Trish Stratus SHOOTS On Confrontation With John Morrison

Trish Stratus speaks exclusively to Inside The Ropes about her WWE returns and issues and confrontation with John Morrison.
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[@InsideTheRopes]

Is Trish the GOAT of women’s wrestling? Let us know in the comments below!

[@GamingGal67-mr9ob]

One of the GOATS. I met her years ago backstage at a RAW.Very Humble and very nice lady.

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant]

One of The GOATs

[@renafan3333]

Up there but no. Top 30 maybe.

[@fmthebaron]

Trish is the GOAT of women's wrestling for sure. Alundra Blayze/Madusa would be #2.

[@mtgamateurnight]

@@fmthebaron Negative.

[@VincentPaul215]

19:25 mark is when the Morrison question is asked

[@Questionsleepp]

You're a champ

[@thenationofpeacock3309]

A hero is you.

[@mtgamateurnight]

ty

[@shanelorrison5224]

👍🏼

[@WalkerSportsLounge]

🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@bonilla4205]

Crazy how she says sexy was not natural for her smh while she makes it look so effortless in my opinion. Hard to look at her without thinking “Damn she’s so sexy” for the past 2.5 decades and she makes it look so easy 😂yea Trish you’re a natural believe me

[@fupalover]

She isn't natural you dont see all the surgery that was done to her?

[@DerekDolcy]

😊❤❤yea agreed 👍 bonilla.4205.she truly is sexy hot 🔥 mom 👩

[@Avatar1977]

Trish dunking on the Divas Battle Royal is the fix I didn't know I needed this morning

[@KarthofEarth]

Its insane how fit she still is and that she can go even now, and her puns game is strong, props to her, really inspiring stuff.

[@phillysfinest215]

Why? Yall acting like she 100 she’s still young

[@KarthofEarth]

@@phillysfinest215 shes 100% young, but in terms of wrestling almost 50 is pushing it for anyone, but she can manage at the top level still is her credit for staying fit. Body cant hang like it used to but there are those that manage to stay fit enough to push pass 50 and still go. its cool.

[@harijha7560]

​@@KarthofEarth don't behave like a karen or feminist

[@Mannie2121]

Gotta love that Stratusphere Yoga. Kept her young for two decades

[@pedromatias7608]

@@phillysfinest215 It’s rare to see women her age can still go. She did amazing at MITB match last year and Steel cage match with Becky. Like that was impressive.

[@rumham3070]

John Morrison shouldn't have snubbed Trish with the handshake but I can understand his frustration with the match in general. You had Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison who could've had a banger of a match at Wrestlemania, but instead it was a 3 minute mixed tag to showcase Trish still had it and then show that Snooki can cartwheel.

[@vanityparadiseofficial]

The logic makes no sense though. And him making it a problem to have a certain someone there instead of Trish Stratus was ridiculous. This match clearly served as a promotion and to bring mainstream attention to the industry.

[@ThunderForce2000]

Not only that but Morrison and Ziggler were given nothing to do in the match.

[@Dbutter5000]

As a pro it just sounds like John takes pride in delivering a high quality performance. Sounds like he was robbed of that chance and it irked him. Not hard to understand for sure.

[@fightsports66]

@@Dbutter5000How WWE is advertised or promoted is not his call, that was a decision above his pay grade. To disrespect a coworker like Trish as his way to protest I guess or make a statement is pretty unprofessional.

[@XXXenophile]

You’re ignoring the fact that he was angry thinking that Trish took Melina’s spot and money away from her (notice she wouldn’t even BEGIN to actually name her so she’s still pissed at her) but it no doubt gave Melina more time to have sex with Batista and not him since he allowed it.

[@Alexwhatisit]

13:58 “this whole sexy thing is not my thing” this woman has been the bench mark by which I judge beauty since I was 6.

