“That was a quick retirement” – Fans elated as Ronda Rousey wrestles former male WWE star in her first appearance since SummerSlam

Ronda Rousey tags with former WWE star Marina Shafir, marking her first professional wrestling appearance after SummerSlam.


“That was a quick retirement” – Fans elated as Ronda Rousey wrestles former male WWE star in her first appearance since SummerSlam

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Former Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey is one of the top entities in sports entertainment. She seemingly wrapped up her WWE career at this year’s SummerSlam. However, recently, The Baddest Woman on the Planet made her extemporary return to the ring at Lucha VaVOOM.

Ronda Rousey made her first appearance since SummerSlam while teaming up with her old-time friend Marina Shafir. The duo was involved in a tag team match against Taya Valkyrie and Brian Kendrick. The match lasted for about five minutes, with The Rowdy One securing the win via submission.

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This match marked Ronda Rousey’s first appearance after losing to Shayna Baszler at SummerSlam in an MMA Rules match. She sparked speculation about her departure from WWE after suffering a defeat at the hands of her friend-turned-foe. The anticipated appearance of Rousey came at the LuchaVaVOOM held at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles, California.

After the impromptu appearance, the former UFC star has sparked yet another rumor of heading to All Elite Wrestling. Marina Shafir is currently working at AEW, which hints at the possibility of Rousey joining the promotion. It is going to be interesting to see if Ronda continues her career in pro wrestling or if this marks a one-time appearance for the superstar.

Fans react to Ronda Rousey’s appearance at Lucha VaVOOM

Ronda Rousey’s return to Lucha VaVOOM received an unexpected reception from the fans. She retired from pro wrestling after SummerSlam, as per the rumors. However, this appearance has debunked those wild rumors and speculations. Some fans went on taking shots at Rousey’s retirement, calling it a short one. Another fan took a jab at those reports claiming her exit from wrestling. Here are the top reactions to Ronda’s return.

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Furthermore, some fans left curious, talking about whether Ronda would return to WWE. While others were elated to see The Rowdy One competing in a new promotion, Rousey’s return received a mixed reaction from the fans. It is going to be interesting to see where the superstar is headed after this sudden appearance in a wrestling ring.

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