10 New Directions For WWE After WrestleMania Backlash 2022

5. Ronda Rousey Turning Heel

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That also opens doors for some others.

Ronda Rousey is visibly finding it hard to enjoy playing babyface. The important word there is "playing", because that's exactly what the ex-UFC fighter is doing. There's nothing organic about her smile, her high fives for fans or even her celebration after winning the SmackDown Women's Title.

Turning Ronda heel and casting her as someone who looks down on pro wrestling/WWE life is essential. Rousey has already been very outspoken in interviews about this sort of thing, so it'd be a more comfortable character for her to play. At least it wouldn't seem like she's going through the motions or pretending to be someone she isn't.

Then, maybe Bayley could return and fight for the honour of WWE fans worldwide. She'll be cheered when she comes back anyway, and it's important that creative stops fighting against the tide in the women's division.

Ronda hating on WWE and holding the belt out of spite would work.

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