Ronda Rousey Signs with WWE
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey signs with WWE.
It was long speculated that former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey had signed with the WWE and would make an appearance at this year’s Royal Rumble event. Well the rumors were put to rest, and the truth was told, as Rousey made the stroll to the ring after the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match.
“This is my life now,” Rousey told ESPN.com of her decision to join WWE. “First priority on my timeline for the next several years. This is not a smash-and-grab; this is not a publicity stunt. When I first met with Triple H, I told him, ‘There are other things I can do with my time that’ll make way more money, but I won’t enjoy nearly as much.’”
Rousey faced off with Rumble winner Asuka, Smackdown women’s champion Charlotte Flair and Raw women’s champion Alexa Bliss. There was nothing spoken, but Rousey pointed to the Wrestlemania banner, which would lead to even more speculation.
Check out some reactions from Rousey’s Royal Rumble appearance below.
UFC’s Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with WWE, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. pic.twitter.com/ZeGZeSnwHZ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 29, 2018
She has arrived https://t.co/q4MfX7cTfr
— UFC (@ufc) January 29, 2018
Everyone’s eyes are on #WrestleMania 34…
…including @RondaRousey‘s!!! #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/ynkps4gqx5
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
Rousey was glowing. No faking that. Seemed to be genuinely enjoying the experience of being out there.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 29, 2018
Sorry for having to lie to everyone… Hope you enjoyed the surprise. ?
— Michael Mardones (@LayzieTheSavage) January 29, 2018
No big deal… Just one of the greatest nights of MY LIFE!!! #royalrumble
A post shared by Michael Mardones (@layziethesavage) on Jan 28, 2018 at 10:28pm PST
The @WWE Women’s division is where EVERY woman in sports and entertainment wants to be. Congratulations to every woman in the #RoyalRumble Match and @WWEAsuka for her victory. And as for @RondaRousey…. #ToBeTheWoman
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) January 29, 2018
A post shared by travisbrownemma (@travisbrownemma) on Jan 28, 2018 at 9:11pm PST
My favorite part of tonight – surprising my boys ❤️❤️❤️ @travisbrownemma https://t.co/nWFatvlTBn
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) January 29, 2018
Ronda Rousey was speechless after her big WWE welcome. pic.twitter.com/upl5ZDtEge
— ESPN (@espn) January 29, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: @RondaRousey offers her candid thoughts just moments after shocking the @WWEUniverse at @WWE #RoyalRumble! pic.twitter.com/Ho3HOS8jo9
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
Gettin’ #Rowdy at #royalrumble
A post shared by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Jan 28, 2018 at 10:33pm PST
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