The climactic finish to Super Bowl LVIII that saw the Kansas City Chiefs emerge supreme once again has had the wrestling world talking.

At the end of the fourth quarter, the Chiefs were tied 19-19 with the San Fransisco 49ers. In overtime, it looked like the 49ers were going to win. That was until the last second when the Chiefs scored, earning them the lead and their latest Super Bowl championship. 

The Wrestling World Reacts

On Twitter, Baron Corbin shared his delight that the Chiefs are now back-to-back champions. The Lone Wolf, who had been backing the Chiefs from the start, couldn’t celebrate two loudly as his children were sleeping. 

Holy shit!!! Back to Back Champions!!!!!! @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/LbvU4Trww7

— Tom (@TomPestock) February 12, 2024

Naomi attended the game with Mercedes Mone and Bayley and the three had been backing the 49ers. Safe to say, the Glow was not pleased with the result. 

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— Trinity (@TheTrinity_Fatu) February 12, 2024

WWE and TNA Wrestling Hall of Famer Bully Ray joked that the result was illegitimate with some wrestling terminology. 

ITS A WORK!!!
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— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) February 12, 2024

Former AEW Women’s World Champion Nyla Rose didn’t watch the game live but felt it would’ve been better had it taken place in the legendary Tokyo Dome used for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom. 

The Super Bowl was good I hear, would have been better if it were at the Tokyo Dome tho

— Rizzie McGuire? (@NylaRoseBeast) February 12, 2024

Rose would also use an image of Travis Kelce at the game to tease Mercedes Mone’s expected arrival in AEW. The Boss will reportedly debut at the upcoming Big Business event in her hometown of Boston next month. 

It’s called @AEW BIG BUSINESS! And it’s in Boston on March 13! But they spelled it “BOSSTON” and I’m pretty sure one of the “S’s” was a dollar sign and that’s not even remotely close to how you spell Boston. Anyway it’s gonna be at @tdgarden stadium which is a really nice venue!… pic.twitter.com/j5qO3Nk8rs

— Rizzie McGuire? (@NylaRoseBeast) February 12, 2024

Music icon Taylor Swift was at the big game, rooting for her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Chiefs. In a tweet, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus drew comparisons between herself and the Shake It Off star. 

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— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) February 12, 2024

The United Football League owned by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, also reminded fans that their season kicks off next month. 

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— United Football League (@TheUFL) February 12, 2024

Usher performed at the Big Game’s half time show, in a performance that left Chelsea Green deceased. 

I can’t even. I’m deceased. Fave halftime yet! #SuperBowl

— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) February 12, 2024

Corey Graves also had his own unique reaction to the Super Bowl half-time show. 

Guys, right now, your lady is having a moment.

Let her have it. There is nothing we can do to compete with Usher. Just accept it.#SuperBowl

— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) February 12, 2024

And WWE themselves congratulated the Chiefs with the introduction of the new limited edition Super Bowl LVIII Champions Legacy title. 

WHAT. A. GAME.
Celebrate #SuperBowl Champions @Chiefs with a limited-edition @NFL Legacy Title.

This officially licensed NFL product is the ultimate way to show your fandom for the champions. Get yours today: https://t.co/uKcGZKKfTD pic.twitter.com/c27UWRy99S

— WWE (@WWE) February 12, 2024

2024 is drawing near and with it, so does the possibility for a fresh start for the Superstars of WWE. 

Last year proved to be a year of massive change for WWE, with the biggest being the acquisition of WWE by Endeavor and the launch of TKO Group Holdings. 2023 also saw returns, releases, heel turns and a certain Tribal Chief continuing his dominant reign as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. 

So what’s next? Well here are some of the New Year’s Resolutions from the Superstars of WWE. 

Bianca Belair

Bianca Belair lost the WWE Women’s Championship to IYOY SKY at SummerSlam, mere moments after capturing the gold at the same event. On last week’s SmackDown, Belair admitted she doesn’t usually make resolutions, but vowed to recapture the title and remain undefeated at WrestleMania. 

What is @BiancaBelairWWE's New Year's Resolution? ???@Iyo_SkyWWE, you may want to hear this… #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/LfY465QvZ5

— WWE (@WWE) December 30, 2023

Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits

On the show, Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits resolved that they will have “more” in 2024. Lashley added that the new year will not just be good for his faction, but it’ll be “All Mighty.”

Grayson Waller & Austin Theory

Grayson Waller & Austin Theory have impressed those backstage as a tag-team. On SmackDown, the pair said that winning singles and tag titles are their goals for 2024. Theory added that he wants to win the Royal Rumble while Waller plans on headlining WrestleMania. 

Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio has a simple resolution for 2024: to get Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar. 

Trish Stratus

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has shared her big plans for the New Year. After competing in 10 matches in 2023, the seven-time Women’s Champion plans to be back in the ring once again in 2024. 

This year, Trish Stratus made her in-ring return to WWE after more than three years of inactivity. During her comeback, she showed fans that she could still compete with current talent on the roster and still had goals in wrestling. Stratus seemingly enjoyed her return and is looking to compete again next year.

On December 20, the WWE Hall of Famer appeared on Grown Ass Women TV with Mickie James, Lisa Marie Varon (Victoria), and SoCal Val to share that she hopes to step back into the ring in 2024. 

