and multiple championships. John worked outside of WWE in IMPACT Wrestling, Lucha Underground, and Lucha Libre AAA before returning to WWE after 8 years away. Hennigan was on Survivor: Season 37 and is a filmmaker where he has directed and produced several short movies. He is married to professional wrestler, Taya Valkyrie, and is currently working in AEW and ROH. We talk all about John's evolution of gear, as a performer for nearly 32 years! He discusses his signature jackets, what looks didn't work and more!  SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/ SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

Barbie Blank (@thebarbieblank) is an American model, professional wrestler, and influencer. She is FKA Kelly Kelly in WWE where she is former Divas Champion and was the first female to win the 24/7 Championship. Barbie started her career in ECW and would trailblaze in the industry for nearly a decade. Barbie is one of the youngest to have a successful career in WWE, retiring at the age of 25! Performing comes naturally to Barbie as she got her start as a Venus and Hawaiian Tropics model. Barbie was nominated for a Kids Choice award in 2012 and has been featured on numerous other television shows including The Price is Right, WAGS, and Days of Our Lives. Have you ever wondered why Barbie decided to wear chaps for a season in her career? Or how it felt to be a part of Extreme Expose? All of that and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/ SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

Kira Magnin-Forster (@)thetayavalkyrie) is a professional wrestler, fitness competitor, actress, and influencer. She is a multi-time champion in several promotions, holding the record for the longest reigns as Impact Knockouts and AAA Reina de Reinas Champion. Her background as a ballerina and gymnast set her up for her later career in wrestling, marking her incredibly successful in the ring. Valkyrie talks about each of her looks throughout every phase of her career in WWE, TNA Wrestling, ROH, Lucha Underground, AAA, and AEW. Taya talks about her inspiration behind her looks and how it's evolved throughout the years. She talks extensively on her time in Mexico and how that time impacted her as a woman today. Plus, have you ever wondered why Taya wears monochromatic looks? SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/ SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

Jessica McKay (@jessicamckay) and Cassie Lee (@cassielee) are professional wrestlers, influencers,  podcasters, former 2x champions, and new moms. Best known and FKA The Iiconics in WWE, they were tag team champions winning the titles at Wrestlemania 35. After their time in WWE, they had a run in TNA where they took on the name he IInspiration and became new tag team champions. Originally from Australia, Jessica and Cassie started their wrestling journey together at PWA and continue to conquer each phase of their life together as best friends. Jessica and Cassie discuss arguably their biggest moment(s) in their careers, favorite gear from the past and dive into the inspiration behind a lot of their looks from TV. Plus, Cassie learns a couple new things about Jessica in this episode.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/ SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

Chelsea Green (@chelseaagreen) is a Canadian professional wrestler, influencer, stunt woman, and actress. She is a former TNA Knockouts Champion and WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. Green trained under Lance Storm and has years of experience in the ring. She has been a featured character on the likes of NWA, Lucha Underground, Ring of Honor, and many other companies. Green got her start in professional wrestling on WWE's Tough Enough reality show that eventually led to her booking other jobs. With a massive social media following, Chelsea understands the reach she has online and utilizes the relationships she has developed with fans to create her in-ring look. Have you ever wondered why "Shhh" is incorporated into her entrance? Or who inspired her to wear her signature hat? Her feelings on gear and more only on THREADS. Get in on the goodness: https://www.factor75.com/threads50 use code: THREADS50 for 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/ SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

Amanda Rose Saccomanno (@mandysacs) is an American professional wrestler, television personality, and fitness and figure competitor. FKA Mandy Rose, she is best known for her time in WWE as NXT Women's Champion and the leader of Toxic Attraction. Amanda got her start in professional wrestling through Tough Enough and later was a featured character on E!'s Total Divas. She is the brains behind Amarose skin care and is partners with WWE's Sonya Deville in Damandyz donuts. Although she is a 10x cover magazine model and well-known influencer, Amanda is so much more than just a pretty face. She spends her time helping out at her family's deli in New York as a deli clerk. Amanda tells what gear she felt like didn't get enough recognition. Plus, was Mandy Rose supposed to win the Smackdown Women's Championship at Wrestlemania 35? All that and more in Threads! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/ SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

