Trish Stratus Talks NXT Divas, Potentially Returning to WWE In-Ring Action

WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus recently sat down with Scott Fishman of The Miami Herald. Stratus spoke with Fishman in order to promote her upcoming appearance at the Women in Wrestling Fan Expo and Banquet in Wilmington, North Carolina. Within the interview, Stratus spoke on a number of topics, including Divas action in NXT.

Stratus talked about her retirement match with Lita in September of 2006, and how Lita became her opponent:

“I think it really became more special during the end of my career when I had the retirement match with her. To me, it meant a lot. Did I hand pick her as my opponent? Yes, I did. I proposed that idea to Vince [McMahon], and he loved it. I thought, ‘Great, I can’t think of a better way to go out than with my best friend, a fellow co-worker who I had this rivalry with my entire career.'”

Continuing, the seven-time WWE Women’s Champion was asked about the potential of teaming up with Lita to face The Bella Twins:

“I think the idea is interesting. ‘Team Bestie’ is up for anything. If the fans want it, who knows? When Amy and I were working against each other, we were having fantastic matches because we knew each other’s motions and body movements. I think as a team we could utilize that same chemistry, but channel it in a different way.”

Trish also briefly spoke on the success of the NXT Divas division:

“People are really talking about them. They are the next generation that will be something to talk about. We talk about the golden era that was my time. They may have the platinum era from what I have seen. They are doing amazing.”

Check out the entire piece, here. Trish also speaks more in-depth regarding Lita, “Total Divas,” and much more.