Trish Stratus Recalls Her WrestleMania 22 Storyline With Mickie James

– During a recent interview with Inside the Ropes, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus recalled her WrestleMania 22 title match against Mickie James. Below are some highlights (via WrestlingInc.com):

Trish Stratus on her WrestleMania 22 storyline with Mickie James: “Back then, storylines were important but they maybe lasted one, two pay-per-views, but we were so lucky to have this storyline that just went on and on. … We got the chance to really take the fans on a ride and really … evoke an emotion from them. … Ultimately we got to culminate [at] WrestleMania 22, [which] was Mickie James’ first time winning a championship.”

On fans being excited for Mickie James to win: “It was also that organic time where they were ready for Mickie to [win] almost in the IYO SKY way. They were excited for her. As a heel, she won the chance to become champion, but they were ready for her to have her moment.”

Trish Stratus Recalls Her WrestleMania 22 Storyline With Mickie James

Trish Stratus Recalls Her WrestleMania 22 Storyline With Mickie James

Trish Stratus Recalls Her WrestleMania 22 Storyline With Mickie James

Trish Stratus Recalls Her WrestleMania 22 Storyline With Mickie James

Trish Stratus Recalls Her WrestleMania 22 Storyline With Mickie James