Every Look Of Trish Stratus' Wrestling Career, Explored (2024)

When people discuss Trish Stratus, they discuss her serious work-ethic as an in-ring competitor, her accomplishments, her spunky personality, and her stunning beauty. These attributes have combined perfectly to make Trish one of the greatest female wrestlers of all time.

But it's also because of her versatility - and experience as a fitness model and yoga instructor - that Stratus has been able to pull off a catalog of different looks throughout her career that have allowed fans to get behind her. These are Trish's most iconic looks ranked from worst to best.

10 Donning The Mask To Protect Her Nose - 2004

Trish Was Forced To Wear A Protective Mask After Having Her Nose Broken By Lita

• Trish Stratus began feuding with Lita in Summer 2000.
• By 2001, Trish & Lita had become on-screen friends during the WCW/ECW Invasion.
• Trish & Lita rekindled their friendship in 2003 when Lita returned from her neck injury.

Although a natural babyface, Trish has also proven herself a natural heel throughout her career. Perhaps her best run as a heel came in 2004 after she betrayed Chris Jericho for Christian at WrestleMania 20, reclaimed the Women's Championship and then began tormenting Lita.

Lita finally snapped at Survivor Series 2004; savagely beating Trish and breaking her nose. For a short time, Trish wore a mask to protect her nose while it healed. It was a hideous visage, but Trish pulled off the look flawlessly like a vicious, aggressive heel who deserved no sympathy.

9 Sporting The Canadian Mapleleaf For Her Country - WrestleMania 18

Trish Went Patriotic For Her Hometown Crowd At The Toronto Skydome

• Trish competed in a triple-threat match for the Women's Title with then-champion Jazz and Lita.
• WrestleMania 18 was held at the Skydome in Toronto, Canada in 2002.
• It was the first WrestleMania held at the Skydome since WrestleMania 6 in 1990.

In preparation for her WrestleMania match in her hometown, Trish wore a special outfit for her fellow Canadians. Wearing the classic cowgirl hat, Stratus also sported a red & white coat (and red & white ring-gear) to reflect the Canadian flag.

The Pièce de Résistance was a Canadian Maple leaf; proudly displayed on the back of Trish's coat, and on the rear of her red & white shorts, which Trish proudly revealed as part of her entrance. Patriotic & sexy, this remains one of Trish's classic WrestleMania outfits.

8 Bodysuits, Elbow Pads & Wrist Straps - WWE

Trish Wore Practical In-Ring Gear So People Would Take Her More Seriously As A Professional Wrestler

• Although Trish competed in actual wrestling matches in 2000, it was 2001 when she honed her craft as an in-ring competitor.
• After working hard to improve her wrestling skills, Trish won her first Women's Championship at Survivor Series 2001.

After debuting as a valet and competing in bra & panties matches, Trish knew she would have to convince her peers that she was serious about being a professional wrestler. Shortly after becoming WWE Women's Champion, Trish began wearing more mature wrestling attire.

A lot of outfits Trish competed in were practical bodysuits (of different styles & colors) with elbow pads & wrist straps, and little flesh exposed. Trish looked like a legitimate competitor, whilst remaining the beautiful Diva that fans still rallied behind.

7 Tops & Pants With The Midriff - WWE

Trish's Wrestling Outfits Would Also Range To More Casual Attire

• From 2005, Trish would resort to wearing more casual clothing in the ring.
• Trish's wardrobe would still feature proper wrestling gear, but the tops would vary to leave a bare midriff.

At WrestleMania 21, Trish dressed like a Hollywood Gangster for her match with Christy Hemme. The Women's Champion wore a white top, gray pants with boots, suspenders and a bare midriff.

Trish had long proven herself fashionable and a serious competitor, so the look allowed her to show off more casual clothing. Trish continued to show her midriff when wearing wrestling attire, maintaining a strong, fit physique.

6 Sporting Lingerie And Flaunting The Women's Title - WWE

Trish Competed In Lingerie Contests During Her Early Days As An In-Ring Wrestler

• Trish won her second Women's Championship from Jazz on the May 13, 2002 edition of Raw.
• Trish competed against the likes of Stacy Keibler and Terri Runnels in lingerie contests.
• This display drew the ire of the virtuous Molly Holly, which led to Trish's next major feud.

Shortly after regaining the Women's Championship in May 2002, Trish initially had few legitimate challengers (with the likes of Jazz and Lita being shelved due to serious injuries). So Trish competed in swimsuit exhibitions on SmackDown and Raw.

