On a recent episode of The Wrestling Outlaws, Vince Russo delved into Ronda Rousey’s departure from WWE, shedding light on her mindset and motivations. Russo highlighted Rousey’s financial stability and discomfort with the wrestling lifestyle as key factors driving her decision to leave.
“When you talk about her mindset – she didn’t need the money. So all of a sudden when you don’t like this lifestyle and you’ve got millions of dollars in the bank, you don’t need to do it anymore,” Russo remarked, underscoring Rousey’s financial independence as a pivotal aspect of her departure.
Russo also discussed Rousey’s perspective on wrestling as an “intense performance” rather than a sport, suggesting that her background as a UFC Champion may have influenced her views. He cited backstage issues and the lack of regiment in her routine compared to her UFC days as contributing factors to her departure.
Meanwhile, Russo speculated on Vince McMahon’s future endeavors, positing the notion of a potential “revenge tour” following McMahon’s departure from WWE.
On The Brand podcast, Russo entertained the idea of McMahon investing in Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling, envisioning a scenario where McMahon channels his resources into a new venture.
“I had another conspiracy because, bro, come on… I gotta tell you something, Al [Snow]. Yesterday, there was a big news story that our good friend JJ, [Oh, Global Force Entertainment]. Bro, if there’s one guy to call Vince McMahon. Jeff Jarrett takes advantage of every freaking business [opportunity.] When I saw Global Force, I’m like, bro, Vince McMahon is gonna sink $2 billion into Global Force Wrestling, bro,” Russo speculated, hinting at the potential for McMahon’s involvement in a new venture.
While the likelihood of McMahon embarking on a major business venture remains uncertain, his financial capacity and entrepreneurial spirit leave the door open for speculation about his future endeavors.