Disappointing Update for Ronda Rousey Fans as Scheduled Plans Get Altered Ahead of Royal Rumble 2023

Royal Rumble is the most exciting time in WWE as it is the New Year and the first step to finalizing the main card for the show of shows, WrestleMania. While on the men’s side, there is only chaos with Roman Reigns and his many rumored opponents, things are different on the women’s side. The late entry and crowning of the new SmackDown women’s champion Charlotte Flair has changed everything. While people thought this year was Liv Morgan or Rhea Ripley‘s shining moment pointing to the sign, there might be slight changes to that. While many were expecting Ronda Rousey to ask for a rematch at the Royal Rumble, she was nowhere to be seen. Ever since losing her title, Rousey has made no appearances on SmackDown. But following this report from Fightful, Rousey’s future most certainly seems to be in the dark.

Major news about Ronda Rousey in Royal Rumble 2023 surprises everyone

While reporting about WWE’s Royal Rumble 2023 plans, Fightful reported a piece of shocking news. Their report read, “In addition, we’re told that as of last week, Ronda Rousey actually wasn’t planned for the Royal Rumble PPV, at the time she lost the title, which can clearly change. Until December, Rousey was scheduled for the show in a singles match.”

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With Rousey as the champion, people were convinced that someone who returned in the Rumble would challenge her at WrestleMania. But now, she isn’t in that position. She is one of the challenges, and after winning last year’s Rumble, Rousey’s chances for winning this year seem bleak.

But at the end of the day, she is Ronda freaking Rousey. She is the money printer. WWE is definitely going to involve her in the biggest WrestleMania in a few years.

Did fans’ hatred for Rousey lead to this decision?

Triple H is known for his dedication to bringing fans’ expectations to reality. Could benching Rousey be a response to the hate that Rousey was getting throughout her return to the ring? We saw the many times that fans called out Rousey for botching moves in the ring. But that all led up to the #FireRondaRousey moment, which even the former champion herself addressed.

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