It’s a little over 24 hours after delivering some Stratusfaction to Raw and honestly, the buzz is just barely starting to wear off … actually I don’t think it will be wearing off any time soon to be honest! I mean, in a word – someone I know said it best – “wow!”
And, I apologize, I would have been on sooner but it has been crazy for me the last few days … Christmas kinda snuck up on me so I had to finish off some shopping today as I was busy all weekend hosting some guests from out of town, we dealt with some lost luggage due to the backlog from the storm on Friday, did some spa-ing, and downward dog-ing, and then, you know got ready to deliver some Stratusfaction at the ACC! How crazy was that?! I don’t think you guys realize just how amazing that was for me - can you see goosebumps on HD? Seriously, I’ve been hearing from many that it was an early Christmas present … well, it was for me too.
Ever since I retired I am constantly being asked “would I ever consider returning” and I have always said: for the right moment, for the right scenario, for the right person calling me out … well, check, check, and check!
Let’s see, the Champ needed a partner, in the T dot, he’s facing Glamerella – an unlikely duo that quite frankly I am a fan of – the bat signal couldn’t be any brighter – cue the giggle!
It was great going back to the ACC, both backstage and on! It is an interesting thing when as a (former) WWE Superstar you return to the backstage scene. It does feel a little like it’s a microcosm that you insert yourself back into and it’s kinda all the same – like you never left. Sure there are a few new faces, new waists upon which the titles sit, but for the most part it’s just like coming home after being away at college – it’s still home. Especially with all the love … the great, big hug from J.R. – ‘Trish sighting confirmed’, the smell of self tanner and hairspray – except the ladies locker room is now a little fuller (especially with the Supershow), handshakes from some new folks, whom I knew (from watching) but had never met … it really was home sweet home – and yes, the 17, 000 in attendance helped with that feeling! Was that a déjà vu kinda feeling or what?
Did anyone notice the boots? Had to dust those babies off – last time I wore those was my last Raw match at MSG against Mickie James (who I see is still on fire!). Those boots are a bit of an homage to the greatest Canadian wrestling family – everyone digs them – well, usually - there was a certain someone backstage who wasn’t too keen on me wearing them …
Being at Raw kicking ass and taking names with John Cena, introducing the FOB Santino to the Stratusphere, and giving the Glamazon a sampling of what a seven time Champion tastes like was in fact an early Christmas present … seconds anyone?
Speaking of presents – I got some I gotta go wrap…
What does FOB mean? Fresh Off the Boat – what else…
Wishing the Stratusphere a Merry Trishmas!