10 Hardest Hitters In Wrestling Right Now

5. Ronda Rousey

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Arguably the most important part of her act as she continues her successful transition from MMA icon to pro wrestling megastar, Ronda Rousey's strikes will ultimately serve her just as well as her submissions after the beating she dished out to Triple H at WrestleMania 35 became one of the year's most iconic moments.

The speed at which the 'Rowdy' former Women's Bantamweight Champion threw her lefts and rights was too much for 'The Game' to guard against, just as it was for Nia Jax when she suffered the reality of her own sorry situation against the dynamic newcomer. Just as she's made her armlocks matter most, Rousey's strikes rival any on the WWE main roster. Every hit carries the weight of her past life and - like Mike Tyson flooring Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV - damages the opponent little for having to sell it so earnestly.

Ronda's mastery of her new endeavour has been astonishing to behold - there are few newcomers to adapt so well so quick - but the real life velocity behind her violence lends well to the Ultimate Fighter aesthetic.

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