– 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.”
