Ronda Rousey made headlines by declaring she won’t return to WWE, with sharp criticism aimed at Vince McMahon.
Despite her animosity towards McMahon, she maintained positive relationships with two key figures.
Dave Meltzer, in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, elaborated on Rousey’s criticisms of McMahon.
Ronda Rousey felt that WWE was a misogynistic culture & by the time she left, despised Vince McMahon but remained friendly with Stephanie & had positive things to say about Triple H. Was also noted that while she despised Vince, “she, to this day, loves Dana White”.
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He noted her public displeasure with McMahon, particularly highlighted by her tweet about Bruce Prichard serving as McMahon’s “avatar.”
Moreover, sources close to Rousey revealed she viewed WWE’s culture as misogynistic.
While she grew to despise Vince McMahon, she maintained amicable ties with Stephanie McMahon and praised Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
Rousey’s Attention-Grabbing Comments about Bruce Prichard and Vince McMahon
Rousey’s remarks, particularly targeting Bruce Prichard, garnered significant attention. She equated Prichard to McMahon’s surrogate, implying McMahon’s continued influence in the business.
In her tweet, Rousey stated:
“Bruce Prichard is basically Vince’s avatar, if he’s still around Vince still has a hand in the business. Vince was still running things through Bruce when he was “gone” before.”
That was fun https://t.co/RbfuZ5QpHR
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) November 17, 2023
Following Rousey’s comments, Prichard announced he would undergo tricep surgery. Some, like former WWE writer Vince Russo, questioned the timing, suggesting it was strategic amid Rousey’s criticisms.
Russo echoed Rousey’s sentiments, asserting that high-ranking figures like Prichard typically wouldn’t take leave during WWE’s busiest season, WrestleMania.
