Ronda Rousey, the former WWE RAW Women’s Champion and a legendary figure in the world of mixed martial arts, has ignited speculation about the status of her wrestling career with a mysterious message shared on her Instagram account. Rousey’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable, transitioning from UFC stardom to the squared circle with a high-profile WWE debut in January 2018.
Her initial stint with WWE was filled with noteworthy achievements, including capturing the RAW Women’s Title. However, after losing the championship at WrestleMania 35, Rousey took a hiatus from the wrestling world. It wasn’t until almost three years later that she made her WWE return by triumphing in the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble match. Over the next 18 months, the 36-year-old athlete secured the SmackDown Women’s Title twice and the Women’s Tag Team Championship once.
Despite her accomplishments, Rousey’s most recent WWE appearance was met with a loss at SummerSlam, where she faced her former tag team partner Shayna Baszler in an MMA Rules match. After the match, Rousey made a statement, declaring that Baszler was “the reason I got into this business… Now I got no reason to stay.”
In the wake of her SummerSlam defeat, rumors began to circulate suggesting that Ronda Rousey might have quietly retired from the world of professional wrestling. The speculation gained momentum when Rousey posted a thought-provoking Instagram message. The post quoted Bernie Lumen, saying,
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“Sorry, I couldn’t hear you through my retirement.”
Accompanying this cryptic quote were heartwarming images of Rousey spending time with her daughter, husband, and her close friend Marina Shafir.
The ambiguous nature of Rousey’s Instagram post immediately grabbed the attention of wrestling fans and ignited a firestorm of discussion across social media platforms. While some interpreted it as a possible retirement announcement, others remained cautiously optimistic, awaiting official confirmation or clarification from the former champion herself.
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Ronda Rousey’s wrestling journey has always been a polarizing topic among fans. While many celebrated her contributions to the sport, others criticized her wrestling run. Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff, known for his role as RAW General Manager, recently shared his perspective on the situation. He revealed that he hoped Rousey was done with wrestling, stating that he never sensed a deep desire from her to be a part of WWE.
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“It’s been ‘ehh’ ever since she got there in my opinion. A lot of build up, a lot of hype, I mean she’s obviously a big personality and very very credentialed and done a lot of great things, but I’ve never felt like Ronda really wanted to be there. I felt like it was a great opportunity for Ronda and I think Ronda wanted that opportunity. But to me, from day one, I never felt like she wanted to be there. I hope she’s done,” he said.
As Ronda Rousey’s future in WWE remains shrouded in uncertainty, wrestling enthusiasts will be eagerly following her next moves and hoping for an official update regarding her status in the squared circle.
