10 Things WWE Fans Need To Know About Paige VanZant
4. She Had Words With Ronda Rousey
The Reebok sponsorship deal was a major coup for VanZant, but apparently, her presence at an event for the company led to a confrontation with the most famous woman in combat sports.
According to current UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate, who told the story on Joe Rogan's Joe Rogan Experience podcast, VanZant told her that at a recent photo shoot, the strawweight was looking for Ronda Rousey in order to get a picture with the star, but she was told not to - though she wasn't given an explanation as to why, VanZant was told to stay away from the former champion. Later that day, Rousey found VanZant and took her to task, cursing her repeatedly for congratulating Holly Holm on her title victory over Rousey.
TMZ reached out to VanZant after Tate told the story, looking for her words on the matter. Though the strawweight didn't acknowledge the specific details, she did confirm that the incident took place.
A marquee match for WrestleMania 33, anyone?