Former wrestler Torrie Wilson reflected on the difficulties that women wrestlers encountered in the early 2000s, recalling her time as a major player in the industry for both WCW and WWE. Bikini competitions were more popular than in-ring fights during the period known as the Divas era.
Wilson’s thoughts, recently recalled in an interview, are acknowledged by a significant number of wrestling fans from that period, as the women’s division of the early 20s was more about displaying the body than it was about wrestling ability.
Who is the WWE star Torrie Wilson?
Born on July 24, 1975, Torrie Wilson, a former fitness competitor and professional wrestler, gained fame during her tenure in WWE. Despite not holding a title, she has become a notable superstar in WWE due to her charm and performance. Women in wrestling encountered various obstacles in the early 2000s, but Wilson’s legendary reputation has stood the test of time.
Wilson displayed her athleticism and entertaining abilities during a transitional period when she joined WWE in 2001. She had a significant impression in the women’s division of WWE because of her relationship with Stacy Keibler and her battles with Sable and Melina.
The legacy of Wilson is acknowledged for the accomplishments she made to the business, and she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. Her incredible career continues to pique the curiosity of fans, even though she has retired from WWE.
Torrie Wilson reveals her horrible WWE Bikini contest experience
Since Janel Grant launched a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, which sparked conversations inside the business, McMahon has been placed in a difficult position. Like other female celebrities, WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson has also had uncomfortable encounters with McMahon.
Chris Van Vliet had an open discussion with the 48-year-old veteran about her tenure with the organization, during which she discussed the “mortifying” memories of competing in bikini competitions. To shed insight on the difficulties of such segments, Torrie revealed the problems she encountered during one specific home presentation.
“They were all mortifying, people don’t realize. I went out there and owned it the best I could and pushed through the fear, but it was mortifying, There were times when, I remember specifically a house show that I was in this bikini showdown with Dawn Marie and Sable and someone else. I was standing in the corner watching one of the girls dance in the middle, and literally fighting back tears,” she said in the discussion.
In comparison to the ’90s, do you believe the WWE Women’s Division has grown up a bit? Following her remarks, WWE’s vice chairman may face further backlash from fans. However, tell us what you think about the contest that Torrie mentioned in the comment section.
