Trish Stratus made her return to WWE to feud with Becky Lynch in 2023, which culminated in a match between the two women at Payback 2023.
Speaking on the latest edition of the “Gorilla Position” podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer commented on what it would take for her to return for another match, wanting to make sure she can give it her all, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On if the feud with Becky Lynch was her last in-ring appearance: “I don’t know. It’s a tough one. Since I left, retired in 2006, I always said, ‘Look, number one, if I knew I could come back and do something fans would love, it could challenge me, and it would check some boxes, you know, elevating someone, working with some new talent, doing something that hasn’t been done before, I would come back.”
On wanting to make sure she can give it her all: “And if I watched my matches back and I was like, ‘Uh, moving slow, it’s not happening,’ because you never know until you’re back in the ring, believe me. There was a moment where I’d watch, and I was like, ‘Can I still do this?’ Because you can do your own practicing and you can do your own runs at home, but until you get into the ring and do it out there, it’s a big different story.”
On what it would take to go back: “If I say I go back and stuff, it needs to be for something really great. It needs to be a really great story. I’m all about story, I’m all about character forwarding, and so if it’s a great story that we can put forth, it’s something I certainly would approach. And I know I do have enough gas in the tank, so that’s good to go, I can check that box. It depends on who would be presented to me creatively.”
Trish Stratus, a WWE Hall of Famer, recently made her return to the wrestling world in 2023 to feud with Becky Lynch. The feud between the two women culminated in a highly anticipated match at Payback 2023. However, fans are now left wondering if this was Stratus’ last in-ring appearance or if she will return for another match in the future.
During an interview on the “Gorilla Position” podcast, Stratus discussed what it would take for her to come back for another match. She emphasized the importance of being able to give her all and ensuring that she can still perform at the level fans expect from her.
Stratus explained that since her retirement in 2006, she has always said that if she could come back and do something that fans would love, challenge herself, and check certain boxes, she would consider returning. These boxes include elevating someone, working with new talent, and doing something that hasn’t been done before. Stratus wants to make sure that any potential return would be meaningful and exciting for both herself and the fans.
One of Stratus’ concerns is making sure she can still perform at a high level. She mentioned watching her previous matches and questioning whether she could still deliver the same level of performance. Stratus acknowledged that practicing at home is different from performing in the ring, and until she actually gets back in the ring, she won’t know for sure if she can still do it.
In addition to being physically capable, Stratus also emphasized the importance of a great story. She believes that any potential return should be accompanied by a compelling storyline that allows her character to progress. Stratus has always been passionate about storytelling and character development, so it is crucial for her to have a meaningful and well-crafted narrative if she were to consider returning.
Ultimately, Stratus expressed confidence in her abilities and stated that she still has enough “gas in the tank” to compete. However, she also mentioned that her decision would depend on the creative direction presented to her. Stratus wants to ensure that any potential return aligns with her vision and allows her to contribute to the overall story in a significant way.
As fans eagerly await news of Trish Stratus’ future in the WWE, it is clear that she is open to the possibility of returning for another match. However, it will require the right circumstances, including a great story and the assurance that she can still give her all in the ring. Until then, fans can only speculate and hope for another exciting chapter in Stratus’ wrestling career.