Trish Stratus: From Fitness Model to WWE Icon, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Women’s Wrestling
Trish Stratus, a former fitness model and aspiring doctor, became one of WWE’s most iconic female wrestlers. She began her career in March 2000 as a heel valet and quickly transitioned to in-ring action. Stratus’s journey in WWE was marked by her long-standing rivalry with real-life best friend Lita, with whom she made history by main eventing WWE Raw in 2004. Throughout her career, Stratus won seven championships and had memorable feuds with various wrestlers.
Stratus’s career reached its pinnacle when she defeated Lita in her hometown of Toronto in September 2006, winning her final Women’s Championship and retiring as champion. Since her retirement, she has pursued various endeavors, including starting a family and venturing into health and wellness businesses. Despite exploring opportunities in Hollywood, Stratus has occasionally returned to the wrestling ring, showcasing her enduring passion for the sport.
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