Former WWE sensation Ronda Rousey set the wrestling community ablaze with revelations from her latest book, “Our Fight: A Memoir.”
In this second installment, Rousey didn’t hold back, taking aim at Vince McMahon, whom she accused of blurring the lines between his on-screen persona and his real-life role as WWE’s controversial promoter.
She also didn’t spare John Laurinaitis and Bruce Prichard, shedding light on the darker aspects of her time under the McMahon regime.
In a recent segment on Jim Cornette’s Drive Thru, the wrestling veteran delved into Rousey’s apparent indifference towards the business. Cornette remarked that Rousey’s candid remarks indicated her primary motivation was financial gain, rather than a genuine passion for wrestling or respect for McMahon.
“It’s clear she couldn’t care less. She was just in it for the money. She didn’t respect Vince, she had no love for the business, and she didn’t care who knew it.”
Cornette speculated that while Rousey initially found enjoyment in her WWE stint, the demanding travel schedules eventually wore her down, leading to her departure from the company.
“At first, it was all fun and games, throwing Stephanie and Triple H around, headlining WrestleMania. But when the novelty wore off and it became a job, she wanted out to tend to her personal interests like raising chickens. Professional wrestling was never her true calling.”
Bill Apter weighs in on Ronda Rousey’s impact
Veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter also chimed in on Rousey’s revelations, predicting a ripple effect within the industry.
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He suggested that Rousey’s bold narrative would inspire other departed wrestlers to share their experiences, both to set the record straight and to capitalize on the public’s interest.
“I believe Ronda Rousey’s book will open the floodgates for similar tell-all accounts. Once wrestlers move on from WWE, they’ll be inclined to share their stories, not only to shed light on the company but also for the lucrative book deals. Exposing the inner workings of a longstanding company like WWE is bound to generate significant attention,”
Apter remarked.
Apter anticipates a surge in tell-all publications as wrestlers seek to reveal the inner workings of the wrestling world, charming fans and stirring further interest in the industry.
