Trish Stratus may be remembered as one of WWEs most iconic sex symbols, but that never meant she was interested in baring it all for Playboy. While Torrie Wilson, Sable, Chyna, Christy Hemme, and others posed for the magazine during their WWE runs, Stratus stayed firmand now shes explaining why.
Speaking on Pod Meets World, Trish admitted the offer came up more than once, and the pressure from WWE leadershipespecially Vince McMahonwas intense.
Even the standard Divas Swimsuit issues made her uncomfortable. She described feeling awkward when WWE shifted toward lingerie photoshoots for the Divas Magazine, saying she tried to put her own spin on it just to cope with the situation.
When Playboy officially came knocking, Trish stood her groundeven as Vince McMahon ramped up the pressure behind the scenes.
Years later, Stratus says she has zero regretsand shes glad she stuck to her values.
Trish Stratus may have played a character that leaned into sex appeal, but behind the scenes, she remained true to herselfsomething fans continue to respect her for.
Do you think Trish made the right call by saying no to Playboy despite WWEs push? Let us know your take in the comments.
