20 Things You Didn’t Know About Trish Stratus

18. Was Considered The 'Arnie' Of Female Bodybuilding

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Robert Kennedy, a well-respected muscle and fitness publisher, couldn't take his eyes off of Trish.

No, he wasn't trying it on. Yes, this was extremely different to the legions of horny young males who'd later spot her on WWE television. Kennedy knew talent, and he adored the drive, passion and aptitude Stratus had for sculpting her body. It didn't take long before he was touting her as the "Arnold Schwarzenegger of female bodybuilding".

Trish's reputation would only grow and grow in the muscle game. She became the darling of magazine editors who knew her striking image would shift copies, and she was also tasked with speaking passionately about bodybuilding in the media. Throughout that time, Stratus repeatedly talked about her love of wrestling.

Being physically compared to Schwarzenegger in any way is a major compliment. Robert Kennedy wasn't blowing smoke though - he could see that Trish was money waiting to happen. He was absolutely right to pin his hopes on her.

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