Trish Stratus planning WWE return

Prior to this year, Stratus was not an active WWE Superstar since 2019, when she wrestled two matches. 

In 2023, Stratus wrestled ten matches – her most active year since 2006. Since ’06, she’s wrestled in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2018 and 2019. (Stats via Cagematch.net)

After an active year, Stratus delivered the great news that she enjoyed her WWE experience this year and she hopes to get back in the ring very soon.

“Thank you to all my Stratospherians, like, for coming out, supporting, and it was so fun when I went, especially going back to wrestling and tapping into like ‘If you know you know moments’ and like having that, like, ‘Oh, I loved when she did that back in the day,’ and so that was fun and I look forward to doing that again next year. I’m so excited,” said Stratus.

Stratus had her comeback match teaming with Lita and Becky Lynch to defeat Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai & IYO SKY) in a Six-Women Tag Team Match at WWE WrestleMania 39 on April 1. Some fans expected that she would be done after the event, but she ended up sticking around for five more months. 

Stratus ended her return feuding with Lynch, culminating in losing a Steel Cage Match at WWE Payback on September 2.  

How Could WWE Bring Back Trish Stratus in 2024?

While the storyline with Lynch is seemingly over, Stratus does have unfinished business in WWE. 

Fans may recall that her former protégé, Zoey Stark, took her out after the match. Starks landed her signature Z-360 on Stratus, ending their alliance. WWE has an opportunity to follow up on Stark’s rebellion by having the WWE Hall of Famer feud with her. 

Another possibility to bring back Stratus is for the WWE Royal Rumble on January 24, 2024. She could be a surprise entrant in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble Match, which fans would be thankful for. 

There are several other ways WWE could reintroduce her, and it’s unclear if she is currently in the immediate creative plans. Regardless, she is excited to have another run in the company and show that she can still compete with today’s roster.  

Former SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley plans to use Trish Stratus’ kindness against her at WrestleMania.

‘The Role Model’ recently recalled an emotional story about Stratus mentoring her at a difficult period in her career. Stratus opened up to her, which may turn out to be a big mistake.

Stratus has served as a mentor of sorts to several of today’s top female competitors including Bayley and Sasha Banks (now Mercedes Moné in NJPW). Bayley and Banks were the inaugural WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions after winning the titles in 2019. However, defending the titles belts at WrestleMania 35, they lost to the IIconics in a Fatal 4-Way match.

There were reports that the Boss-N-Hug Connection were extremely upset following their loss, but Stratus was there to inspire them and help turn the setback into a learning experience.

Bayley recalled the emotional incident

Over the weekend, Bayley tweeted about Trish consoling her and Sasha Banks after their WrestleMania 35 loss. During this discussion, Stratus opened up about her own ups and downs, as well as her insecurities and weaknesses. Little did she know that she’d be standing across the ring from Bayley four years later.

The Hall of Famer responded to the tweet and stated that at least the Damage CTRL leader already knows how it feels to lose at WrestleMania and will be able to “CTRL” (control) her tears better this time.

“Yah I remember. Well, at least you already know what if feels to lose at #WrestleMania… maybe you can CTRL [control] your tears better this year,” Stratus wrote.

Trish Stratus is set to team up with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Becky Lynch and Lita to take on Damage CTRL at WrestleMania 39.

The dream team of WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Becky Lynch and Lita, and Trish Stratus, are looking to shut Damage CTRL up for good at WrestleMania 39.

Last month, Lita made her return to WWE to aid Lynch in a steel cage match against Bayley, which had originally been scheduled for the Raw is XXX event.

On last week’s Raw, Lynch and Lita dethroned Dakota Kai and IYO SKY to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, the first title for Lita since 2006.

While Bayley tried to interfere in that match, the returning Trish Stratus (who had been scheduled for the previous week’s Raw but didn’t appear) neutralized the Role Model.

WrestleMania 39

On this week’s Raw, the new champions and Stratus celebrated the victory but were quickly interrupted by Damage CTRL

Stratus then challenged Damage CTRL to a six-woman-tag team match and made it clear that she wanted to shut Bayley up once and for all.

Bayley accepted the challenge on behalf of her team.

The WrestleMania match will mark Stratus’ first match since SummerSlam 2019, when she lost to Charlotte Flair in Canada.

Surprisingly, this will mark the second in-ring WrestleMania appearance for Lita, after she challenged for the WWF Women’s Championship at WrestleMania X8.

Double-Booked?

The announcement of Lynch, Lita and Stratus against Damage CTRL at WrestleMania is an interesting one, given that this isn’t the match many expected.

It has been reported that WWE’s plan initially was for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at the two-night event in April.

Despite Rousey aggravating an injury (which is why she was in a sling on last Friday’s SmackDown,) she is expected to be fully healed in time for WrestleMania.

There is the possibility that the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions could compete on both nights, a feat Tamina Snuka and Natalya achieved at WrestleMania 37 in 2021.

Trish Stratus is back and she is already causing waves in the WWE world.

WWE had announced that Lita and Becky Lynch will be teaming up to challenge Damage CTRL for the Women’s Tag Team Titles on this week’s episode of Raw.

This came after Lita made her return to the WWE programming recently and helped The Man win a cage match against Bayley.