[@joeraptor1]

Chyna, Trish, and Lita were pioneers in women's wrestling. In the late 90s and early 2000s, they took a big risk in trying to shift the industry's view of female performers from eye candy to wrestlers. These were days were there was no NXT to train at and performers had to forge their own way. Today's generation of female performers have taken women's wrestling to another level thanks to the efforts of these 3. Well Done Trish, Lita, and Chyna along with the other female performers of the era. I'm from Toronto, like Trish. When she was growing up in the 1970s and 80s, you would have never imagined that anyone from this area would go on to have the success they have had simply because there was limited opportunities to get into wrestling. Yet, Trish, Edge, and Christian all did. So proud of all 3.

[@joeseph18]

Yes, they are pioneers, but it wasn't solely down to them. Ivory, Jacqueline, Molly Holly, Jazz, Victoria etc. all deserve recognition to how they put over those 3 women; Ivory in WM against Chyna as an example. Not only these women; but women from times past; Wendi Richter for example deserves a mass amount of recognition for how many eyes she brought to WWF in the 80s, alongside Cyndi Lauper

[@garfieldburke2820]

And Jackie

[@BobStallmanArchUser]

pioneers i would think may young or moolah lol but yes no doubt chyna, trish and lita are the top females of the 90's and early 2000's probably carried womens wrestling into what it became nowdays, i had a crush on trish as a kid lol.

[@ValiantWrestling]

Chyna was not a pioneer in the ring, she was the drizziling shit who had to be carried through most of her matches.

[@marcelomoreover]

Pioneer? That term is overused nowadays. The term pioneer fit Mildred Burke, Cora Livingston, Mae Young, June Byers, Fabulous Moolah, Judy Grable and others who started women’s wrestling.

[@danieljwatkinsjr7121]

I remember being 12 and Trish being one of my very first huge crushes. I’m 35 these days and might have a bigger crush on her now than then. What a smokeshow, it is so impressive

[@WweFan93x]

Never get tired of Trish interviews 🥰

[@nothingislogical]

So basically, John Morrison snubbed her, she was like, “Hey don’t be a douche.”, and then they made up immediately. Funny, that story has gained such mythical status over time, only for it to really be nothing.

[@Jeff_Pryce]

It got traction because wrestling is based on respect in the locker room. Trish is wrestling royalty. She’s an icon, an attraction, a star, and a Hall of Fame legend. John Morrison was not. He already had a reputation as being weak in the locker room due to Melina’s treatment of their relationship. But when he took it as far as disrespecting a beloved Hall of Famer, he crossed a taboo line. It wasn’t any coincidence that he was released at the end of the year along with Melina.

[@thattshawkeyeguy3343]

Hearing her talk about her time wrestling is awesome. I respect the fact that she didn't do Playboy and it ultimately did what she planned. Still the best.

[@RagingUtai]

Yeah i bet vince was pissed. He was probably the first to get a copy of playboy ft torrie wilson

[@tormmac]

@@RagingUtai vince was more of a playgirl fan

[@RagingUtai]

@@tormmac both, considering he loved having sex slaves around,

[@TheRealAdaWong]

I agree that Trish never needed Playboy. She was already on her way to becoming a professional wrestler. Sable and Chyna turned wrestling into celebrity entertainment when they did their releases, which was Sable’s drawing factor to her fame. Trish has had a much longer and memorable career focused on wrestling rather than using her platform in wrestling for adult and celebrity entertainment.

[@AD-ur1fk]

She was the only diva who didn’t do play boy or date another wrestler.

[@richardcraig5824]

Trish, thank you for your work within the business, thanks for the memories! Love you Mama!

[@ILLRICARDO]

She is still so gorgeous.

[@walterlucero5757]

What a awesome interview! Trish sounds like she would be fun to have a conversation with!

[@AcaciaApparition]

Hearing her talk passionately about the business definitely makes her higher on my list

[@bobbymyers7701]

I love how Trish always takes the moment to put over everyone she worked with. She puts over Lita, Molly, Jazz, Victoria, and Mickie always - but even here she mentions Ashley, Zoey Stark, Becky, Sasha, etc. and even makes it a point to say she and John are good now. She’s probably the classiest WWE star. She’s rarely negative toward others.

