Trish Stratus

Before her retirement from professional wrestling on September 17, 2006, Trish Stratus proved to fans from across the world that she’s more than just a pretty face. With signature moves like the Chick Kick and Stratusfaction, Trish held her own with WWE Superstars like The Big Show and Chyna.

Trish Stratus at the 2004 Much Music Awards in Toronto

The Early Years

Trish Stratus was born Patricia Anne Stratigias on December 18, 1975. Contrary to popular belief, becoming a professional wrestler wasn’t a lifelong ambition for Trish. In fact, she was once enrolled as a pre-med student at York University in Toronto. However, when a faculty labor dispute closed down the school for two months, Trish took a job as a fitness instructor and discovered her new passion.

While Trish was working as a co-host of the Canadian professional wrestling talk show Live Audio Wrestling, she was approached by representatives from the WWE. Within months, she was training at the gym of Ron Hutchinson--the same place that produced superstars like Edge and Christian. Trish made her first appearance in the ring on March 19, 2000.

Accomplishments

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Although her career as a professional wrestler lasted just six years, Trish racked up an impressive list of accomplishments during this time:

• She is the first woman in WWE history to have held the WWE Women's Championship seven times. Trish is also a former WWE Hardcore Champion.
• Fans voted Trish "WWE Babe of the Year" three times between 2001 and 2003.
• Trish managed a host of other WWE Superstars, including Kurt Angle, Bubba Ray Dudley, Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Test, Val Venis, and Viscera.
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated named Trish Stratus "Woman of the Year" in 2002, 2003, and 2005.
• Trish starred in Trish Stratus - 100% Stratusfaction in 2003.

Trish Stratus Trivia

You can’t be a true Trish Stratus fan without knowing a bit of Trish trivia:

• Trish isn’t just a pretty face with great wrestling moves—she’s also a talented comedian. She’s appeared on MadTV twice, performed on stage at Second City, and made several appearances at Canadian comedy shows.
• Trish Stratus has turned down several offers to pose nude for Playboy. While she doesn’t object to her fellow wrestlers appearing in the magazine, she feels it’s not something she wants to be known for.
• Trish loves to sing. In fact, her song "I Just Want You" is part of the WWE-produced compilation album WWE Originals.
• Trish is a celebrity spokesperson for Tag body spray and Stacker 2.
• Trish believes in using her fame to help others. One of her most recent philanthropic projects involves fundraising for the Sick Kids Foundation.
• While Trish believes in true love, she’s not one to rush to the altar. She dated Ron Fisico for 14 years before the pair tied the knot on September 30, 2006.

Additional Information

To learn more about Trish Stratus, check out the following websites:

• The official Trish Stratus website
• Trish Stratus quotes
• Stratusfaction fan site
• Stratusphere photo gallery
• Trish Stratus pictures and videos

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