Ronda Rousey Officially Confirms if She's Returning to Join AEW
Rousey said she enjoyed her March appearance but called an AEW return unlikely, even after Khan said she would be welcome back.
- UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey confirmed on Thursday she has no plans to return to professional wrestling, telling Kay Adams that the demanding road lifestyle conflicts with her family goals.
- AEW President Tony Khan expressed interest in a return this past Sunday, stating Rousey is "one of the great names in combat sports and someone who is a great presence anytime she is here in AEW."
- Her surprise March appearance at AEW Revolution served to support friend Marina Shafir against Timeless Toni Storm, occurring while Rousey was actively training for her MMA match against Gina Carano.
- Recently, Rousey defeated Carano in an MMA match and became a brand ambassador for Castrol, marking her latest professional milestones since last competing in an official wrestling match nearly three years ago.
- Despite ruling out full-time wrestling, Rousey remains open to local projects, stating, "I could be open to doing some things if it works out and it's local.
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Ronda Rousey Responds to Tony Khan’s Open Invite for AEW Return
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