[@TeddyTheProWrestlingTroll]

Trish gets better with age seriously.....

[@X_X666X]

We need Lita vs Trish one more time!!!

[@theuriah01]

Just like we need Hogan vs Flair one more time. No thanks!

[@nzelver559]

No we don't

[@jasminesuarez8358]

​@@theuriah01they are younger and in better shape than Hogan and Flair so i dont see why not.

[@greybeardmcguff7179]

Trish helped keep many a young man's fitness up. At the same time she helped ruin a similar amount of apple pies. Those alone would put her right up there as GOAT but her athletic performances in the ring along with her mouth, attitude and skill on the mic set her as the Angel at the top of the tree.

[@TylerMorganShow]

Super interview!

[@michaelrichardwarner]

I know, we know Jr. as a legendary commentator which he is, but he doesn't get enough credit as For his ability to sign and spot talent

[@Snickerbar-rr9hb]

Trish never doing playboy for money earned her so much respect in and out the ring. Bravo ❤

[@tomorrowwestport2620]

Trish knows all the simps and she played em She played em good and indulged the industry in far more than sexuality Her and lita practically sewed the seeds for the current women’s wrestling revolution Yeah they kept the sex appeal elements but they tipped the scales talent wise Just watch the women’s war games at survivor series 23 or the women’s MITB 24 Hard hitting athletic events with actual in ring psychology

[@DarkDramon]

Not only that, but Trish wasn't brought in to wrestle, she was taught years after she was already with the Company and she learned fast and pretty damn good.

[@thelegendofthem6120]

Great comment so true!!!

[@NXSProductions]

@ OP - Trish, sure. Lita??? Not hardly.

[@thelegendofthem6120]

@@NXSProductions Except Bayley, Becky, Naomi, Zelina, Charlotte, Sasha, Paige, Michelle McCool, Liv Morgan, and too many to list have indeed confirmed they were inspired by Lita. You might not like it, but the fact stands, Lita had a huge impact on women's wrestling in WWE and beyond.

[@NXSProductions]

@@thelegendofthem6120 I don't dislike Lita, I actually like her quite a bit. But to say she was a transformative wrestler is silly. She did a hurricanrana... poorly. So poorly, it broke her neck. Did she have the look? Absolutely. Did she have skills comparitive to Lita, Molly Holly, Ivory, Victoria, Medusa, and Jaqueline? Not hardly.

[@martinmcwilliams]

Great interview it didn’t need the click bait title.

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

She's the only women who ages like fine wine in & out of the ring

[@arib3586]

Trish is gorgeous but a few of the women from her era aged well. Ivory looks incredible for 60 and so does Jackie. Lita looks good too

[@AMilano20]

When was this recorded?

[@ThatGuyyZeus]

Her and Chyna was fun to watch fighting each other lol

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@musicworldtreasures]

China squashed her!

[@ianlassitter2397]

I used to train with her and she is a nice, smart, beautiful and driven woman !

[@thelegendofthem6120]

Great interview!! I am surprised you didnt ask her about her returning to finish the story with Lita? I would've loved to see her answer! Theres a lot of history there and i mean Mania 41 is perfect for a legacy match with Lita. John Cena and Rock will be in that Mania, bring in Lita and Trish too. No womens titles are needed in their match. Their story is written!

[@ShunCheng091]

What is the timestamp for the confrontation ?

[@jameswilson4402]

19:26 bro

[@ShunCheng091]

@@jameswilson4402 thanks

[@ssilva872]

Great interview.

[@phenompy]

what a great interview buried under the title of the most uninteresting question asked in it LMAO

[@Raad187KO]

Respect for her, choosing her mum going through cancer, over her career.

