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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Ronda Rousey grapples with personal and professional challenges following her on-screen split with real-life best friend Shayna Baszler. The once inseparable duo’s relationship has taken a bitter turn, as Baszler recently commented on Rousey, leaving her with a new set of difficulties.

During a recent episode of “WWE’s The Bump,” the UFC-turned-WWE star held nothing back as she shed light on her sudden popularity with fans and confronted Rousey’s commitment to professional wrestling.

Baszler takes a dig at Ronda Rousey

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Shayna Baszler transitioned to WWE in 2017 and after getting on the main roster found herself entangled in a partnership with fellow former UFC champion Ronda Rousey. However, the on-screen alliance eventually fell apart, leading Baszler to publicly criticize Rousey’s commitment to the world of professional wrestling.

During her interview on WWE’s The Bump Baszler did not mince her words, saying, “One thing I’ve always said about wrestling fans – sports fans in general – is they can smell when you’re faking the funk, and all this is legit and real to me. I think they connect to stuff that’s real.” 

This bold statement resonated with fans who have been critical of Rousey’s wrestling journey since her debut.

She further added, “You just cheer for who you like and it just happens to be me because the stuff I’m saying is real, and the stuff I’m saying is the stuff fans have been saying ever since Ronda got signed.”

Baszler’s candid quotes resonated with fans who praised her for being authentic and genuine in her pursuit of success in WWE. Furthermore, the feud keeps fueling between Baszler and Rousey and could culminate in a SummerSlam showdown.

The Brewing Feud – A Possible SummerSlam Showdown

The tension between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler has escalated, fueling speculation of a potential clash between the former UFC stars. Shayna Baszler has taken a direct shot at Ronda Rousey, accusing her of lacking passion and enthusiasm for professional wrestling. During their partnership, Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey seemed unstoppable.

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However, that changed when Baszler betrayed Rousey, leading to the duo’s defeat in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at Money In The Bank. Despite her actions causing their championship run to crumble, fans have surprisingly aligned themselves with Baszler during this feud.

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Baszler and Rousey’s feud has been brewing for years, but Rousey’s break has expedited the rivalry. Rousey acknowledges Baszler for introducing her to professional wrestling, marking a full-circle moment in their friendship and a story years in the making.

As the tension between Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey continues to rise, WWE fans eagerly await the next chapter of this gripping saga with a potential showdown at WWE’s annual SummerSlam event looms on the horizon.

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