The bout was the main event of this week’s episode of the red-branded show, which also featured a Cody Rhodes match and the announcement of WrestleMania 39 host.

The tag champs were up to their usual shenanigans during this bout. At one point Bayley used one of the title belts to distract the referee and pulled Lita from the apron to stop her from tagging in.

Bayley continued distracting the challengers. This was until Trish Stratus made her surprise return to WWE TV and laid out the Damage CTRL leader.

This allowed the team of Becky Lynch and Lita to get the upper hand. The ending of the bout saw Becky locking Dakota Kai in Dis-Arm-Her on the ring apron.

The wrestling legend then delivered a Lita-sault to IYO SKY and pinned the young star to win the Women’s Tag Team Championships.

• WWE RAW Results (2/27): Damage CTRL Defends Tag Titles Against Becky Lynch and Lita, Brock Lesnar Responds to Omos, More

Trish Stratus did not appear on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, but some reports regarding what happened backstage have been greatly exaggerated.

The seven-time WWE Women’s Champion was scheduled to be on this week’s Raw as part of an edition of Bayley’s talk show Ding Dong Hello, with Damage CTRL.

Instead, that segment saw Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Lita appear and lay out the challenge for a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match.

Rumor Killer

As previously reported, “creative changes” led to Stratus’ segment on Raw being nixed, and the Hall of Famer left the show before Ding Dong Hello with Lynch and Lita.

Given that she left Raw early, a rumor has spread that Trish walked out of the taping over creative differences, unhappy with her segment being cut.

In an update, Fightful clarified that Stratus did not walk out because of frustrations over her segment being cut, but reiterated that it was a “creative change” that was made, and then she chose to leave as she was no longer needed at the event.

There is no evidence to suggest that Trish’s exit from this week’s Raw was anything but amicable.

What’s Next?

While Trish Stratus was not on Raw in Ottawa this week, her return to programming may just be a matter of days away.

The aforementioned WWE Women’s Tag Title match will take place on next week’s Raw, despite the match seemingly being big enough for the WrestleMania 39 card.

Many believe that Stratus will make her return on Raw next week, coming to the aid of Lynch and Lita against Damage CTRL, setting up a six-woman tag for WrestleMania.

While a six-woman tag match looks likely, it has been reported that WWE plans on ITO SKY and Dakota Kai defending their titles this April against Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler.

Fans in Ottawa, Canada were left very ‘unstratusfied’ during last night’s edition of Monday Night Raw, which didn’t see an appearance by Trish Stratus.

The post-Elimination Chamber 2023 edition of the red brand saw appearances by Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes, and Paul Heyman, among others.

The main event saw Canada’s own Edge make a rare in-ring appearance on Raw, coming up short against U.S. Champion Austin Theory thanks to interference by Finn Balor.

Trish Stratus

In the run-up to Raw, fans were excited to see the return of seven-time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus, who had been reported to be appearing on the show.

Raw’s three hours came and went without Trish, but Fightful Select reports that she was supposed to be on the show.

In fact, Trish was present at the event in Ottawa, and was scheduled to be on the card for the night’s events.

A source within WWE said that a “creative change” led to Trish being cut, and her spot with Bayley during an episode of Ding Dong Hello! not making it to air.

While Ding Dong Hello! did take place, the segment saw Lita and Becky Lynch appear, and lay out the challenge for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.

It is reported that Trish had already left the arena by the time that segment took place.

What’s Next?

In the run-up to WWE Elimination Chamber, it had been rumored that Trish would appearing on the go-home Raw before the PLE, setting up a six-woman tag match for the Montreal-based event.

That did not happen, and there is speculation that this rumored six-woman tag could happen at WrestleMania 39.

This would explain why Lynch and Lita challenging for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, a match that would fit right in on the WrestleMania card, is happening on Raw.

With that said, it has been reported that WWE’s plan for WrestleMania 39 is for Kai and SKY to defend their tag titles against Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler.

Trish Stratus has not been confirmed for any future appearances on Raw.

Trish Stratus is a legendary WWE women’s wrestler and seven-time Women’s Champion. She is reportedly set to make a return to the wrestling ring soon.

According to the Wrestling Observer, Stratus was scheduled to appear on the February 13th episode of Raw, but the storyline was delayed, possibly due to injury.

In September 2022, Stratus took to Twitter, where she shared a selfie and revealed that she had started working on a secret project. She also tagged the official WWE account, suggesting that she was working with the promotion.

It remains to be seen if this “secret project” was indeed connected to Stratus’ return after all.

Stratus in WWE

Stratus worked with WWE full-time from 2000 to 2006 before retiring in her hometown of Toronto at that year’s Unforgiven pay per view event.

Even though Stratus was gone for good from the world of professional wrestling, she made several appearances for the company since then and had a few matches.

In 2008, she wrestled her first match in over two years, teaming up with John Cena to defeat Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix. In 2018, Stratus made a comeback and had a series of matches during WWE Evolution, which was the promotion’s first-ever all-female pay per view event.

Stratus also recently called for Victoria to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

WWE fans have been eagerly waiting for Trish Stratus to make her return to the ring, and it seems like their wishes may soon come true. Despite the delay, reports suggest that the storyline involving Stratus is still on, and the wrestling legend will soon be back to give her fans another dose of ‘Stratusfaction.’

