Trish Stratus has landed a new Hollywood project.
The WWE Hall of Famer’s official website has confirmed that she is part of the cast for the upcoming comedy, “Karate Ghost.”
You can check out the official announcement below:
Trish Stratus joins upcoming action-comedy ‘Karate Ghost’
TORONTO, ON /TrishStratus.com/ – Production is heating up on KARATE GHOST, the heartfelt, ’90s-inspired action-comedy from director James Mark (Control), with the addition of three comedy and fan-favorite heavyweights: WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, David Koechner (Anchorman, The Office), and Steve Howey (Shameless, True Lies). They join an already buzzworthy ensemble featuring Tim Rozon (Schitt’s Creek), Colton Gobbo (Ginny & Georgia), Jim Belushi, Cathy Kelley (WWE), Natalie Zea (Justified, La Brea), and Michael Jai White (Spawn, Black Dynamite, Tyson).
Trish Stratus stars as Susan Fanshawe, an overenthusiastic pageant-queen-turned-karate-mom whose obsession with martial arts puts her daughter’s dreams in a chokehold. Think a pom-pom-wielding Miss America, with a black belt.
David Koechner is Joe “Lightning” Brodsky, a washed-up karate champ turned salesman who lives off exaggerated tales of his past glory. He’s all ego, no timing, and hilarious at both.
Steve Howey plays Rick Fanshawe, a deluded ex-fighter clinging to relevance by challenging Splitsville’s new karate hotshot, Bobby Brody. What he lacks in social awareness, he makes up for in overconfidence.
Set in a town ruled by absurd karate law, KARATE GHOST follows Bobby Brody, a grieving teen who forms an unlikely bond with the ghost of his late father’s favorite action hero. What begins as a haunted mentorship spirals into a fight for identity, legacy, and redemption.
The film is directed and co-written by James Mark, from a screenplay co-written with the late Larry Bain, whose voice and emotional depth inspired the story. Producers include Bruno Marino (Gridlocked), Tony Del Rio (Fight Another Day), and executive producer David Barrett (Blue Bloods, Twisted Metal, Tracker, Arrow), Plato Fountidakis (Lost Girl), and Brent Jones (Jumper).
KARATE GHOST is currently filming in Toronto, with a festival premiere and theatrical release slated for early 2026. Distribution is being handled by Blue Fox Entertainment Canada. U.S. rights are currently available.
Reality of Wrestling has announced that NXT Superstar Thea Hail will have a match with Monica Monroe at ROW Power Shift tomorrow night.
Meanwhile, Booker T noted on his “Hall of Fame” podcast that Hank and Tank will defend the NXT Tag Team Titles against TNT (Terrence and Terrell Hughes), the sons of D-Von Dudley. The show will be held at the Walker Texas Lawyer Arena in Texas City.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨@wrestleladybird has answered the challenge and will face @WWENXT Superstar @theahail_wwe on Saturday, June 14th at Reality Of Wrestling PLATINUM presents #PowerShift
📍 Walker Texas Lawyer Arena
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— Reality of Wrestling (@TheOfficialROW) June 8, 2025
Finally, TNA Wrestling has announced that it will return to Rhode Island on July 24 for a live taping of iMPACT! on AXS TV and another taping the next evening. Both events will take place at the Ryan Center, located on the University of Rhode Island campus near Providence.
You can check out the official announcement below:
TNA Wrestling Brings High-Energy Pro Wrestling Live Events To The University of Rhode Island
Sign up for Pre-Sale
TNA Wrestling announced today that all the fallout from Slammiversay will be settled live on Thursday, July 24, when the company’s flagship weekly TV show, iMPACT!, will air live from the Ryan Center on the campus of the University of Rhode Island near Providence.
The stars of TNA also will be in action on Friday, July 25, at the Ryan Center for future episodes of iMPACT!
The Ticket Pre-Sale for both Rhode Island shows begins at 10am EST on Wednesday, June 18, with the full on-sale starting at 10am EST on Friday, June 20 at TNAWrestling.com. Go to TNAWrestling.com to sign up for the Pre-Sale.
In addition, TNA confirmed today that live events in August and September will be held in three cities that have never previously hosted TNA shows – and these will be announced later this month, with the next Mega On-Sale.
Thursday & Friday, July 24-25: Providence, Rhode Island
Venue: Ryan Center
Notes: The show on June 24 will air live on TNA’s flagship weekly TV show, iMPACT!, on AXS TV in the U.S. and Sportsnet in Canada.
Home Game: The Ryan Center in Kingston, Rhode Island is the home to University of Rhode Island Rams basketball games and the building is named for Thomas M. Ryan, Class of 1975.
Meet & Greets With The TNA Stars
Fans can meet select TNA stars at the Official TNA Meet & Greet, held after the shows at the Ryan Center. The post-show Meet & Greets give fans the opportunity to get an autograph from the TNA stars and photo-ops with their in-ring heroes. Recent TNA Meet & Greets have featured Joe Hendry, Jeff & Matt Hardy, Mike Santana, Tessa Blanchard, Mustafa Ali, Moose and Elijah, among others.