Trish would take off her robe to reveal red lingerie, her amazing physique and the Women's Title belt to wild cheers from the audience. Although Trish had long become a legitimate wrestler at this point in her career, she was proud to show off her body as she was proud to hold the Women's Title.

5 Very Pretty In Pink - Fully Loaded 2000

Trish Wore Legendary In-Ring Gear For Her First Pay-Per-View Match

• Both Trish and Lita made their WWE debuts on Sunday Night Heat in 2000.
• Trish debuted to recruit Test and Albert as their new manager, while Lita debuted as the valet of Essa Rios.
• After splitting from Essa in May 2000, Lita joined Matt & Jeff Hardy to form Team Xtreme.

When the Hardy Boys feuded with T&A in July 2000, it wasn't long until the ladies of both teams entered the fray. Lita and Trish's feud was intense and legendary from the get-go, and it led to a fantastic six-person intergender tag match for Fully Loaded 2000.

For her first pay-per-view wrestling match, Trish again showed off her amazing physique, competing in a pink-with-black-lace bra and trunks, and black wrestling boots. The fans popped huge for Trish as she arrived (despite her being a heel), and the look is remembered as being a distinctive part of this bout.

4 Sensational In Silver And The Beret - WrestleMania 19

Trish Shined Again In The Triple Threat Match For The Women's Title

• Trish was competing in another triple-threat match at WrestleMania 19 for the Women's Championship.
• Trish had been feuding with Victoria, who had defeated her for the Women's Title at Survivor Series 2002.
• Jazz had returned from injury in January 2003 to take revenge on Trish, renewing their rivalry.

For WrestleMania 19, Trish's entrance was fantastic, with explosions of confetti heralding her arrival. Trish certainly dressed for the occasion with her silver wrestling suit, silver coat and black beret.

It was another legendary look for Trish, synonymous with the terrific triple-threat bout against Jazz and Victoria, and Trish winning her fourth Women's Title. A great WrestleMania moment for Trish that was enhanced by her sensational wardrobe.

3 The Classic Cowgirl Hat And Coat - WWE

Trish Wore This Look For Her Debut, Managing T&A And Throughout Her Wrestling Career

• Trish appeared on stage to scout both Test & Albert during their matches on the March 19, 2000 episode of Sunday Night Heat.
• The next night on Raw Is War, Test & Albert officially became a tag team with Trish as their manager.
• As well as managing T&A, Trish would also manage Val Venis in the Summer of 2000.

Trish's WWE debut immediately made fans take notice on Sunday Night Heat. All she did was just show up on stage unannounced to watch Test compete. But it was the striking image of her wearing a halter top, tight skirt, furry coat and cowgirl hat that captured the hearts of fans.

It was an iconic look that not only complimented Trish's beauty, but proved successful because of her experience as a fitness model. Stratus would sport variations of the cowgirl hat and coat combination throughout her time as a valet, wrestler and Hall of Famer.

2 Dressed To Deal With The Obsessive Fan - WrestleMania 22

Trish Wore Black For Her Showdown With Mickie James After Months Of Build-Up

• Mickie James debuted on the October 10, 2005 edition of Raw.
• Initially a babyface who was Trish's biggest fan, Mickie developed romantic feelings for her idol.
• After being rejected by Trish, Mickie snapped and attacked her idol, vowing to destroy her.

The Trish Stratus/Mickie James storyline has been heralded as one of the greatest feuds in the history of women's wrestling, for its masterful, slow build towards WrestleMania 22. After months of expert hype, Trish showed up in another iconic outfit for the epic showdown.

Wearing a black tube top, leather waistcoat and pants that had been fastened together to form an elaborate bodysuit, Trish's outfit here provided the perfect blend of Stratusfaction and a fighting champion. What makes the attire more special is that Stratus wore it for her legendary match with James.

1 Dressed For The Final Showdown With Lita - Unforgiven 2006

Trish Wore White & Black With Stratusfaction For Her Homecoming In Toronto, Canada

• In August 2006, Lita had stated in a WWE.com interview that Trish was going to retire after Unforgiven.
• Trish confirmed her retirement and challenged her arch-rival to one last match for the Women's Title.
• Unforgiven 2006 was held in Trish's hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

After over six years in WWE, Trish Stratus had decided to retire in a blaze of glory. In the final encounter with perhaps her greatest opponent, Trish received a hero's homecoming and was once again dressed for the occasion.

Sporting a tight white & black top, leggings with stitches down the side and boots, Trish again displayed her elegance, beauty and physique perfectly for her country. The image of Trish closing out her primary WWE career as the Women's Champion in a grand swansong that will never be forgotten.