The latest SmackDown episode saw the return of Ronda Rousey after losing her SmackDown Women’s title last year. Also, she wasn’t present during the Royal Rumble this year after the last year’s match. She came to side with her friend and ally Shayna Baszler, during the segment with Natalya.
After calling @QoSBaszler a "knock off version of @RondaRousey," @NatbyNature faces the wrath of both of them… 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/fnsglsiuMt
— WWE (@WWE) February 11, 2023
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Surprisingly, the WWE universe wasn’t happy with the Baddest Woman on the Planet returning on SmackDown. During her second run as SmackDown Women’s Champion, fans showed their backlash towards the same.
Nevertheless, once again fans took upon Twitter to show their reaction to her return. Since the #FireRondRousey trend on Twitter, fans troll her every time she is on TV. Below are some reactions regarding her latest return.
It seems there wasn’t any joy over The Arm Collector’s return!
Can ronda please just stay away pic.twitter.com/C398zFyD82
— Anthony S (@StraderZane) February 11, 2023
Still won’t make us care about Ronda Lousey
— 🐐 (@BecksTheGoat) February 11, 2023
Wow, that crowd really gave no care about that segment. Even Shotzi running for the save got no reaction.
— Blue_Fox (@AcpwFox98) February 11, 2023
Nobody wanted this
— Twister (@Twister32733092) February 11, 2023
Was it the worst segment?
This gotta be the worst segment of women in wrestling this week
— chris (@christahphur) February 11, 2023
What was the point of this segment?
— Cheddar Bob 🕊 (@RobbieNoBelts) February 11, 2023
The WWE Universe didn’t want this return!
get ronda off my screen.. yall are so annoying with this
— dylan (@livstatement) February 11, 2023
We did not miss Ronda. Give Shayna her singles run!
— Eraj 🥳 (@ErajHugLife) February 11, 2023
Noooooooo Ronda is back #WWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xrX3CHnwr2
— mountainkitty tryhard fortnite (@DragonBallZdy11) February 11, 2023
This user wants Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar a million times, rather than Rousey being on the show!
I rather see Roman vs Brock 1 million times than seeing Ronda on the show 🤣
— John Urrabazo (@jurrabazo1999) February 11, 2023
Midway through the show, Natalya was in the ring recalling when Baszler broke her nose last year. She happily shared taking away her spot and Elimination Chamber and also called her “knockoff version of Ronda Rousey.”
The Queen of Spades quickly came out and highlighted her accomplishments in NXT and before WWE. She highlighted the fact that she was wrestling before Rousey signed a WWE contract.
While Baszler was speaking, Rousey made her return to confront both the women in the ring. Rousey and Baszler had a staredown and attacked Natalya. Shotzi came to save Natalya, but both former MMA fighters took her down and stood tall.
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What’s next for Ronda Rousey in WWE?
The Arm Collector returned to WWE after losing her SmackDown Women’s Title to Charlotte Flair last year. The former UFC star took a hiatus from WWE after that and also didn’t appear at Royal Rumble. However, she had formed a team with Shayna Baszler for an extended period of time since last year.
With WrestleMania approaching, she has returned and might have a tag team match against Natalya and Shotzi next week on SmackDown. If not, we can expect a singles bout between her and Natalya or Shotzi.
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Also, now with no other challengers for Rousey, she might target the Women’s Tag Team division along with her friend Baszler. The Arm Collector has expressed her views in winning the Women’s Tag Titles with The Queen of Spades at some point in WWE.
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