Ronda Rousey was once the face of the UFC. With multiple accolades, she was credited as the pioneer of women’s MMA fights. She transitioned seamlessly into WWE despite the doubts that surrounded her ability. This, in turn, earned her praise from the wrestling legion. However, now it looks like Rousey has joined Tony Khan’s promotion to feature in the upcoming Full Gear PLE.
Fans believe Ronda Rousey signed with AEW for a big payday
Following SummerSlam 2023, Rousey departed from the WWE. She returned to the squared circle at a Lucha VaVoom event on October 26. However, recently, she was seen at Wrestling Revolver Unreal.
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.@RondaRousey is here and gets right in the face of Athena!#RevolverUNREAL pic.twitter.com/1A1ghPgnAT
— FITE (@FiteTV) November 17, 2023
She joined Marina Shafir against the team of Athena and Billie Starkz. The match ended in disqualification. However, fans were quick to speculate. They believe she is the next new signee for Tony Khan ahead of his AEW Full Gear PLE. Many claim that this would be a great payday for the former UFC champion.
Here is what fans had to say about it.
One user claimed that Rousey would join AEW for a payday and the prospect of working less than she did during her stint in WWE.
Oh she's definitely coming to aew lol. Makes sense, get a big pay day and wrestle less than she did in wwe. The grifters and sharks smell blood in the water (big easy money contracts where they can coast). Aew has reached that phase unfortunately.
— The Mess Around (official) (@Juventud22222) November 3, 2023
One fan connected the dots and speculated that Khan had alluded to the signing of Ronda Rousey for AEW’s upcoming PPV.
Got a feeling that Rousey is the one TK is speaking about signing
— Ozymandias (@chucky2003) November 17, 2023
One user wanted to know if the signing came to fruition.
Wait. Did Tony sign Ronda? 👀
— The Goldn Loc (@bigtimeryder) November 17, 2023
One fan gave credit to Rousey for flexing her achievements due to the legitimacy it brings to her and the match.
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Ronda flexing that black belt, as well as she should. She knows that’s a real belt.
— R. Gutierrez (@megagetting) November 17, 2023
One user admitted that this match had the potential to become a main event match for AEW but also expressed his reasons for why it never would.
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This should have been a main event in AEW, but we know for @TonyKhan #WomenWrestling never matters.
— AEWGuy (@SYEDWAJAHATM) November 4, 2023