Is Ronda Rousey Coming Back To WWE?
Is Ronda Rousey coming back to WWE? Rumors have been circulating that the former UFC champ may be making a return to the ring.
Ronda Rousey’s WWE Career
Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut at the 2018 Royal Rumble and quickly became one of the most popular superstars in the company. She won the Raw Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 34 and successfully defended it against Alexa Bliss at Money in the Bank. Rousey then took a hiatus from WWE to focus on her film career.
Ronda Rousey’s Debut
Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut at the 2018 Royal Rumble. She entered the women’s Royal Rumble match at number 30 and lasted until the final four, before being eliminated by eventual winner Asuka. Rousey signed a full-time contract with WWE in April 2018. Her in-ring debut took place at WrestleMania 34 in a mixed tag team match, where she teamed with Kurt Angle to defeat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
Ronda Rousey’s Feud with Stephanie McMahon
Ronda Rousey’s feud with Stephanie McMahon was one of the most talked about storylines in WWE in 2019. It all started at WrestleMania 35, when Rousey made her WWE debut and teamed up with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a mixed tag team match. Rousey and Angle won the match, but it was Rousey who got the last laugh when she put Stephanie through a table.
This led to a series of confrontations between Rousey and Stephanie on Raw, with Stephanie calling Rousey a “has-been” and a “loser.” The two women finally had a match at WWE Money in the Bank, which Rousey won.
However, their feud came to an end backstage after Money in the Bank, when Stephanie was reportedly injured by Rousey during a backstage brawl between the two women. This led to Rousey being suspended from WWE indefinitely.
There have been rumors that Rousey could return to WWE in 2020, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet.
Ronda Rousey’s WrestleMania 34 Match
WrestleMania 34 saw Ronda Rousey make her WWE in-ring debut, teaming up with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a Raw Women’s Championship Match. The match was a wild one, with Rousey and Angle emerging victorious after a thrilling back-and-forth exchange.
Rousey’s performance in the match was widely praised, with many fans and pundits calling it one of the best matches on the card. After the match, it seemed like Rousey was well on her way to becoming a full-time WWE Superstar.
However, Rousey has not been seen in WWE since that night, leading many to wonder if she is coming back. While there has been no official word from Rousey or WWE on the matter, there have been some recent developments that suggest she may be done with WWE for now.
Ronda Rousey’s UFC Career
Ronda Rousey’s first MMA fight was in early 2011. She quickly became a dominant force in the UFC, and was the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. She vacated her UFC title in 2016 to pursue a career in WWE, where she became the first ever Women’s Champion. After a successful stint in WWE, Rousey decided to focus on her acting career. She has since starred in a number of movies, including The Expendables 3, Furious 7, and Mile 22.
Ronda Rousey’s UFC Debut
Ronda Rousey made her long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 157 in early 2013. She faced off against Liz Carmouche in the main event, and quickly dispatched her with a first-round armbar submission. It was a historic moment, as Rousey became the first woman ever to fight in the UFC.
Rousey would go on to defend her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship six more times, all by first-round armbar submission. She defeated the likes of Cat Zingano, Sarah Kaufman, Miesha Tate (twice), and Bethe Correia. Her last title defense came at UFC 193 in November 2015, when she defeated Holly Holm via second-round knockout.
Ronda Rousey’s Bantamweight Title Reign
Ronda Rousey entered the UFC in early 2013 as the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion. She was undefeated in MMA at the time, with a perfect 12-0 record. She quickly rose to prominence in the UFC, winning her first six fights inside the Octagon. This included a TKO victory over former champion Sarah Kaufman, as well as a submission win over Liz Carmouche in the UFC’s first-ever women’s fight.
Rousey was then given a title shot against bantamweight queenpin Meisha Tate at UFC 168. She would go on to win the fight via armbar in the third round, cementing her status as one of the most feared female fighters in MMA. Rousey would successfully defend her title two more times before being shocked by Holly Holm at UFC 193 in 2015. She has not fought since.
Ronda Rousey’s Loss to Holly Holm
Ronda Rousey’s loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193 was one of the most talked about topics in the world of MMA in 2015. Rousey, who was the undisputed women’s bantamweight champion and one of the biggest stars in the UFC, was handily defeated by Holm, a former boxing champion, in what was considered to be one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Rousey was quick to rebound from the loss, however, and she regained her title just over a year later with a dominant victory over Holm’s replacement as champion, Amanda Nunes.
Ronda Rousey’s Return to WWE?
It’s been a little over a year since Ronda Rousey made her WWE debut at WrestleMania 34. She’s since become one of the most popular Superstars in WWE. Rousey is a former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion and has also won an Olympic bronze medal in judo. She’s a true badass and WWE fans love her.
Ronda Rousey’s Recent WWE Appearance
Speculation is running rampant that Ronda Rousey may be making a return to WWE sooner rather than later.
The former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion appeared on WWE Backstage this past week, and while she didn’t say anything about a possible return to WWE, she didn’t exactly rule it out either.
Rousey has been off TV since April 2019, when she lost the RAW Women’s Championship to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 35. She was then written off TV shortly thereafter.
Rousey’s WWE contract is set to expire in April 2021, so if she were to return to WWE, it would likely be before then.
Ronda Rousey’s Rumored Return Match
Ronda Rousey has been rumored to be making a return to the WWE, and while nothing has been confirmed yet, many are speculating that she could be returning for a match at WrestleMania 35.
Rousey first made her WWE debut at WrestleMania 34 last year, teaming up with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a mixed tag team match. Rousey was an instant success in the WWE, and even though she lost the match, she proved to be a talented wrestler and entertaining performer.
Since leaving the UFC, Rousey has kept busy with her various film and television projects, but it seems like she may be ready to make her return to the ring. Rousey’s husband, Travis Browne, recently hinted that she may be preparing for a “big” return, and WWE commentator Corey Graves also teased a potential Rousey return on his podcast.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, it seems like there is a good chance that we’ll see Ronda Rousey back in a WWE ring sometime soon.