Trish Stratus identifies Survivor Series 2002 chair shot as defining career moment

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Trish Stratus identifies Survivor Series 2002 chair shot as defining career moment
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WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus identified a specific moment in her career when she felt she earned the title of professional wrestler. Speaking on the Insight podcast, Stratus cited a hardcore match against Victoria at Survivor Series 2002. During the contest, Stratus sustained a steel chair strike to the head after failing to block in time. She noted that the experience, which marked the first time a woman took a chair shot in WWE history, validated her efforts in the ring. While many wrestlers measure their success by championship gold, Stratus emphasized that the physical toll of the storytelling process during that match solidified her professional identity. Victoria won the match, claiming the Women's Championship in the process.

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  • Trish Stratus earned seven WWE Women's Championship titles during her career.
  • The hardcore match against Victoria took place at Survivor Series 2002.
  • Stratus sustained a head injury after missing the timing on a planned chair spot.
  • The event marked the first time a woman took a steel chair shot in WWE history.
  • Victoria defeated Stratus to win the Women's Championship at the event.
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WWE Hall of Famer and multi-time Women's Champion Trish Stratus believes this specific moment officially made her feel like a pro wrestler.

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