Torrie Wilson talks Passes, Rhea Ripley, weird WCW backstage moment and more (Interview)
We recently had the chance to speak to WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson about her new BTS content partnership with Passes, her recent appearance at WWE Evolution 2, a bizarre backstage moment in WCW with Dennis Rodman and more, check it out below.
Interview with Torrie Wilson
F4WOnline: There are so many different options for content creators now to monetize beyond the “standard” social media sites, what was behind your decision to partner with Passes for your fitness, wellness and BTS content?
Torrie Wilson: Passes really stood out to me because of how thoughtfully the platform is designed. They’ve created an experience that makes it easy to connect with my subscribers and tailor content to what they actually want to see.
One of the biggest deciding factors for me was that Passes doesn’t allow nudity, that clear boundary is important to me, and I appreciate that both creators and users understand and respect it. It’s been such a fun and empowering space to share behind-the-scenes, fitness, wellness, and even slightly spicier content than I’d typically post on traditional social media.
F4WOnline: You traveled 300 days a year in your prime, and today’s talent has wellness coaches, sleep pods, cryotherapy chambers etc. What one modern recovery trend would you have killed to have on the road back then, and why?
Torrie Wilson: Oh gosh there are so many great ones! Having a traveling ice bath would’ve been pretty darn amazing. Even something as simple as the wearable sleep tracker I use today could’ve been helpful but I’m not sure I would’ve wanted to see my sleep data while traveling 300 days a year.
F4WOnline: You were recently at the Evolution PLE show wearing a Rhea Ripley tee, what draws you to her as a performer?
Torrie Wilson: I have to say, I’m genuinely in awe of so many women on the roster right now. To be part of WWE today, you have to be at the absolute top of your game, physically, mentally, and creatively. What draws me to Rhea is how completely unique she is. She’s a total badass, a superhuman athlete, and the second she walks out, her presence just commands the room. Her confidence, style, and energy are incredibly inspiring.
And maybe most importantly, she still seems like a kind, grounded, and humble person despite everything she’s accomplished. That kind of authenticity is rare, and it really stands out.
F4WOnline: The presentation of Women’s wrestling in WWE has come a long way from where it has been in the past. Having said that, Women’s matches in the main event of shows seem to be rarer than they were around the time of Evolution 1, are WWE going backwards?
Torrie Wilson: Absolutely not, I don’t believe WWE is going backwards at all. In fact, attending Evolution 2, I was genuinely amazed by how many incredibly talented women are now part of the roster. From my perspective, it’s no longer just about gender; it’s about storytelling. The main event should go to whoever has the most compelling narrative, the momentum, and the connection with the audience, whether that’s a man or a woman. The fact that women are regularly showcased in meaningful ways across all WWE programming speaks volumes about how far things have come. It’s about evolution, not repetition, and I see progress every time I tune in.
F4WOnline: One of SummerSlam’s biggest matches involves Jelly Roll and Logan Paul, can you tell me about the most out‑of‑left‑field celebrity moment you ever witnessed backstage in WWE or WCW? And how did the locker rooms react when “celebrities” would come in?
Torrie Wilson: One of the most unexpected celebrity encounters I had was early on in my WCW days when Dennis Rodman came in for a pay-per-view. I was still pretty green, fresh from Idaho, and someone came into the locker room saying Dennis wanted to meet me and asked if I’d follow them to his trailer. I did, a little wide-eyed and unsure of what to expect.
It ended up being this awkward 20-minute conversation. I’m not entirely convinced his intentions were pure, especially when he offered me a ride back to L.A. on his private jet, which I politely declined. Looking back, it makes me laugh at how naïve I was.
In WWE, it was always fun to see which celebrities would pop up backstage. That crossover energy is something special, getting to meet people you’d probably never cross paths with otherwise was one of the perks of the job.
Thank you to both Torrie and Passes for the opportunity to chat. Find out more information on Passes here.