Trish Stratus, born Patricia Anne Stratigias on December 18, 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, is a retired Greek Canadian wrestler, fitness model, and actress with a net worth of $6 million. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic female wrestlers in WWE history, she transitioned from a successful fitness modeling career to professional wrestling, where she achieved legendary status.
Stratus grew up in Toronto alongside her younger sisters, Christie and Melissa. Her parents, John and Alice, were of Greek and Polish descent. A fan of wrestling since childhood, she idolized stars like Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Stratus attended Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill, Ontario, before enrolling at York University, where she studied biology and kinesiology while playing soccer and field hockey. During a faculty strike, she worked as a gym receptionist, which led to a chance encounter with MuscleMag International that kickstarted her fitness modeling career.
As a model, Stratus appeared on the cover of MuscleMag International in 1998, followed by numerous other magazine features. Her fitness success attracted the attention of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), leading to a multi-year contract in 1999. She trained under Ron Hutchinson at Sully’s Gym before making her wrestling debut in 2000 on Sunday Night Heat. Initially cast as a valet and manager for wrestlers like Test and Prince Albert, Stratus soon transitioned into in-ring competition.
Her first match, a six-person tag team contest, aired on SmackDown!, where she teamed with Test and Albert against the Hardy Boyz and Lita. This match sparked a long-running feud with Lita, which became one of the defining rivalries of her career. In 2001, Stratus captured her first WWF Women’s Championship at Survivor Series, solidifying her status as a top performer. Over the course of her career, she became a seven-time Women’s Champion and one-time Hardcore Champion, earning recognition as one of WWE’s most accomplished female athletes.
Trish Stratus retired in 2006 after winning the Women’s Championship in her final match. Post-retirement, she remained active in WWE through guest appearances and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2018, she was honored as one of the greatest female superstars in Raw history and briefly returned to in-ring competition that same year. Outside of wrestling, she hosted television shows like Armed & Famous and Stratusphere and made 26 appearances in WWE video games. Additionally, she launched her yoga studio, Stratusphere, in Toronto in 2008.
In her personal life, Stratus married her high school sweetheart, Ron Frisco, in 2006. The couple has two children—a son born in 2013 and a daughter born in 2017. Despite her busy career, Stratus has been deeply involved in philanthropy, supporting organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Dreams Take Flight, and the Special Olympics. She also participated in fundraising events like the Island Triathlon Series to benefit Dignitas International.
Today, Trish Stratus is celebrated not only for her achievements in wrestling but also for her contributions to fitness and charity. Her journey from fitness model to wrestling legend serves as an enduring inspiration, showcasing her resilience, versatility, and commitment to making a positive impact.
