Trish Adora facts for kids
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Adora in February 2024
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| Birth name | Patrice Adora McNair |
| Born | March 13, 1989 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Billed height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
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| Debut | August 20, 2016 |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
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| Years of service | 8 years |
Patrice Adora McNair (born March 13, 1989), known as Trish Adora, is an American professional wrestler. She works for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH). Trish is part of a group called Shane Taylor Promotions and its smaller team, The Infantry. She was the first ever Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling World Champion. Trish has also wrestled in other groups like Game Changer Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
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Early Life and Start in Wrestling
Patrice McNair was born in Washington, D.C. on March 13, 1989. Before becoming a wrestler, she served for eight years in the United States Army.
In May 2015, Patrice began training to be a wrestler. She learned at the Team 3D Academy. This school was owned by famous wrestlers Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley. In 2016, she made her first wrestling appearance. She used the ring name Trish Adora.
Trish Adora appeared on WWE's NXT show on September 5, 2018. She was an enhancement talent, which means she helped make other wrestlers look strong. She lost her match to the NXT Women's Champion Kairi Sane.
On February 15, 2020, Trish won a big tournament at F1ght Club. She became the first Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling World Champion.
Wrestling in AEW and ROH
Joining Ring of Honor
In May 2021, Trish Adora started wrestling for Ring of Honor (ROH). She joined the ROH Women's World Championship tournament. She won her first two matches. She beat Marti Belle and then Allysin Kay. However, she lost in the semifinals to Miranda Alize.
On September 29, Trish officially signed a contract with ROH. Later that year, ROH announced they would take a break. All wrestlers were released from their contracts in December.
Starting with All Elite Wrestling
Trish then started appearing for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). AEW is ROH's sister company. Her first AEW match was on November 22, 2021. She wrestled on Dark: Elevation and lost to Riho.
On May 16, 2022, Trish challenged Mercedes Martinez for the ROH Women's World Championship. This match was also on Elevation, but Trish did not win the title.
Return to ROH and The Infantry
Trish Adora returned to ROH on December 10, 2022. This was after ROH started up again. She wrestled Willow Nightingale at the Final Battle show.
After returning, Trish started managing and supporting Carlie Bravo and Shawn Dean. They formed a tag team group called The Infantry. Trish became a female member of this team. On July 6, 2023, The Infantry wrestled The Undisputed Kingdom. This team included Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, and Leyla Hirsch. Trish's rival, Maria Kanellis, ordered this match. The Infantry did not win.
Shane Taylor Promotions
On February 14, 2024, Trish entered the first ROH Women's World Television Championship tournament. She lost to Mercedes Martinez in the first round.
By March 2024, The Infantry, with Trish, began appearing more often on AEW shows. On April 5, at Supercard of Honor, Trish managed The Infantry. They challenged The Undisputed Kingdom for the ROH World Tag Team Championship. The Infantry did not win the titles.
On July 26, at Death Before Dishonor, Trish managed The Infantry again. They won their tag team match against Griff Garrison and Anthony Henry. On October 31, The Infantry officially joined Shane Taylor Promotions. On January 9, 2025, Trish Adora defeated Harley Cameron on ROH Wrestling. This win ended Harley's undefeated streak.
Wrestling in Japan and Other Places
Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling
On January 4, 2023, Trish Adora wrestled for the first time in Japan. She debuted at Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling (TJPW) during their Tokyo Joshi Pro '23 event. She tried to win the International Princess Championship from Miu Watanabe, but she was not successful.
On March 31, TJPW held its first show in the United States. It was in Los Angeles, California. Trish teamed up with Hyper Misao. They won their match against Raku and Yuki Aino.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Trish Adora also made her debut for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). This happened on June 10, 2023. She wrestled at the 2023 NJPW Academy Spring Showcase. She lost her match to Johnnie Robbie.
On January 13, 2024, at Battle in the Valley, Trish challenged Giulia. She tried to win the Strong Women's Championship, but she did not succeed.
Personal Life
Patrice McNair has said that the wrestler Jacqueline made her interested in wrestling.
Championships and Awards
Trish Adora has won several championships and awards in her career:
- Generation Championship Wrestling
- GCW Women's Championship (1 time)
- PAWDWC Presents F1ght Club Pro Wrestling
- Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling World Championship (1 time, first ever winner)
- Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling World Championship Tournament (2020)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 18 among the top 150 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2021
- Ranked No. 50 among the top 500 male and female wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2022