Trish Stratus has shared the ring with some of the best female talent to step foot inside of the squared circle, but she feels one name missing from the WWE Hall of Fame and getting the honor she deserves. 

Stratus believes Victoria deserves to get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Victoria’s career started with WWE in 2002 and feuded with Stratus, leading to several matches, including when she beat Stratus to win the WWE Women’s Championship in a Hardcore Match at Survivor Series 2002. 

Victoria would depart in 2009 before going to TNA Wrestling and won the Knockouts Championship five times and the Knockouts Tag Team Championship once.

The Push

In an interview with Justin Dhillon on Casual Conversations with The Classic, Stratus was asked to name which stars she’d like to see honored by WWE. 

“The aforementioned Mickie James, that’s for sure. I’d like to Victoria [get inducted]. Soon would be great. I think she’s well deserving. I think she’s underrated. I do so many interviews, and people ask me about different feud and different rivalries. I feel like when we were [competing], women’s wrestling was just turning the corner as far as being taken serious. Those matches with her that people [see] like, ‘Oh, this actually legit, and this is a viable part of the entire show.’ So yeah, Victoria for the Hall of Fame,” Stratus said.

H/T to Fightful for the transcription

On Thanksgiving night, November 22, 2001, WWE broadcasted a pretaped episode of SmackDown. The show featured a star-studded main event with The Rock teaming up with Rob Van Dam against Chris Jericho and The Dudley Boyz, not to mention a Kurt Angle vs. The Undertaker match and  Edge vs. Christian for the Intercontinental Championship in the undercard.

The most memorable part of the card, however, was a Gravy Bowl Match pitting Trish Stratus against Stacy Keibler.

Trish Stratus Vs. Stacy Keibler Wasn’t The First Gravy Bowl Match

The Gravy Bowl Match was little more complicated than it sounded—a match pitting two women in a pit full of what was ostensibly gravy, for what looked an awful lot like a mud wrestling match. The popularity and sex appeal of Trish Stratus and Stacy Keibler made their Gravy Bowl Match instantly the most iconic iteration of the match. They weren’t the originators, though.

The dubious honor of kicking off the Gravy Bowl Match gimmick goes to Jacqueline and Ivory. Though Trish Stratus would grow into being a highly skilled in-ring performer, she was only starting to get there in late 2001. By contrast, Jacqueline and Ivory were about as legit as it got in the women’s ranks, both tough, highly skilled veteran performers who were more clearly above this gimmick in 1999. Nonetheless, they worked a one-minute match, with Jacqueline getting better of it.

A Food Fight Preceded The Match

When Trish Stratus and Stacy Keibler clashed for their Gravy Bowl Match, they were less than a week removed from Survivor Series 2001, where WWE conclusively won its war against The Alliance. Stratus vs. Keibler felt like a bit of a coda. Though the action of the Invasion angle had clearly focused on the male performers, Stratus was a clear cut WWE talent whereas Keibler was one of the more consistently featured talents to come over from WCW and remain locked into her heel role with them for those first months under WWE contract.

The action got started with a food fight. Keibler made her entrance first and seated herself at a banquet table of Thanksgiving foods beside the Gravy Bowl. Stratus made her entrance second, wearing the Women’s Championship she’d picked up at the PPV. They both wore dresses and seemed set to eat before Keibler got things started, throwing a handful of mashed potatoes at Stratus and laughing at her. Sttratus got up close and personal, dumping gravy on Keibler’s head before a back and forth exchange covered them both in food, culminating in Stratus sling-shotting Keibler into the gravy to get the match properly started.

Trish Stratus Picked Up The Submission Victory

The action of The Gravy Bowl Match wasn’t all that technically impressive as the two struggled against each other with little rhyme or reason, alternately throwing the other down or dunking her head beneath the surface of the gravy as the momentum switched back and forth. Finally, Stratus hit something like and Alabama Slam, en route to applying a hold somewhere between a chin lock and camel clutch to make Keibler tap out.

In the aftermath, Keibler played the sore loser, kicking gravy up out of the bowl, before climbing out, complaining to the ref, and shoving him into the gravy. Meanwhile, Stratus celebrated on the entrance ramp, raising her title overhead.

There’s little doubt that the Gravy Bowl Match between Stacy Keibler and Trish Stratus was designed to make the most of each woman’s sex appeal with a provocative match that left both women sopping wet, with the justification that the bout celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday spirit. Stratus commented on the match explicitly years later in a visit to Lillian Garcia’s podcast, and how it felt like a non-sequitur after the women’s division and Stratus personally had gained significant momentum at the time. She complained about it to trainer Fit Finlay at the time.

Nonetheless, with the benefit of hindsight, Stratus reflected on it as little more than a speed bump. She would go on to assemble a more than Hall of Fame-worthy career, earning the respect of wrestling fans around the world in a boom period for women’s division over a decade before the so-called Women’s Revolution.

The WWE Universe will be getting another dose of ‘Stratusfaction’ soon enough according to seven-time Women’s Champion Trish Stratus.

Stratus worked full-time with WWE from 2006 to 2006, before retiring in her hometown of Toronto at that year’s Unforgiven Pay Per View.

Since then, the Canadian legend has made a handful of appearances for the company.

On Twitter, Stratus shared a selfie and said that she has just begun a secret project.

She also tagged the official WWE account, signalling that she is working with the promotion.

