As previously reported, MMA legend Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance at AEW Revolution this past weekend, where she confronted Toni Storm during an in-ring segment that also featured Marina Shafir of the Death Riders. This moment sent shockwaves through the pro wrestling world and sparked significant speculation regarding the reason for Rousey's appearance.
Rousey’s status with AEW has been a major topic of discussion since her unexpected entrance at Revolution, leaving fans curious about her future with the company.
According to Fightful Select, sources within AEW have indicated that Ronda has not yet signed a contract with the company. These sources also noted that her positive relationship with AEW President Tony Khan, the impressive viewership numbers from her ROH match in November 2023, and her proximity to the venue contributed to her surprise appearance.
The report also mentioned that while Rousey received the desired reaction from the company, she seemed to anticipate a different response from the audience. Notably, Dave Meltzer reported in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the segment was intended to be a one-time appearance for the UFC veteran.
Following Rousey’s appearance at AEW Revolution, Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer noted that some individuals in WWE were shocked to see her in All Elite Wrestling. However, Fightful Select cited sources within WWE and TKO, claiming that this was not the case and that they expect her to take any opportunity to compete against WWE, TKO, and UFC.