THREADS with MCKENZIE MITCHELL // EP 3 // TORRIE WILSON Torrie Wilson (@torriewilson)  is an American model, former fitness competitor and professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in WWE.  As a fitness competitor, Wilson won Miss Galaxy in 1999. Shortly after, she was signed by World Championship Wrestling, where she was a integral part of the WWF Invasion. In 2019, Wilson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.  Throughout her career, Torrie has been featured on the cover of several well-know magazines including FHM, Playboy, Strong Fitness, and Fitness Gurls.  In 2003, Wilson was on NBC's "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" and on Project Runway in 2007. Torrie discusses her career and what she was wearing for some of her capstone moments. Plus, how she felt about being part of the first ever lingerie match and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/  SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

Sharmell Huffman (@sharmellhuffman) is a professional wrestler, valet, pageant queen, professional dancer turned entrepreneur and actress. She is the wife of Booker T Huffman and played a crucial part in his career. Sharmell is now a WWE Hall of Famer for blazing a trail in WWE as one of the original WCW Nitro Girls. Outside of wrestling, her accomplishments are vast! Sharmell has performed on some of the biggest stages under stars like James Brown as a professional dancer. She was Miss Black Indiana and Miss Black America in 1991.  Today, Sharmell is an active actress booking gigs on Chicago PD and more! She is co-owner and co-founder of Reality of Wrestling which trains and helps the next generation of superstars.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell FOLLOW ON IG  / https://www.instagram.com/mckenzienmitchell/  SHOP MY JEWELRY (@headlinebymm): https://www.headlinebymm.com/ EMAIL ME: mckenziemitchell.mgmt@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON X / https://x.com/mckenzienmitch

Natalya Neidhart (@natbynature) is professional wrestler with over 2 decades of experience and knowledge! With 17 years under the WWE umbrella, she is a multi-time women's champion. Natalya is one of the only women to hold both the Diva's Championship and Smackdown Women's Championship. She is a 4th generational superstar as a member of the Hart Dynasty carrying on the legacy of the Hart Foundation. With over 2,000 matches, Natalya is a Guinness Book World Record Holder, was an original cast member on Total Divas, and has paved the way for many women in professional wrestling with her expertise, skill, and ability to connect with all generations. Natalya discusses her Wrestlemania 35 year alongside Beth Phoenix, her favorite jacket ever from Summerslam 2019 against Becky Lynch, and wearing her dad's (Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) jacket right after his passing to pay tribute. Nattie explains the origins of the Hart Foundation wearing pink and black and how she wants to be remembered when it's time to hang up the boots. Fashion, style, a cameo from her husband TJ Wilson and more on Threads!

Matt Cardona (@themattcardona) is a professional wrestler, Major Wrestling Figure podcast host, and owner of Big Rubber Guys toys and Major Bendies.  He is FKA Zack Ryder in WWE and since his release in 2020, he has been a Death Match King, Indy God and Belt Collector, and has held championships all over the world. He sits down with McKenzie Mitchell in Orlando, FL to talk about his evolution of looks and appearance throughout the years, what he did with his first ever death match gear, what was hidden in his jacket when he won the Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania 32, and how he continues to stay relevant in an ever changing environment.  Matt shares what gear he would remake if he could, dreams turning reality, and where his inspiration mostly comes from. Plus, have you ever wondered why Matt always wears purple?  SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell

Jordynne Grace (@jordynnegrace) is a bodybuilder, powerlifter, professional wrestler and influencer. She is a Triple Crown TNA Knockouts Champion, currently in her third reign.  Jordynne Grace recently made history when we showed up on WWE television to challenge for a title on NXT Battleground against Roxanne Perez. In this episode, Grace talks about her experience working with Shawn Michaels and Triple H. But this is only the beginning of success we'll see for Jordynne as she ranked no 24 in ESPN's best professional wrestlers under 30.  Grace has held records outside of wrestling, as the current WNPF Georgia State and National Record holder in the squat at 320 lb (150 kg), the bench press at 210 lb (95 kg) and the deadlift at 355 lb (161 kg) in the 165 lb. weight class.  Wonder where Jordynne gets her inspiration in her gear? Plus, what makes her comfortable and confident in her skin? Those answers and much more!  SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL TO VIEW THE EPISODE IN ITS ORIGINAL INTENDED FORMAT ► https://www.youtube.com/@McKenzieNMitchell

Threads with McKenzie Mitchell explores the intersection of fashion, sports, and entertainment, uncovering the stories behind the iconic looks from iconic moments.  Each episode features in-depth interviews with athletes, entertainers, and fashion icons, revealing the personal and often emotional journeys behind their most memorable outfits.  From the wrestling ring to the red carpet, join McKenzie Mitchell behind the scenes and discover how these looks came to be and the impact they've had on the individuals who wore them and the audiences who admired them.