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Money in The Bank 2023 unpacked a lot of drama, including Shayna Baszler’s abrupt betrayal of her longtime friend and tag team partner Ronda Rousey. There were massive expectations that the champions will stand tall in front of the Liv Morgan-Raquel Rodriguez duo but that didn’t happen. Morgan successfully picked up the pieces and secured the title for her team after Baszler suddenly blindsided her friend.

Just when fans start to expect a tag team pair to be worth to make significant betterment to the women’s title scene, WWE threw a curveball our way. It certainly brought massive shock for most. But some fans might have picked the hint Baszler dropped through her significant Warhammer gear to predict what was coming. In either case, it’s painful for them to see one of the most promising pair in the division split up. It’s even more painful for Ronda Rousey herself and now she has company.

Ronda Rousey missing her time with Shayna Baszler makes another WWE star empathize

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The former tag team duo traded barbs on RAW this week following the infamous breakup. Most possibly we will see the two heading to a clash at SummerSlam. But Ronda Rousey couldn’t get over the golden memories of their time together as teammates.

Just a month passed since the former best friends won the WWE Women’s Tag Title that was long been planned since WrestleMania 39. Everything was fine back then. Many speculated that the pair sitting atop the division as a force can turn into an unstoppable power. Their in-ring dominance was mostly a byproduct of their deeper off-screen rapport.

Rousey posted a series of photos of them together on Instagram with a caption, ”I hate that I miss it so much”

While her out-of-character confession made the entire WWE world emotional, it garnered a special reaction from former Sasha Banks’ husband, WWE wrestler Sarath Ton.

Ton expressed his hope of seeing the former mates side by side in the ring again. He wrote in the comment, ”One day…. full armor.”

 

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During one of the past interviews, Baszler noted their friendship has its roots in time before being peers in WWE. Thanks to their MMA association. Baszler also came out several times when fans lambasted Rousey for petty reasons.

Now, ahead of their potential face-to-face match, Ronda Rousey, 36, had to admit to herself that she missed the good time with her friend. Although she isn’t fond of her feelings, it can’t be denied.

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He was seconded by a lot of fans. But that ‘one day’ might not materialize, as Ronda Rousey won’t be there in the scene forever.

Ronda Rousey gave WWE the hard date of her exit

Ronda Rousey gave WWE a rough idea that she needs to be out and the company is gearing up in that direction. While the date is still unknown, it might take place somewhere around SummerSlam. The former UFC pioneer has credited Baszler with getting her into the pro wrestling scene and had been adamant to set up a feud between them.

Her impending WWE exit comes after her three-year hiatus after WrestleMania 35. Now, whether Rousey is up for another hiatus or eyes the end of her WWE career is something only time will tell.

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The 36-year-old also has recently been tipped for a shock return to the UFC octagon seven years after leaving the promotion.

So it won’t be shocking if we see her moving onto the UFC after the WWE exit.

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What’s your take on Ronda Rousey badly missing her tenure with Shayna Baszler as her mate? Let us know in the comments.