According to MMA Junkie, it appears that Ronda Rousey’s next appearance will be in the WWE as the former UFC star is taking her talents to the pro wrestling ring.
Rousey has made an appearance at a Wrestlemania and admits to being a big wrestling fan. Her friend, Shayna Baszler, is already a pro wrestler and recently signed with the company. Rousey made an appearance at an NXT event earlier this year. It is reported that she has been training at the WWE Performance Center in Florida.
Her longtime friend, Gene LeBell said that she may make occasional wrestling appearances as opposed to being on the full-time roster. When Brock Lesnar returned to the WWE from his first stint with the UFC, he was on a part-time schedule which the company seems to accommodate for bigger stars. Although Rousey is not a pro wrestling star, she certainly would be the type of personality that would command big money and star accommodations.
Payout Perspective:
Although nothing is confirmed, this move seems likely and the most sensible for Rousey if she still wanted to be involved in “combat sports.” While she has tried out acting, she could utilize her MMA/Judo and entertainment background in pro wrestling while making good (and likely better) money.
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