Did Ronda Rousey Retire From WWE?
We all know that Ronda Rousey is a badass, but did she really retire from WWE? Let’s take a look at the facts and see what we can find out.
Introduction
Ronda Rousey shocked the WWE Universe when she unexpectedly announced her retirement from WWE during an emotional speech on RAW. Although Rousey didn’t give a specific reason for her retirement, many fans speculate that it may have been due to injuries or creative differences behind the scenes.
What Happened?
Ronda Rousey shocked the WWE Universe when she announced her retirement from professional wrestling on Monday Night Raw.
Rousey made the announcement after losing a tag team match to Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. After the match, an emotional Rousey said she was going to miss everyone in WWE, but she was proud of what she accomplished in her one year with the company.
This marked the end of a turbulent year for Rousey, who had a much-publicized backstage Meltdown following her loss to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 35. It was later revealed that Rousey was dealing with some unspecified personal issues at the time, which caused her to take some time away from WWE.
It’s unclear what Rousey’s future holds, but she said in her retirement speech that she would “live happily ever after” with her husband, Travis Browne.
Why Did It Happen?
Ronda Rousey’s time in WWE appears to have come to an end.
TheRowdyOne hasn’t been seen since she and Becky Lynch lost the Raw Women’s Tag Team Championships to Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax at WrestleMania 36. Lynch took to social media on Tuesday night to reveal that Rousey had already deleted all of her WWE photos from her Instagram account.
While this doesn’t necessarily confirm that Rousey has left WWE, it’s certainly a strange move for someone who is still under contract with the company. Shortly after Lynch’s tweet, WWE issued the following statement to Pro Wrestling Sheet:
“Ronda Rousey is under contract with WWE until April 10, 2021 however she has not been seen on WWE programming since WrestleMania.”
This statement seems to leave the door open for a possible return, but it definitely feels like Rousey’s time with WWE has come to an end.
Where Does This Leave WWE?
It’s unclear where this leaves WWE. Rousey was one of the most popular figures on the RAW roster and her matches against Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair were two of the best women’s matches in WWE in 2018. Rousey was also a big draw for WWE live events.
However, with Rousey gone, WWE will still have a very strong women’s division with Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Natalya, and others.
Conclusion
It is unlikely that Ronda Rousey has retired from WWE given that she just signed a multi-year contract with the company. However, it is possible that she could retire from in-ring competition in the future.
