In her latest memoir, Ronda Rousey opens up about her stint in WWE, shedding light on significant challenges and missed opportunities.
Despite her dominant presence in the women’s division, Rousey reveals discontentment with certain decisions made by the company, suggesting constraints on female talent.
Amidst promotion for her upcoming book, “Our Fight,” Rousey discloses a missed opportunity for a one-on-one match against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania in Dallas.
Despite initial plans, WWE management failed to collaborate, leading to a last-minute change of direction.
“WWE just refused to work with me at all. They refused to collaborate. They didn’t want to talk to me about it. They kept pushing it off and pushing it off until it finally got to the road WrestleMania, and they’re like, yeah, we’re not gonna do you and Becky,”
Rousey expressed.
Rousey’s WWE Journey and Missed Opportunities
In a shocking return to WWE in 2022, Rousey made a triumphant comeback, winning the Women’s Royal Rumble Match and swiftly ascending to the top of the roster.
Meanwhile, Lynch reclaimed the spotlight, capturing the SmackDown Women’s Championship before ultimately securing the RAW Women’s Championship in a title swap with Charlotte Flair.
Despite their respective successes, Rousey’s anticipated showdown with Lynch never materialized, leaving fans wondering about the potential clash between two powerhouse athletes.
WrestleMania 38 Showdowns and Rousey’s Title Pursuit
At WrestleMania 38, Belair cemented her status as a top contender by dethroning Lynch and capturing the title. However, Rousey’s bid for the championship fell short initially, leading to her eventual triumph at the subsequent Pay-Per-View event.
As Rousey’s memoir offers insights into her WWE journey, fans gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by female talent within the industry. Despite setbacks and missed opportunities, Rousey’s resilience and determination continue to define her legacy in both sports and entertainment.