[@2yLiteThaTitan]

I love Trish she was the first wrestling personality I seen in person at WWF New York @ Niagara Falls. She was nothing but smiles the whole time.

[@mattysquizzato7094]

She is so hott. Possibly even hotter now! God, this is proof; Up here in Canada we have the best women. The interviewer here looks intimidated. And who could blame him? I'd probably just say: "Nevermind the interview. Can we get married?"

[@nintendoswitchonlineisabad9491]

😆😆😆😆👍👍

[@SlightlyTired]

Trish looks fantastic

[@mrmonte1975]

I had been a fan since her WWE debut... Crazy thing is we are the same age and birthday is a day apart... And I didn't even know that her mom had cancer.. my mom also did but she passed back in 05'. 😢 The more I learn.

[@alanguages]

Trish Stratus and Torrie Wilson made it into the WWF. I wondered why Vicky Pratt and Stacey Lynn were never approached. Although Victoria Pratt has done well for herself as an actress.

[@A_Pagan_Spirit]

Trish was a great and entertaining wrestler. She is still so beautiful too. Very glad to see her doing so well.❤️

[@mmaart1309]

Legendary Trish Stratus ❤️

[@HepCatJack]

If WCW had hired her, she could have worked with Miss Elizabeth, Madusa, Georgeous George, Sunny and others on that roster. It's too bad that the interviewer didn't explore those possibilities and what her thoughts were on that "What if".

[@Fireworkfoxxvinyer]

Lost me at George lol

[@HepCatJack]

@@Fireworkfoxxvinyer this was about 30 years ago. I don't remember all of the different performers that worked there.

[@Jeff_Pryce]

So, a past her prime Madusa and women who couldn’t work? Pass. That’s a huge downgrade from her eternal rival/ best friend Lita, Chyna, Jacqueline, Ivory and others who WWE had while WCW was still alive.

[@timstreitz4700]

I was a big lifter back then, and was a big fan of Trish on all the Muscle Mag and Muscle and Fitness covers. I was so excited when she became a WWE wrestler.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Those two would have magnificent looking children.

[@Mannie2121]

Morrison wanted Melina as his wrestlemania partner instead of Trish. Can't blame John, he was just being a supporting protective boyfriend back then.

[@SecretTrove]

To a woman that demasculinize him by cheating on him and ultimately cost his career and her own. Not an intelligent idea.

[@XXXenophile]

@@Mannie2121 he was supportive to someone who treated him like Sunny treated Chris Candido.

[@Jeff_Pryce]

No, you CAN blame him. 1) Melina had a reputation for sleeping around with other guys While she was with him, including Batista, who wrote about this in a book once. As a result, other wrestlers during that time viewed him as a “nice guy but let other people bang his girlfriend.” 2) Trish is a Hall of Famer. She’s wrestling royalty, a forever favorite in WWE, especially in the locker room and with management. John Morrison had not earned that cred. For him to disrespect a legend like Trish was considered unprofessional. 3) That stunt cost them both. Melina continued to slide down the card that year until she was released. Same with Morrison. They lost out on their dream jobs over one spot. Not a good decision. 4) The word was that Melina put John up to it because she had it in her head that she should have been in that WrestleMania match instead of Trish. Trish was put into the match because they brought back “Tough Enough” with Trish as one of the judges and management made the call to put her in the match to promote the show. It was business, not personal.

[@butt5ful]

That was their whole characters since MNM showed up. They hung out with the celebrities. Can see why he would get angry a celebrity would team up with someone other than her.

[@oncamerawithroberthenry531]

First noticed Trish (and Torrie W) in the fitness mags, pre-wrestling. "Not the same table, because, you know, it breaks, but various tables..." An enjoyable clarification.

[@theunderwatercabbagesalesman]

My childhood crush...🎉. She's so cool and down to earth, has me crushing for Trish all over again. 🤩

[@mikeysironrage8103]

I love trish she's so hott

[@Jmoe803]

Her sense of humor is why I love her so much 😂

[@tylermcnally8232]

I love when you do your interviews on location at shady acres.