One More Match?

Trish is keeping tight-lipped on what this project could be, but another match is a possibility for the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame inductee.

Stratus’ most recent appearance for WWE came on the August 22, 2022, Monday Night Raw, which took place in her native Toronto, and where she teased having one more match.

Her promo was interrupted by Damage CTRL, leading to speculation among fans of a Bayley-Stratus match.

Stratus’ most recent match, which was billed as her retirement match, saw her lose to Charlotte Flair at Summerslam 2019, also in Toronto.

Stratus after Retirement

Despite leaving WWE in 2006, Stratus has made several appearances since then, and had several matches.

In 2008, Trish wrestled her first match in over two years, teaming with John Cena to defeat Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix.

Stratus also returned in 2018, having a series of matches around the time of WWE Evolution: the promotion’s first all-female Pay Per View.

Outside of wrestling, Stratus appeared in a 2013 music video for Mickie James’ song ‘Somebody’s Gonna Pay,’ and had a minor role for the TV movie ‘Christmas in the Rockies’ in 2020.

In March this year, she appeared as a judge on ‘Canada’s Got Talent.’

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus says she has “3 new scars and one less organ” after undergoing appendectomy surgery over the weekend.

Stratus was experiencing bad cramping in her abdomen over the past several days. She feels that she has a high tolerance for pain, but things got so bad that she took herself to the hospital. It turns out that was a very smart decision, because doctors determined her appendix had to be removed immediately.

In a message she posted on Instagram, Stratus urges her fans to listen to their bodies and get checked out if something doesn’t feel right.

“Some takeaways – listen to your body. Dr. Google told me appendicitis was pain in the lower right abdomen, so that’s why it took me a while to think it was that because at first the pain was all across my belly. But after getting another Dr. Google’s opinion (reading another article) I found out it will start as pain across your stomach (also was tender to touch) but as the appendix gets more inflamed the pain will migrate to the right side and continue to to get worse. And boy did it. Turns out it’s an organ that serves no function so good riddance old pal.

Got 3 new scars to add to my body badges and one less organ … recovery hasn’t been too bad so far, definitely manageable. Just wanted to check in!”

Here’s the video of Trish at the hospital:

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Trish Stratus is regarded as one of the WWE Superstars of all time. Despite her accomplishments, she hasn’t lost sight of her humble beginnings in the business.

Earlier this month, Stratus became the first woman to accept the Lou Thesz Award as part of her induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. The success didn’t come overnight. It was a long road to the top for the 7-time Women’s champion.

Stratus recently sat down with DS Shin for Ring The Belle and revealed she was initially hesitant to present herself as a WWE Superstar.

WWE Rookie

Trish Stratus made her WWE debut in 2000 during the Attitude Era. She started off as a heel manager for T&A (Test and Albert) and Val Venis. It wasn’t long before she was competing in matches. By early 2001, still in her rookie year, Stratus was thrust into the spotlight and featured in a prominent storyline with former WWE boss, Vince McMahon.

Stratus tells Ring the Bell that she initially felt insecure about her role in WWE. She didn’t take the traditional path to the world’s most prominent wrestling organization. As a former fitness model, she bypassed the independent minor leagues. Had she earn the right to call herself a wrestler?

The humility served Trish Stratus well. She found her way in WWE, to say the least. After several WrestleMania appearances and rivalries that are still spoken about until this day, she retired as Women’s champion in 2007.

She was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 and has competed several times since then, including a ‘dream match’ against Charlotte Flair at SummerSlam 2019.

Stratus was back on Raw this week in her hometown of Toronto and teased that we may not have seen the last of her in the ring.

Watch Trish Stratus’ full interview with Ring the Belle:

Please credit Ring the Belle with a link to SEScoops if you use any of the quotes transcribed in this article.

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has been announced for an appearance on this Monday’s episode of Raw from Toronto, Canada.

The wrestling veteran was originally announced for a couple of House Shows this weekend from Kingston on Saturday and London on Sunday.

WWE then confirmed on this week’s episode of SmackDown that Stratus will also be making an appearance on Monday’s Raw. The former champion took on her Twitter after this announcement to share her excitement:

Trish Stratus was part of the last WWE show in Toronto as well. It was a non-televised event that took place just before WrestleMania 38 on March 27.

The wrestling legend had a confrontation with the then Raw women’s champion Becky Lynch on the show where Stratus slapped The Man.

The Attitude Era star retired from wrestling in 2006. She has been making sporadic appearances for the company ever since.

This run ended with a match against Charlotte Flair at the SummerSlam 2019. Unfortunately for Trish, she lost this one-on-one bout against The Queen.

She returned to the ring for a run in 2018. Stratus first competed in the Women’s Royal Rumble and she then went on to have a few more matches.

• Trish Stratus is Ready to get Back in the Ring

The WWE Universe may be feeling a new wave of ‘Stratusfaction’ very soon as Hall of Famer Trish Stratus seems eager to get back in the ring.

Often considered one of the greatest female wrestlers in WWE history, its no wonder why countless fans want to see one more match from the Canadian legend, and their wish may soon be granted.

Trish Vs. Lynch

Speaking with Bill Apter, the seven-time WWE Women’s Champion was asked about a possible return given that she remains in incredible shape.

