10 Things We Learned From WWE 24: The Year Of Ronda Rousey

9. Ronda's Mum Said She Should Wrestle

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Now we know for certain why Ronda decided to switch disciplines to pro wrestling: her mother told her to. You should always do as your mother tells.

When Shayna Baszler first began wetting her toes in the world of sports entertainment, her Four Horsewomen buddy began attending shows in support. Even as a spectator, Ronda enjoyed herself so much that she rushed off to tell her mum about it - who in turn told her, "you should be doing this thing."

Was this the advice of a parent wanting her child to be happy, or one wanting her child to be safe? Probably a bit of both.

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