WWE Royal Rumble 2021: 10 Surprise Entrants We Could See

7. Ronda Rousey

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Ronda Rousey took a hiatus from WWE in April 2019, embarking on a self-described "impregnation vacation" after dropping the Raw Women's Championship to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 37. An objectively successful run that helped raise awareness and interest for WWE's still-growing women's division to the point that they were able to headline the biggest wrestling show of the year on merit ended on one of the company's most necessarily coronations in years. As is tradition, Rousey went out on her shield, putting 'Becky Two Belts' over.

Rumours of a comeback have swirled ever since. The latest report came in October, stating that both Rousey and Lynch were expected back in the company by 'Mania 37, though Vince McMahon has no desire to book the duo against each other in an empty building.

Whenever it happens, Ronda's return will be huge. She remains one of the biggest mainstream names WWE can realistically call upon despite her extended absence, and there's money on the table in the form of a Lynch singles feud and other unexplored storylines with women who have risen to prominence since Rousey left.

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