[@redcomet0079]

The most gorgeous woman to ever wrestle

[@stevanaldape3424]

I met her at Stocktoncon a couple of months ago and I was so high I almost fumbled my words because of how fine she looked in person but she’s cool I had a little conversation with her

[@diehardskins4109]

Thank you Trish!

[@KQDYMagallaz]

she literally has not aged a day WOWWWW

[@D.JustinCalderon.1]

@12:39 😂😂😂😂😂 I love her for this ❤

[@michaelmclaren8950]

Greatest female wrestler of all time!! She will ALWAYS be beautiful too!

[@ljgav]

She's still amazing

[@derekgaliee4351]

I Don't understand The Dislike for Trish . I don't get why some people cant give her 💐& Credit she Deserves ❤

[@CodenameRawTV]

@20:06 not shade from the stratusphere! 😅

[@golden90s57]

0:39 my boy had to regain composer.

[@mikeymessier]

Michael Hayes was like, "This is how Missy Hyatt got into the business, let me show ya..."

[@DerekDolcy]

😊😅❤❤trish was the one who puts orther deaveas in there place like her song

[@Perfect_StormCPT]

Trish should play a gwenpool style character the way she breaks the 4th wall is quite intriguing

[@alexanderdavison7784]

What a sweetheart Trish is

[@WrecklessEating]

She's still awesome 👌

[@mattstack554]

She is just such a class act. I love Trish 💙

[@abelflores4376]

I personally love Trish as a heel! To me she is sexier when she is bad.

[@Sjr475]

100% me too

[@Slashboss]

Indeed. She was always really bland and cliched when she was a face, especially post 2003. They made her quit being as erotic after that year and she wasn't what she used to be. But that 2004/5 heel run was a true last hurrah to her earlier edgier self and she made the most of it. That lingerie outfit she had to Lita/Kane's wedding was one of the sexiest things I've ever seen a woman wear, it rocked my 11 year old world lol. She was so into it which made it work much better, most women wrestlers don't know how to embrace being a heel but Trish was one of the few who did. Her slutty golddigger gimmick in 00/01 was top tier, as was her demented and arrogant bully character in 04/05.

[@TheSithLord]

She looks amazing

[@TotalbadassX]

I think we know who Trish was referring to lol. I remember this story like it was yesterday

[@steveedwards9451]

Great interview. I never knew she was "one of the boys" and not just someone looking for a step up the fame ladder.

[@cmbxnetwork]

Put chapters on your videos lol

[@cec8267]

My man fighting for his life after that first arm touch at 1:28

[@ericgilbert56]

They could have done better with a different thumbnail BUT she looks great in the interview.

[@MarienneMayGalicia]

Anyone else following the series? What do you think so far?

[@waynelarson1230]

Trish is such a dope wrestler

[@handel781]

Trish Stratus the greatest women's wrestler of all time ❤

[@datruthgt5609]

Imagine having a professional interview (with Trish Stratus being so respectful) and then clickbaiting your viewers and disrespecting Trish's interview at the same time by reducing it to a sensational headline that only lasts 1 minute and 40 seconds from 19:25 onwards. Pathetic.

[@JoseCamposSegovia]

I used to have crush on her when I was young and still do

[@solidsnakemgs2180]

18:30 Trish Stratus dunked on the 2009 WrestleMania Divas Battle Royal lmao it was a mess but the final four were tearing each other up until Sabrina won ugh lol

[@TivonSanders]

Man I love Trish but sometimes her speaking cadence is a little too fast for me. LOL

[@DCDCWizard]

I hope we see Tiffany Stratton vs Trish Stratus! It’s Tiffy time!

