Latest On Ronda Rousey's AEW Status (AEW News)

Is Ronda Rousey #AllElite?

Mar 22, 2026 March 22nd, 2026

Following her appearance at AEW Revolution earlier this month, many fans have presumed Ronda Rousey is now #AllElite. Seemingly, that is not the case, though.

Those in AEW that Fightful Select has spoken to are under the impression that Rousey is not signed to AEW. In terms of that Revolution appearance, that was simply a case of the former WWE Women's Champion living nearby and having a good relationship with Tony Khan.

As for the negative reaction from the Crypto.com Arena towards Ronda at Revolution - where she had a face-off with Toni Storm following Toni's win over Marina Shafir - that was described as the "desired reaction" from AEW's standpoint, with the Rowdy One positioned as a heel. However, Rousey herself seemed to expect a different reaction.

While it was previously reported that WWE was shocked by Ronda Rousey appearing at Revolution, Fightful notes that, in actuality, sources the outlet spoke to in WWE and TKO did not seem surprised, noting how they expect Rousey to do anything she can to go up against WWE, UFC, or TKO. These sources also don't see Ronda wanting to return to WWE at any point in the future.

There are no details on any follow-up plans for Rousey in AEW, although, realistically, she was highly unlikely to do anything physical before her MMA fight against Gina Carano on Netflix in May. And while the events of Revolution teased a Ronda Rousey vs. Toni Storm match down the line, Timeless Toni is now unfortunately dealing with injury issues that are expected to keep her out of action for "a long time".

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