Discussion YMMV / TrishStratus

I have to protest the notion that Trish Stratus inspired SHIMMER, at least the notion that the link should be clear. Obviously some of the wrestlers who worked on the shows were fans of hers but early SHIMMER was described as "American Joshi". It's a term I don't care for but the implication is an imitation of Japanese promotions. Earlier in the year before SHIMMER started up, the last national promotion in Japan, Zenjo, had closed down and SHIMMER's mission statement was to increase respect for women's pro wrestling on the international level. Maybe I'm the only who sees that as a much clearer link.

And while it might not be "clear", IWA M-S not being a promotion too many people pay attention to, founder Prazak has cited the Volcano Girls event as SHIMMER's front runner. He's also credited ChickFight for paving the way, the latter of which made clear by SHIMMER referencing it several times.

Stratus has left an undeniable mark on the business, but in a business operating in as many regions as pro wrestling, where it often takes seven years for something to run its course, I wouldn't overestimate how far a mark left from working six years in a single company goes.

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I give up on trying to fix this page. Right now, I am just looking for a rational explanation for why certain moments are listed under "Awesome" and "Heartwarming." Yes, I am aware of the irony of searching for rational, concrete, fact-based explanations for emotional reactions.

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