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Mandy Rose Wants Trish Stratus Dream Match Return

Published 30 December 2025

Former WWE wrestler Mandy Rose expressed interest in returning to the ring for a dream match against Hall of Famer Trish Stratus during a recent interview, three years after her abrupt departure from the company.

Rose, 35, shared her thoughts while speaking with Square Family Wrestling alongside fellow ex-WWE performer Ash by Elegance, formerly known as Dana Brooke. When asked about an ideal opponent, Rose named Stratus without hesitation. "My dream match would probably be myself versus Trish Stratus," she said.

The interview highlighted Rose's lingering passion for professional wrestling despite her time away. She last competed in December 2022, defending her NXT Women's Championship in a match against Roxanne Perez. That reign, which lasted 413 days, ranks as the third longest in the title's history. The following day, WWE released her amid controversy over explicit content she posted on her FanTime subscription service, effectively ending her in-ring career at the time.

Since then, Rose has focused on ventures outside wrestling, including her online presence. She has occasionally addressed her WWE exit in interviews, noting the unpredictable nature of the industry. Earlier...

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