Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Trish Stratus

Discover the career path of Trish Stratus, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Trish Stratus, born Patricia Anne Stratigeas, is a Canadian professional wrestler, yoga instructor, and former fitness model currently signed to WWE. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013, she is widely considered one of the greatest female wrestlers ever. Notably, her 448-day reign as WWF/WWE Women's Champion is the longest of any women's world champion in the 21st century, cementing her legacy in professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 1998: Appearance on MuscleMag International Cover

In May 1998, Trish Stratus appeared on the cover of MuscleMag International and was signed to a two-year contract, launching her fitness modeling career.

November 1999: Signing a Multi-Year Contract with WWF

In November 1999, Trish Stratus signed a multi-year contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and began training at Sully's Gym under Ron Hutchison.

March 19, 2000: Debut on Sunday Night Heat and Forming T & A

On March 19, 2000, Trish Stratus made her debut as a heel on Sunday Night Heat and formed the tag team T & A with Test and Albert, where she began her role as their valet.

2000: Signing with the World Wrestling Federation

In 2000, Trish Stratus began working for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), later renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

2001: Spokesperson for the World Natural Sports Association

From 2001, Trish Stratus became a spokesperson for the World Natural Sports Association.

2001: Involvement in Angle with Vince McMahon

In 2001, Trish Stratus became involved in a controversial storyline with WWF Chairman Vince McMahon, which included humiliation and a face turn at WrestleMania X-Seven.

January 17, 2002: Attack by Jazz on SmackDown!

On the January 17, 2002, episode of SmackDown!, Jazz attacked Trish Stratus backstage and broke her hand during their feud over the Women's Championship.

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February 4, 2002: Loss of Women's Championship to Jazz

On the February 4, 2002, episode of Raw, Trish Stratus lost the Women's Championship to Jazz.

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December 9, 2002: Participation in Intergender Tables Match on Raw

On December 9, 2002, Trish Stratus teamed with The Dudley Boyz and Victoria teamed with Chris Jericho and Christian in an intergender Tables match on Raw, where Stratus's team was victorious when she Powerbombed Victoria through a table.

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2002: World Wrestling Federation Renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment

In 2002, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) was renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

January 27, 2003: Loss to Victoria and Attack by Jazz

On the January 27, 2003, episode of Raw, Trish Stratus was defeated by Victoria in a Chicago street fight and was then brutally attacked by the returning Jazz.

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March 17, 2003: Becoming Jeff Hardy's On-Screen Girlfriend

On March 17, 2003, after Jeff Hardy saved Trish Stratus from an attack, they kissed, resulting in Stratus becoming Hardy's on-screen girlfriend once more.

2004: Feud with Christy Hemme and Playboy Exposure

In 2004, Trish Stratus began a feud with 2004 Raw Diva Search winner Christy Hemme over jealousy of Hemme's Playboy magazine exposure, leading to a match at WrestleMania 21.

May 2005: Stratus sidelined with herniated disc

In May 2005, Trish Stratus was sidelined with the Women's Championship after suffering a herniated disc, with the storyline explanation that Viscera had injured her at Backlash after she insulted him for losing to Kane. This injury left the company without a Women's Champion for four months.

September 12, 2005: Stratus returns to Raw as a face

On September 12, 2005, Trish Stratus returned to Raw as a face by siding with Ashley Massaro against Vince's Devils (Candice Michelle, Victoria and Torrie Wilson).

September 11, 2006: Stratus defeats Mickie James on Raw

On September 11, 2006, Trish Stratus' last match on Raw occurred, where she defeated her former rival Mickie James.

September 17, 2006: Retirement from Full-Time Wrestling

On September 17, 2006, Trish Stratus retired from professional wrestling on a full-time basis after winning her record seventh WWE Women's Championship at WWE Unforgiven.

2006: Feud with Mickie James

In 2006, Trish Stratus's feud with Mickie James occurred, later inspiring Sasha Banks's rivalry with Bayley. Many cite Stratus as the best performer of her time in the women's division.

