Ronda Rousey Appears At WWE Royal Rumble 2018
The former UFC star has signed a full-time contract.
It's official: Ronda Rousey is a WWE Superstar.
As confirmed by ESPN, the former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion has signed a full-time deal with the company, having appeared at the end of last night's Royal Rumble 2018 broadcast.
Rousey made her entrance as women's Rumble winner Asuka was choosing whether to challenge Alexa Bliss or Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 34, offering a handshake to 'The Empress Of Tomorrow.' It was slapped away, but Ronda was unperturbed, and left the ring to greet a pensive Stephanie McMahon instead.
An ambiguous appearance, it did little to suggest what's next for the former MMA pioneer, though she did point to the 'Mania sign while in the ring. A bout with Stephanie had been heavily rumoured prior to the event, but Rousey could conceivably face any of the other women involved in the segment.
Many had tipped Ronda to appear in the Rumble, but this didn't come to fruition. WWE have instead opted to save her in-ring debut for further down the line - a smart move, given her inexperience.
Regardless of WWE's plans, the fact that Rousey is now a full-time roster member, not a guest, means we can expect to see much more of her over the coming weeks and months.