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WWE star Ronda Rousey recently took to Instagram to address her future in the wrestling business. In a post directed at Shayna Baszler, Rousey stated, “you were the reason I got into this business… Now I got no reason to stay.” This statement has led many to believe that Rousey is done with WWE, at least for the time being.
According to Cageside Seats, Rousey was reportedly set to leave WWE in the near future, and her recent Instagram post seems to confirm this. Rousey’s departure comes after her match against Baszler at SummerSlam, where she put over her best friend in an MMA Rules match.
Rousey first made her debut with WWE in 2018 at WrestleMania 34, teaming up with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. The match received high praise and was considered one of the best of the night. She then went on to headline WrestleMania 35 the following year, becoming part of the first-ever women’s main event at the prestigious event, facing off against Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.
After taking time off to start a family, Rousey returned to WWE in early 2022 at the Royal Rumble. However, her second run with the company has been met with mixed reviews. Despite her undeniable star power, Rousey’s matches with wrestlers like Liv Morgan and Shotzi were deemed underwhelming by some fans, as reported by Cageside Seats.
Rousey’s final match in WWE took place at SummerSlam 2023, where she faced off against Baszler. The match was conducted under MMA Rules, allowing Rousey to showcase her skills in a different style of competition. As reported by Cageside Seats, this match served as Rousey’s farewell from the company.
Throughout her time in WWE, Rousey has had her fair share of ups and downs. While her initial debut and WrestleMania main event were widely praised, her second run with the company faced criticism, with Rousey herself expressing her unhappiness with the booking and feuds, as noted by Cageside Seats.
If this is indeed the end of Ronda Rousey’s