Trish explained why she would return, and that she’d like to face off one-on-one with Becky Lynch.

“If someone’s out of line – Becky Lynch – I might… She’s a little out of sorts right now, got a lot on her mind and I think I could take advantage of that.”

Trish Stratus on her strategy for a match with Becky Lynch.

This is the latest escalation between the two wrestlers, who recently went back and forth on social media.

After tweeting that Lynch is a “bit off” at the moment, Lynch responded that she’s “off the charts” and warned Trish not to test her.

Stratus’ Other Returns

While Trish Stratus officially retired in 2006, defeating Lita in her native Canada to win her seventh Women’s Championship, that didn’t keep the WWE Hall of Famer away.

In December 2008, Trish returned as the mystery partner of John Cena, and the pair defeated Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix on Raw.

Stratus would also have a one-night return in September 2009, and had a handful of matches in 2011, including getting a victory at WrestleMania 27.

Returning to the ring for the inaugural Women’s Royal Rumble in 2018, Trish would also wrestle at that year’s Evolution event.

Her most recent match came at Summerslam 2019, where she lost to Charlotte Flair.

Another opponent?

Trish may be ready to throw down with Becky Lynch, but that’s not the only opponent that Stratus is eyeing up.

Speaking with ET Canada in March, Stratus said she’d love to face Sasha Banks under the right circumstances.

Trish and Banks did collide in the 2018 Women’s Royal Rumble match but have never faced off one-on-one.

This match seems unlikely at this time though, given that Banks has been suspended after she and Naomi walked out of Raw last month.

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus has said that Becky Lynch seems a “bit off” following the latter’s defeat at Hell in a Cell 2022.

At last Sunday’s Premium Live Event, Lynch lost a triple threat match to Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair which also included Asuka.

On Twitter, Stratus responded to a fan who said they’d love to see Stratus have a role as a WWE authority figure which would lead to a match with Lynch,

While Trish said the match would be a “SPECTACLE” and that Becky Lynch is a “great asset” to the Women’s division, the Canadian legend said that Lynch is a “bit off.”

Responding, the WWE Raw Superstar said that the only ‘off’ she is is “off the charts.”

Stratus’ last match came at Summerslam 2019 when she lost to Charlotte Flair.

The deconstruction of Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch was for years WWE’s unquestionable top female Superstar, holding her own against every opponent.

Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, Natalya, and Sasha Banks are just some who fell to Lynch’s time on top, but things are much different now.

Since losing the Raw Women’s Title to Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38, Lynch has become increasingly more chaotic and desperate to regain the championship, something that she’s failed to do so far.

On this week’s Raw, Lynch lost to 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke in the latest setback for “Big Time Becks.”

While the match saw interference by Asuka, the fact that Lynch lost to Brooke (an opponent of far lower standing than her) is telling.

Lynch’s failure to capture the WWE 24/7 Championship also serves as the deconstruction of her character, from confident headliner to paranoid challenger.

• Trish Stratus Still Open to Wrestling Sasha Banks (March 2022)

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus discusses what she would do with a potential WWE return.

During a Q&A session with on ‘For the Love of Wrestling‘ the former multi-time women’s world champion speculated on what different roles she could play for the company at this point in her career, which included a question on whether she would ever want to be an on-screen authority figure. Her response:

“Do I want to be GM? I would gladly accept that role. I always think — like I said, to go back, it has to be something challenging, something different, something different for you guys.”

Stratus last wrestled for WWE back at the 2019 edition of SummerSlam, where she lost in her hometown of Toronto to Charlotte Flair. While teases of a return have continued to happen since that defeat, Stratus has remained relatively inactive.

Speaking further on a return Stratus recalled turning heel an aligning with Christian Cage back in the day. She adds that one final run as a heel would be sort of fun, indicating that if she did come back she would lean into her heel persona.

“I always say if I go back, the one thing I’m missing is a heel run so that would be kind of fun, you know?”

One dream match that Stratus has constantly teased is a showdown with Sasha Banks. The two briefly faced-off at the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble matchup back in 2018, but a proper singles-contest between The Boss and The Stratisfaction has yet to occur.

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Trish Stratus says she’s willing to step in the ring against Sasha Banks, under the right circumstances.

Stratus will be on hand for this weekend’s Road to WrestleMania live events from Canada. WWE will be in Kichener on Saturday and Toronto on Sunday. The 7-time WWE Women’s Champion spoke with ET Canada this week to promote the the live events shows, as well as WrestleMania 38.

During her conversation with Shakiel Mahjouri, Stratus commented on Lita’s recent match at Elimination Chamber, as well as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s upcoming appearance on the KO Show next Saturday.

Stratus has been discussing a ‘dream match’ against Sasha Banks for several years. The trailblazing Attitude Era star maintains that she’s not scared of The Boss and knows this is a match fans want to see.

“I’ve heard that I’m running from her, which is absolutely untrue,” she said. “At one point, she had done this promo saying that I wasn’t ready. I posted a photo of my six-pack and said, ‘I am ready, girl.’ These little moments. Her and I had, maybe, a five-minute moment in the 2018 Royal Rumble and, to this day, people say that’s the match they want to see.”

