Ronda Rousey's WWE Return Teased By Popular Star
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WWE superstar Bianca Belair has weighed in on the possibility of Ronda Rousey making a future return to the company. In a new podcast interview, the "EST of WWE" stated that she believes fans might see the UFC Hall of Famer back in a WWE ring one day.
Rousey had two impactful runs with WWE but has not been with the company since her departure in the summer of 2023. Belair's comments have once again sparked discussion about a potential third run for the combat sports legend.
A Royal Rumble Return?
While speaking on the latest episode of the Dope As Usual podcast, Bianca Belair was asked about Ronda Rousey's time in WWE. Belair noted that in wrestling, the door is never truly closed for a major star.
"I mean, I always say with wrestling, anything can happen. People always, they come back, they come in, they leave, they come back," Belair said. "We have a Royal Rumble, which is like a jumpstart to the road to WrestleMania with 30 women inside the ring. We have surprise entrances. She may come back at a Royal Rumble one day."
The Rousey Effect
Ronda Rousey's arrival in WWE in 2018 was a monumental event for the company. As one of the biggest and most recognizable stars in the history of mixed martial arts, she brought a new level of mainstream attention and legitimacy to the women's division.
Her debut year was a massive success, culminating in her being part of the first-ever all-female main event of WrestleMania in 2019, where she defended the Raw Women's Championship.
Above, Rousey attends the Premiere Of STX Films' "Mile 22" at Westwood Village Theatre on August 9, 2018 in Westwood, California.
Above, Rousey attends the Premiere Of STX Films' "Mile 22" at Westwood Village Theatre on August 9, 2018 in Westwood, California.
Photo byHer second run, which began with a surprise victory in the 2022 Royal Rumble match, saw her capture the SmackDown Women's Championship. While her relationship with the WWE fan base was sometimes contentious, her star power and impact on the business are undeniable.
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A Dream Match That Never Was
During Rousey's second run, Bianca Belair was also at the top of the women's division as the Raw Women's Champion. Despite both women being dominant champions on opposing brands at the same time, a major one-on-one feud between the two never materialized. A match between Belair's powerhouse athleticism and Rousey's legitimate MMA background remains one of the biggest "what if" dream matches of the modern era.
Belair acknowledged Rousey's contributions in the interview. "Right now she's not in WWE, but she was here and she brought so many new eyes to the product," she stated. "She was amazing and I don't know, we might see her again one day."
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