WWE Legend Leaves Door Open For In-Ring Return
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Trish Stratus challenged Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship at last night's Evolution premium live event. Although the WWE Hall of Famer came up short in her effort, she received a standing ovation from the Atlanta crowd after the match.
This was Stratus's first singles match since she faced Becky Lynch in a steel cage at Payback in September 2023. In a post-show press conference, Stratus gave an emotional and uncertain update on her future in the ring.
Is This The Last WWE Time For Trish Stratus?
During the WWE Evolution post-show media scrum, Trish Stratus was asked about her future. She admitted that she thinks about whether each match could be her last.
"I have that thought like, 'Is this the last time? It could be,'" Stratus said (H/T to Fightful). "The WWE Universe has been so wonderful to me and so supportive. I just feel so blessed to dip my toes into the current landscape."
She reflected on how much the business has changed since her debut 25 years ago. She expressed gratitude for being able to compete with the current generation of stars.
Building The Skyscraper
Stratus specifically mentioned her pride in the foundation she and her contemporaries built for women's wrestling. She named fellow legends Ivory, Jacqueline, Lita, and Mickie James as part of that core group.
"We built the foundation that they built a skyscraper on," she explained. "Now that I get to comeback and dip into that skyscraper, I feel blessed."
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Crowds cheer at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Crowds cheer at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City.
She also admitted to having self-doubt before facing today's top talent. "I always have the worry, 'I have to make sure I can hang with these girls,'" she said. Stratus wants to prove that there is no "expiration date" on a performer's career until they decide it is over.
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What's Next For The WWE Hall Of Famer?
While her comments were reflective, Stratus did not say she was retiring. Her final comment suggested that she may have more planned for this current run.
When asked if she would be back in the ring again, she replied, "It's my 25th year. Let's make it a good one."
This was Stratus's second match of 2025. She previously teamed with her opponent, Tiffany Stratton, at the Elimination Chamber event in February. Their partnership eventually soured, leading to their championship showdown at Evolution.
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