Trish Stratus left her role as a WWE Diva at the age of 30. For most warm-blooded males that's pure tragedy - but for fans of professional wrestling and women's wrestling in general - it's just as difficult to take. After initially coming in as a manager, Trish transitioned into the quintessential WWE Diva. While Triple H has labelled himself the 'measuring stick' of the business in the past, Stratus was just that for the women's division. She combined the bombshell good looks she possessed (and yeah, still possesses) with excellent work on the microphone and a well-grasped know how of getting things done in the ring. She won the WWE Women's Championship on seven occasions, with her last win coming in her final match at Unforgiven 2006. Stratus took the gold on that night from long-time rival and full-time friend Lita, who also found her way onto this list just a little earlier on. The two have not been replaced since their departure, though things are looking brighter in the women's division these days. Had Trish wanted to stay on, there was always a place for her.
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