[@Jeff_Pryce]

Melina thinking she deserved that WrestleMania match over Trish was absurd. This was not 2007 or 2008 or even 2009 Melina, her peak years. Those years for her were like Alexa Bliss from 2016-2018; she was a star at the time and it was undeniable. But by 2011, that star power was gone. She was in her 2022 Alexa Bliss time; just a name, but without the aura. Trish is a legendary star. There was no way you don’t put Trish in the biggest show of the year if you have a chance to bring her in.

[@marcelomoreover]

You’re saying Melina’s star power was gone by 2011, yeah because WWE didn’t elevate and capitalize at her talent by that time and started to focus on Kelly Kelly, who was the champion at that time. Had they given her a heel platform or made her Kelly’s biggest rival by bringing her bratty character back, Melina’s star power would’ve risen instantly. Melina is a total package. Trish is being consistently pushed because WWE likes her, that’s bias and that’s it. I mean, besides Trish, Lita, Beth Phoenix, Madusa, who are the Hall of Famers that WWE are recognizing and giving platform up to this day? Could you say the same thing about Moolah? No, they’re not honoring her anymore, same goes to Mae Young. Sherri Martel? They have forgotten about her, they just included her in the WWE 2k24 but that’s it. Wendi Richter, Sunny, Ivory and Jacqueline are often the forgotten Hall of Famers and that’s because WWE don’t capitalize on their talent.

[@JamieJamie2o2]

Wasn't it Melina at the time, that Morrison felt like the spot should've been for? I was really happy it was Trish, because it was time for Michelle McCool to take on a legend, and see how it unfolds.

[@Spongemonkey26]

and now she should do a run with Tiffy Time.

[@ButWhatIfItIs]

18:39 onwards This is channelling heel Trish only she's the babyface on this matter lmao

[@wandellasbell8843]

TRISH ISS THE GOAT AND ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN TO EVER LIVE

[@y3ee3e]

i watched the spot...and you barely notice the snub. he went to raise snookis hand.

[@davidrosca8059]

Trish Stratus Is The Modern Day Nadia Comaneci As A 2ndPerfect10 and 7xTime Women's Champion

[@joelprince4170]

13.57 the irony in that. But she ends up becoming a huge sexy symbol.

[@Yimmytheg]

So many puberties started lmfao

[@storysnob1022]

GOAT. That is all.

[@shawnleonidas]

Please change the title of this interview! Like it’s literally not even important to the interview!

[@Remalove94]

Right?

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant]

My Legendary Childhood GOAT Crush Trish Stratus

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

You had a crush on a goat?

[@alexjessop5330]

Cute still

[@ellisjahfinelcraddock]

That's true. 💯

[@Jeff_Pryce]

Puppies are cute. Trish is gorgeous. ❤

[@ymd2516]

By 2011, Melina was a non-factor in WWE. Why would she think she’s entitled to be in Wrestlemania when being on Raw or Smackdown was a novelty.

[@Jeff_Pryce]

BINGO. I liked Melina in her day. But by 2011, she had permanently moved down the ladder. This wasn’t 2007 or 2008 Melina who was on fire and was along with Mickie James one of the two biggest stars the women’s division had. And she already had back to back WrestleMania matches where she was in the spotlight. By 2011, it was clear the company was moving past Melina. Their priorities that year were Michelle McCool and, after Michelle retired, Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres. We still were one year away from the rise of AJ Lee. It sucked, but Melina’s time was coming to an end. Melina just did not belong in that match at that WrestleMania.

[@drewlymadlydeeply]

very disappointing that she didn't get involved at MITB... why have they left the Zoey Stark story incomplete? Perhaps Trish will return later this year to join 2 other women in a feud against Zoey / Shayna / Sonya?

[@ChaneVazquez-rx2dy]

She's is so gorgeous 😍 💖

[@y3ee3e]

morrison had a fantastic match at the covid wrestlemania...he was frustrated he got relegated to a 3 minute celeb match that was used to hype a tv show where did nothing. i get it.

[@D.JustinCalderon.1]

@17:11.... 8x?🏆👀

[@Remalove94]

The title is unnecessary.