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Trish Stratus Says Vince McMahon Repeatedly Pressed Her To Pose for Playboy

Her podcast account highlights pressure during WWE's sexualized promotion era.

Overview

  • Stratus said on the November 10 Pod Meets World episode that McMahon 'hounded' her to accept Playboy offers during her WWE run.
  • She recounted being told opportunities would go to others if she declined, yet she refused for years and said she has no regrets.
  • Explaining her stance, Stratus described discomfort with overtly sexual shoots, citing a Divas Magazine year that shifted from bikinis to lingerie, which she adapted with a sports-inspired look.
  • Coverage notes several contemporaries did pose for Playboy under WWE contracts, including Torrie Wilson, Sable, Christy Hemme, Maria Kanellis, and Chyna.
  • In the same interview, Stratus also claimed she was punished—booked to lose her title—after refusing a proposed on-screen same-sex kiss.