January 10, 2007: Cancellation of Armed & Famous

On January 10, 2007, CBS cancelled Armed & Famous after airing only four episodes, despite the show being scheduled for seven.

March 29, 2008: Participation in Island Triathlon Series

On March 29, 2008, Trish Stratus participated in the Island Triathlon Series as part of a celebrity relay team to raise money for Dignitas International.

2008: Sporadic Tag-Team Match Appearances on Raw

Beginning in 2008, Trish Stratus made sporadic tag-team match appearances on Raw.

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2008: Opening of Stratusphere Yoga Studio

In 2008, Trish Stratus opened Stratusphere, a yoga studio in Toronto, billing it as Canada's largest eco-friendly yoga studio.

2011: Appearance on WWE Tough Enough and Role in Bail Enforcers

In 2011, Trish Stratus appeared as a judge on WWE Tough Enough and had her first role in film as the main character in Bail Enforcers.

2011: Stratus appears at Elimination Chamber and joins Tough Enough

In 2011, Trish Stratus made a surprise appearance at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view to announce that she would be a trainer on the revival of WWE Tough Enough and stopped LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool) from attacking Kelly Kelly.

2011: Mixed Six-Person Tag Team Match at WrestleMania XXVII

In 2011, Trish Stratus participated in a mixed six-person tag team match at WrestleMania XXVII.

2013: Induction into WWE Hall of Fame

In 2013, Trish Stratus was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. She is considered one of the greatest female wrestlers in history.

March 31, 2015: Closure of Stratusphere Yoga Studio

On March 31, 2015, Trish Stratus closed her yoga studio, Stratusphere.

August 18, 2018: WWE announces Stratus' in-ring return against Alexa Bliss at Evolution

On August 18, 2018, WWE announced that Trish Stratus would make her in-ring return at WWE Evolution in singles competition against Alexa Bliss.

2018: Return to WWE and Participation in Women's Royal Rumble and Evolution

In 2018, Trish Stratus returned to WWE to participate in the promotion's first Women's Royal Rumble and later competed at the all-female Evolution event in October of that year.

July 30, 2019: Stratus returns on SmackDown and accepts Flair's SummerSlam challenge

On the July 30, 2019, episode of SmackDown, Trish Stratus returned as a guest of Jerry Lawler's "The King's Court" in–ring segment. Charlotte Flair interrupted the two and issued a challenge to Stratus to a match at SummerSlam, which Stratus accepted.

2019: Singles Match at SummerSlam

In 2019, Trish Stratus wrestled Charlotte Flair in her first singles match on pay-per-view since her initial full-time retirement at SummerSlam.

2022: Featured as a judge on Canada's Got Talent

From 2022 to 2024, Trish Stratus was featured as a judge on Canada's Got Talent.

February 27, 2023: Stratus helps Lita and Becky Lynch win WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

On the February 27, 2023, episode of Raw, Trish Stratus helped Lita and Becky Lynch defeat Damage CTRL for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship by taking out Damage CTRL's leader, Bayley, who attempted to interfere.

April 27, 2023: Stratus drafted to Raw

On April 27, 2023, WWE announced that Trish Stratus would be eligible during the second night of the 2023 Draft. Stratus was once again drafted to the Raw brand in the fourth round as their seventh pick, the thirteenth of that night overall.

July 1, 2023: Stratus competes in Money in the Bank ladder match

On July 1, 2023, Trish Stratus competed at the namesake event in London in her first appearance in a ladder match against Becky Lynch, Zoey Stark, Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Zelina Vega. Stratus worked with Stark throughout the match to prevent Lynch from winning, including a failed attempt to restrain her with handcuffs.

2023: Six-Woman Tag Team Match at WrestleMania 39 and Return as Full-Time Roster Member

In 2023, Trish Stratus appeared in a six-woman tag team match at WrestleMania 39, after which she returned as a full-time member of the roster up until September of that year, before taking a hiatus.