Earlier this year, Ronda Rousey was rumored to retire at the end of the summer following her last match at SummerSlam. Many reports from various sources suggested that she might be on the verge of wrestling retirement, but the Baddest Woman on the Planet has not made any official announcement to her fans.
While rumors confirmed her potential move to the boxing arena, it appears that Ronda may still be interested in returning to wrestling. She recently made a surprise appearance at an indie show and teased an upcoming appearance at Wrestling Revolver’s California debut on social media.
Did Ronda Rousey join Wrestling Revolver?
Ronda Rousey is no longer with WWE and has become a free agent after her recent match with Wrestling Revolver. Her last WWE match was at SummerSlam. Her surprise appearance at Lucha VaVoom’s Area 51 event hinted at her departure.
WWE confirmed Ronda Rousey’s move to the alumni section of their website, indicating her departure. She’s set to appear for Wrestling Revolver in November 2023. Rousey recently teamed up with Marina Shafir at Lucha VaVOOM, sparking speculation about her future in wrestling. So, this is the start of something new before she appears at UFC-300.
While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said that Ronda hinted at a possible appearance at a Pro Wrestling Revolver show in LA on November 16th via Twitter. Meltzer said, “I think she wants to team with Marina, and maybe there’s something there. She’s a free agent, she can do what she wants. Now she’s doing it for fun. It’s in LA. She doesn’t have to travel. She likes hanging out with Marina.”
Why did Ronda Rousey leave WWE?
In 2018, Ronda Rousey surprised everyone by joining WWE. She made her debut match at WrestleMania 34, teaming with Kurt Angle against the McMahon family. She even headlined the first women’s WrestleMania main event alongside Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
According to WrestlingNews.co, Ronda Rousey’s exit from WWE occurred after her loss to Shayna Baszler at SummerSlam 2023. The date of her return remained unknown as it was part of her contract. The Baddest Woman on the Planet had a successful second run, securing two SmackDown Women’s Championships and a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Finally, about 18 months into her second run, Ronda Rousey confirmed that she is leaving WWE to pursue other interests, potentially focusing on an acting career and expanding her family, as noted in a recent interview with “The Sun” magazine. It was almost certain that Ronda Rousey would appear at UFC-300 in 2024.