She continued, “Sometimes you just have this energy that is palpable. It’s like when Lita and I first faced off. People felt that. When The Rock and Austin faced off, they felt that. When Sasha and I faced off, I felt it too. It was a good moment. Will we follow up on it? If there is an opportunity, perhaps. Did I wish this was a SmackDown tour? Yes, I did.”

Watch Trish Stratus’ appearance on ET Canada:

Women’s History Month is officially upon us, and in the midst of WrestleMania season, WWE has already announced three premiere women’s matches for the biggest event of the year.

Last year, Bianca Belair captured the Smackdown Women’s Championship by defeating Sasha Banks in the main event of night 1 of WrestleMania 37. Three years ago, Becky Lynch emerged as the Smackdown and RAW Women’s Champions in the first ever Women’s Main Event of WrestleMania. In 2022, the two victors of the only women’s WrestleMania main events collide with the RAW Women’s Championship on the line.

Before this path for WrestleMania 38 was forged however, Becky Lynch faced possibly her toughest opponent to date, in the form of WWE Hall of Famer, Lita. On February 19th in Saudi Arabia, four-time WWE Women’s Champion Lita competed for singles gold for the first time in over fifteen years. After an impressive performance in the Royal Rumble, Lita returned to RAW to challenge RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch to an enticing challenge: Lita wanted a shot at the RAW Women’s Championship at Elimination Chamber. Hesitantly, Becky Lynch accepted.

Once at Elimination Chamber, this matchup breeded brilliance amongst both competitors. Becky Lynch landed all of her signature moves: The Bexploder, Disarm-her submission, and the Manhandle Slam. However, it was not enough to faze the WWE Hall of Famer. Meanwhile, Lita brought out blasts from the past, hitting a Stratusphere, a Twist of Fate, and her iconic Litasault. Both competitors battled back and forth, kicking out of each other’s powerful moves.

The live crowd in Saudi Arabia watched on in amazement, while the WWE Universe watching at home watched awestruckly, praising the battle between both performers. It should be noted too that unlike some of her previous matchups, Becky Lynch ran by the books in this bout, with no rope leverage assists and virtually no underhanded tactics. Perhaps it was a sign of respect and admiration for her opponent, Lita.

In the end, Becky Lynch retained the RAW Women’s Championship by hitting a Manhandle Slam on Lita, gaining the pinfall. After the match though, Lita basked in the thunderous ovation of the live crowd, a sign of deep respect for the WWE Hall of Famer.

Lita had previously come out of retirement for a quick match at RAW 1,000, then in 2018 at the Royal Rumble and Evolution pay-per-views. This time though, she ran a legit program with one of the biggest stars of today’s generation in WWE.

The courage and fight exemplified throughout Lita’s performance at Elimination Chamber beautifully demonstrates the aura of past generations of women in WWE. Despite not being given their proper dues during their initial run, reemergences like Lita’s exemplifies the drawing power and benefit of bringing back legends into today’s landscape of superstars.

Another prime example of this benefit played out in the summer of 2019 between Charlotte Flair and seven-time WWE Women’s Champion, Trish Stratus. The two formally collided at SummerSlam, but the presence of Stratus definitely added extra leverage to drawing value of the women’s matches that night. Stratus unlocked a new reportoire while also revisiting her signature moves in her fight against Flair. Historically, the story of this encounter was beautifully written too.

For nearly 13 years, Trish Stratus held the record for most Women’s Championships won in WWE. In 2019, Charlotte Flair shattered that record, making her the most decorated women’s champion in the history of the company. Rightfully so, Stratus returned to the ring later that year to not only go one-on-one with the woman who beat her record, but to further elevate the current generation of female superstars.

Even in defeat, Stratus received a wide ovation from the WWE Universe that night in Toronto, as well as online praise from spectators watching from around the world. Similarly, the addition of surprise entrants to Royal Rumble matches has drawn equivalent excitment and drawing power through returning legends every year.

The WWE Universe undeniably “pops” at the return of (most) female legends. Much like we’ve seen from their male counterparts, invested programs with a mix of legends and current talent has often proved to captivate the audience in numerous ways. It’s a nostalgic familiarity blended with the modern style and look of today’s generation of superstars that serves a spectucular showcase of women’s wrestling.

The stars of the past carry much drawing power, experience, and importance. They paved the way for today’s generation of talent. Many of today’s stars yearn for matches with many of the stars of the past as well, so why not capitalize?

In short, bring on more legends!

Trish Stratus is warning fans they shouldn’t expect to see her as a surprise entrant in the Women’s Royal Rumble.

Stratus was a guest on the latest Bellas Podcast and spoke to Nikki and Brie Bella about Saturday’s premium live event.

WWE is loading up this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble with a slew of returning legends, including:

• The Bella Twins
• Mickie James
• Lita
• Michele McCool
• Kelly Kelly
• Summer Rae

Aside from these names, WWE also reportedly has some major surprise entrants in store for the event. Consider these links potential spoilers:

• Major Return Planned For Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble
• Another Former Women’s Champion Discussed for Royal Rumble Return

Trish Stratus in the Royal Rumble?

The Bella Twins interviewed Trish Stratus days before the Royal Rumble, so of course they asked if fans could be in for some Stratusfaction this weekend.

Unfortunately, Trish told the Bellas that she is currently busy filming the semifinals for Canada’s Got Talent, where she serves as a judge.

