7. Cat Zingano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApPbgwyrfbk Cat Zingano's initial title shot against Ronda Rousey did not go according to plan. The popular fighter chose to ignore the old admonition "fools rush in" and charged straight at Rousey, only to find herself victim of Rousey's patented arm bar in a mere fourteen seconds. If all goes well, she will get a second shot at the title. However, there's a chance that Rousey will retire from mixed martial arts before that happens. It's looking increasingly likely that Rousey will fight Holly Holm, Cyborg Justino, and maybe Miesha Tate one last time, and possibly call it a day, shifting her attention on movies and (perhaps) pro wrestling. That leaves Zingano in an interesting position. She hasn't been the most active fighter, and has dealt with a lot of personal issues that have kept her out of the cage. If Rousey exits, she'd be a lock for a title shot with just a few wins, but she could just as easily try a new venture. One idea would be to bring her in as a foil for Rousey if she does jump to the WWE, with the idea being that the two have unfinished business. Otherwise, just have her come in a play up the tough girl angle.
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