Trish Stratus and Chicago World of Wheels

Last Friday, I saw Trish Stratus and a bunch of vehicles at Chicago World of Wheels. Go to globaltravelerusa.com/blog/ for my full recap.

Hailing from Canada, Stratus became one of the greatest WWE female wrestlers of all time. She also happens to be one of the nicest.

I have met Stratus several times. At last year's FanExpo, Tony and I asked for a picture with her and her bestie, Lita, who was at the adjacent booth. They were kind enough to oblige our request. Both ladies asked our names, in a very polite gesture. The next day, Tony and I got a photo-op with Stratus. To our surprise, as we approached her, she greeted us by name. We were stunned that a person who meets hundreds each day at these conventions remembered us by name. That is one classy woman.

When I met her at Chicago World of Wheels, I would love to say she greeted me by name again, but that would be amazing. I was actually surprised that she greeted me by saying she remembered me. That was impressive enough. This is someone who cares about her fan and giving them a special moment.

Before you think Trish was my only attraction to Chicago World of Wheels, as you can read in my Global Traveler recap, I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the convention. It occupied most of the first level of the Stephens Convention Center. It was one of the biggest conventions I have seen there.

It was also very-well-run.

Seriously though, check my recap on Global Traveler (it'll make my boss happy). Also, check chicagoworldofwheels.com for more info on this great event.

Trish Stratus and me in Rosemont, IL-March 2025.