“They do wrap up at a certain time,” she said. “I’ll be in that headspace, so that’s sort of my focus at the moment. That’s what I have to do. You know how intense it is, I have to be in it.”

Of course, this is exactly what someone would say if they were hoping to keep their Royal Rumble plans under wraps…

Elsewhere in the interview, Trish gave the Bellas advice about parenthood, recalled some amazing adventures from her WWE career and shared some of the wisdom that guided her to seven WWE Women’s Championships.

Listen to Trish Stratus on The Bellas Podcast:

H/T to Fightful for the transcribed quote

Trish Stratus is returning to WWE next month to host a live event from her hometown of Toronto. The show will emanate from the Coca-Cola Coliseum on Wednesday, December 29th.

“Excited to step through that curtain and feel the energy of the WWE Universe one more time. Let’s do this Toronto!” Stratus wrote on her official website.

The WWE Hall of Famer and 7x World Champion took to social media to officially announce she will be hosting the event.

The event will be a RAW branded house show. Matches advertised on local WWE programming in the area include Big E defending the WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley, and Becky Lynch vs Bianca Belair for the RAW Women’s Championship. The RK-Bro team of Matt Riddle and Randy Orton are also advertised as being on the show.

Stratus is also set to be a judge on Canada’s Got Talent along with Kardi and Lilly Singh. The season will begin airing next spring. The Toronto native is also promoting the movie “Christmas in the Rockies” which was released on DVD last week. Stratus plays the role of Marie Brown in the film.

Stratus had her last ever match in Toronto at SummerSlam 2019. She was defeated by Charlotte Flair on the show.

WWE legend Trish Stratus says that Sasha Banks could prove to be a fun adversary.

Stratus has shown that she’s willing to mix it up in the ring to help the current generation of female wrestlers. She put Charlotte over at Summerslam back in 2019. Sasha Banks has been calling for a match with Trish and she might just get her wish.

Trish Stratus Likes Potential Sasha Banks Match

During an appearance on VIBE 105 Sports, Trish Stratus expressed interest in sharing the ring with Sasha Banks.

“If you’re talking about the dream match that everyone talks about with Sasha Banks? Maybe you might be referring to that match?” Trish asked. “Or you might not be, maybe that’s what I’m referring to. She is an amazing athlete. People sort of — they fantasize about that match because we had a little face-to-face at the women’s Royal Rumble.  And who knows? That is appealing to me. I think she is a fantastic athlete. She has brought so much to the company, and has elevated the women in the industry from what she’s done.

“I think fans would love to see that. I would love to whoop her butt and prove that I’m the best, and, you know, stuff like that,” she continued. “So yeah, let’s leave it with that little button and say, ‘Perhaps, one day, if I decide to go back in the ring, I mean, I may have to deliver a little Stratusfaction to The Boss.”

Stratus has also been teasing a match with Sasha. The two had a memorable staredown and an exchange during the 2018 Royal Rumble match. Time will tell if WWE follows through on a singles match between the two.

H/T to Wrestling Inc for the transcribed quotes

WWE Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest female performer in WWE history Trish Stratus recently tweeted an image of her ‘mom bod’ and several WWE Superstars have reacted to how great the former Women’s Champion still looks.

The 45-year-old former WWE Women’s Champion has two children with her husband; her son who was born in 2013 and her daughter who was born in 2017.

Several WWE Superstars reacted to the image of the toned Trish Stratus. Charlotte Flair, Carmella, WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze, Impact Hall of Famer Gail Kim, Kayla Braxton and Eva Marie all commented on the physique of the Hall of Famer.

Superstars React To Trish Stratus

Carmella tweeted “DAYUMMMMMMMM” whilst fellow Hall of Famer and WWE alumni Alundra Blayze wrote “damn… I knew I should of birthed babies.”

IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Famer and former WWE Superstar herself Gail Kim tweeted “Oh yes girl!” Kayla Braxton from WWE’s The Bump and backstage on SmackDown commented, saying “Lord have mercy.”

Trish Stratus retired from WWE in 2019, following her SummerSlam match against Charlotte Flair. It’s not confirmed if Stratus is looking to get back into action, although judging by her toned physique she is definitely in a position to if she wants to.

Check out the tweet below from the multiple time WWE Women’s Champion and WWE Hall of Famer:

WWE started branding female wrestlers as divas after the attitude era. It appears that just like the fans; Trish Stratus wasn’t very fond of the term either.

The WWE Hall Of Famer recently appeared on Oral Sessions podcast where she opened up about things including her start in the company and more.

During the interview, Stratus admitted not liking the rebranding of their division as divas division. She explained that she never called herself a diva even when WWE was pushing the term:

“I don’t think I ever uttered the word Diva, maybe I did, but in interviews I never called myself Diva. I refused. I just didn’t get it, I didn’t get,

Because I enjoyed, in the beginning that we were called superstars.” said Trish Stratus, “We were all called superstars. And when they started this Diva thing I was like ‘ugh.’”

• Trish Stratus Continues To Tease ‘Dream Match’ With Sasha Banks

Though later in the interview, the former women’s champion mentioned how she is not speaking against the talent who competed for the divas championship.

Trish Stratus competed as a full-time WWE superstar from 2000 to 2006. She has been making sporadic appearances for the promotion since then. She was inducted into the Hall Of Fame back in 2013.