Torrie Wilson had a memorable run in WWE but competed at a time when women in wrestling were best known for scandalous storylines, skimpy outfits, and very little wrestling! While she may not have been the most athletic Diva to compete during that period, her impact on WWE was huge and she definitely seems worthy of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Some fans don't agree, though, and Wilson has now responded to some of her critics.
"I think some of the people that are angry are the same people that are forgetting that this is an entertainment show. I was not calling the shots backstage going, ‘Hey Vince, can I please wrestle in a bikini tonight?’ I actually was out there with Fit Finlay going, ‘OK, what’s the most athletic match I can put together with a bikini on?"
"I could do much better than my haters about beating myself up. Then I had to put myself in check but there are a lot of things that I am. I’m not Charlotte Flair, I’m not jumping off ladders, but I am Torrie Wilson and I did have something to bring to the table. I think for most people, we are just too quick to start looking at the negatives and losing focus on what we can bring to the table."
It's hard to argue with that and it's unfair to judge Wilson for what she was unable to accomplish during a time where women didn't receive the respect they do now. Ultimately, there are worse people in WWE's Hall of Fame (Snoop Dog, anyone) and people need to relax about this.
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