WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus surprised fans with her return to the ring after her prolonged program against Becky Lynch last year. While this wasn’t her first comeback, Stratus recently revealed why she turned down a WWE return pitch back in 2009.

In 2006, Trish Stratus bid farewell to full-time wrestling at Unforgiven, leaving behind an indelible mark with a championship victory against her rival, Lita. Transitioning to a part-time schedule thereafter, she made occasional appearances, participating in select matches and events like hosting Raw and Tough Enough judging.

Trish Stratus’s WWE Journey

Despite receiving an invitation to WrestleMania 25’s “Miss WrestleMania” Battle Royal, Stratus declined, emphasizing her preference for meaningful returns. In an interview, she outlined her criteria, stressing the importance of novelty, challenge, and elevating others.

Trish Stratus’s desire for a significant return to WWE, potentially for an 8th Women’s Title, hints at future prospects. Fans eagerly await whether WWE will offer her a compelling opportunity fitting her criteria in the coming years.

WrestleMania 25 featured the “Miss WrestleMania” Battle Royal, a match that brought together stars from the era and several legends of women’s wrestling. WWE invited Stratus to participate in the battle royal, but she declined the offer.

Stratus’s decision to sit out the match emphasized her selectivity in choosing her appearances and matches following her full-time retirement. She prioritized significance and novelty in her potential returns to the ring, seeking opportunities to challenge herself.

This mindset reflects her commitment to making impactful contributions whenever she steps back into the WWE spotlight.