Ronda Rousey made her surprise return at the Royal Rumble 2022 and eliminated Charlotte Flair to earn a shot for a Women’s title match to headline WrestleMania.
On the previous Monday Night Raw, ‘Rowdy’ Ronda stepped inside the ring and revealed that she would decide her WrestleMania 38 opponent on SmackDown.
It looks like we have a #SmackDown Women's Title match next week!@NaomiWWE pic.twitter.com/6BXc44GRma
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) February 5, 2022
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On Friday night, WWE SmackDown’s Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair entered the ring with Sonya Deville and gave the WWE Universe a piece of breaking news. Becky informed her that Ronda Rousey had chosen Becky Lynch as her opponent for the main event at WrestleMania.
‘The Queen’ claimed that Ronda Rousey made the right decision by choosing Becky Lynch as she took the easy way out.
BREAKING NEWS: @RondaRousey has chosen @BeckyLynchWWE as her opponent at #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/CEjDskEDr0
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) February 5, 2022
Taking more shots at the former UFC champion, she said, “What is Ronda doing, playing video games, farming? Ohh, she had a baby!”
Charlotte Flair stated that Mom vs. Mom is easier for Becky and Ronda.
‘Rowdy’ Ronda Rousey made her first appearance on the blue brand!
When Sonya Deville asked Charlotte to pick her opponent for WrestleMania, she picked Sasha Banks.
As Charlotte was talking, the music interrupted, and Rousey came out to a pop. She entered the ring with a smile and told Flair the last time she checked; she won the Royal Rumble, and she gets to pick her WrestleMania opponent.
"I'll see you at #WrestleMania, bi**h!"@RondaRousey #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PkBgWNPOP1
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) February 5, 2022
Ronda Rousey then announced that she would take on Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania, saying, “You’re not special; you are just first; I’ll see you at WrestleMania, bi**h!”
She dropped the mic and stared at Charlotte Flair. ‘The Queen’ laughed at Rousey and raised her title in the air, saying, “This title is my baby, and she’s prettier than yours.”
"This title is my baby and she's prettier than yours."@MsCharlotteWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/7ILON2SXY2
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) February 5, 2022
Ronda became ‘Rowdy’ after this comment, and she removed her jacket to level up with ‘The Queen’. However, Sonya Deville tried to stop Ronda from unleashing her fury.
Unfortunately for her, Rousey took her out via an Armbar.
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When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong.@RondaRousey #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/nYnNu39feU
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) February 5, 2022
Charlotte Flair watched in shock as Ronda Rousey snapped Sonya Deville’s arm.
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Will Charlotte Flair have her arm broken at WrestleMania 38? Will ‘The Icon of Combat Sport’ conquer ‘The Queen’ to become the SmackDown Women’s Champion? Share your views on Rousey’s decision in the comments.