Trish Stratus, one of the most successful and beloved female wrestlers of all time, is set to return to WrestleMania after her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019. This year, she will team up with WWE women’s tag team champions Becky Lynch and Lita to battle Damage CTRL at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. The match is expected to be an epic showdown between the old guard and new talent.
Trish Stratus Talks About Her Unexpected Return to Wrestling
Stratus initially retired from the ring in 2006 but made a surprise return to the business in 2019 for a singles match against Charlotte Flair at WWE SummerSlam in Toronto, Ontario. The match was a huge success, taking place in front of Stratus’ hometown crowd. Despite having no plans of coming out of retirement, Stratus was convinced by the opportunity to face new talent and make an impact on the next generation.
Trish Stratus Shares Plans That Never Happened Due to Beth Phoenix’s Injury
During an interview, Stratus shared details about a WWE plan that never came to fruition due to an injury suffered by wrestler Beth Phoenix. The plan originally involved aligning with Phoenix as an enforcer but had to be changed when Phoenix suffered a broken jaw during a match. Despite her absence from the main roster and eventual retirement from wrestling altogether, Phoenix went on to become one of the most decorated women’s champions in history.
Trish Stratus’s Mount Rushmore of Women’s Wrestling and Post-WrestleMania 39 Plans
In a recent interview, Stratus shared her opinions on who she considers the top female wrestlers of all time. She praised Bayley along with Lita and Sasha Banks, whom she named as part of her Mount Rushmore of women’s wrestling. However, some fans were unhappy with her choices and felt that Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch should have been on the list instead. Stratus also hinted that she may become more regular in her appearances for WWE, but cannot commit to a full-time tenure at the moment.
Trish Stratus Makes an Impact on Women’s Wrestling
Trish Stratus and Lita were once supporting acts to male superstars during the Attitude Era but went on to become decorated women’s champions and the first women to headline an episode of Monday Night Raw. Their impact on women’s wrestling has been immeasurable, paving the way for future generations to follow in their footsteps.
Stratus hopes to pass on what she’s learned in her 20 years of wrestling to the new generation and make a lasting impact on the industry. She believes that the evolution of women’s wrestling is a milestone and that people will gain a greater appreciation for what female wrestlers are doing now by understanding the obstacles they had to overcome.
WrestleMania 39 Takes Place in Los Angeles
WrestleMania 39 will take place at SoFi stadium in Inglewood, California, on April 1-2. The event is expected to be one of the biggest and most exciting in recent history, featuring some of the biggest names in wrestling along with up-and-coming talent. With Trish Stratus’ return to WrestleMania, fans can expect an event filled with surprises, hard-hitting action, and unforgettable moments.
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