Is a run in WWE the end game for Ronda Rousey’s Career?
For every dramatic and historic win the “Rowdy” one racked up against worthy opponents, another level of pressure was placed on her shoulders.
At UFC 207, Ronda Rousey’s storied career appeared to have come to a bitter and tragic end, after losing to the reigning UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes via TKO in 48 seconds of the first round.
It’s no secret that Rousey ripped through the Women’s Bantamweight division with ease and it appeared at the time that Ronda was absolutely invincible.
Winning fight after fight in flashier methods, Ronda Rousey not only become the most popular fighter in the UFC, she become the most popular athlete in sports and pop culture.
Whether you’re a stock broker on Wall Street or a construction worker or mother of three children, you know exactly who Ronda Rousey is.
She has moved from well-known athlete into pop culture icon.
Rousey’s rise to fame is something that can never really be duplicated. There will be fighters and athletes that have similar stories and paths to greatness, but Ronda Rousey’s story is unique and once-in-a-lifetime.
What’s next for Ronda Rousey?
Ronda has expressed an interest in film, movies and TV. I’m not sure how in-demand she’ll be after losing two straight fights, but if that’s something she wants to pursue, more power to her. Another obvious choice would have to be professional wrestling. It would be stupid not to think about it. As a more wrestling-based website, I have to talk about this on some level.
I think Rousey would be perfect for WWE. She has all the tools to be a great performer in the Women’s division and I think there are a ton of chances for her in World Wrestling Entertainment. We’ll see if either side is interested.
WWE could have the “Brock Lesnar of the Women’s Division” with Ronda. Imagine Rousey working a few major shows a year the way Brock does? She can come back for high profile matches with the absolute best of the WWE Women’s Division.
Brock Lesnar left WWE in 2004 to pursue a career in the NFL. However, when that didn’t quite pan-out, Brock did what he knows best: besting people up. Lesnar went to MMA. Similarly to Rousey, albeit way fewer fights, Lesnar quickly become UFC Heavyweight Champion & defending the championship successfully twice.
When Lesnar’s MMA career came to an end he went back to WWE to make the most money for the least amount of work that he’s ever made. Lesnar is inserted into spots to work with the most elite wrestlers on the roster at all times.
Would you pay to see Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair? How about “The Rowdy One” vs. “The Boss”? Or what if there was a colossal between Rousey & Asuka? The mainstream awareness of the product would bolstered in an era where Raw has been consistently dipping under 3 million viewers. That’s not good for WWE. Rousey could definitely pop a rating & sell WWE Network subscriptions.
The oddsmakers at Sports Betting Dime seem to agree. They give Ronda Rousey 4/1 odds of moving into the WWE, which are strong. It would be a shame if Ronda completely stepped away from the limelight and didn’t pursue a spot with WWE that could really pay dividends financially & for her fledgling career.