Ronda Rousey’s WWE career might be getting put on hold in the near future According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rousey’s days as a full-time WWE Superstar could be up after WrestleMania 35.
“There is a very good chance that Ronda Rousey will be finishing up with WWE at WrestleMania,” Meltzer wrote. “Right now, there is no hard and firm last day, but the working idea, which has been the case since January 2018, is that Mania 2019 is the finishing date.”
A WWE spokesperson has since responded to the Observer report. “Ronda Rousey is under contract with WWE until April 10, 2021. Whether she wants to start a family is a private matter.”
Rousey is expected to be part of the main event of WrestleMania 35, whether it be a singles match against Becky Lynch or a triple threat involving Lynch and Charlotte Flair.
Meltzer added, “If that’s the case [Rousey leaving], she would likely put Becky Lynch over more likely than Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania, given that would be what the fans would want.”
Rousey Wanting To Start A Family
With Rousey’s future with WWE in question, it’s worth revisiting her interview with ESPN from August 2018. Rousey said she owed it to herself to pursue her dream of becoming a WWE Superstar, but the 31-year-old fighter clearly has her sights set on motherhood.
“We had a set timeline set and now we aren’t so sure about it because I love it so much,” Rousey said. “I guess that’s the best thing that could’ve happened, that I would love it so much, it would be so hard to stop. I can see why people have a hard time leaving this industry because it’s such a joy to be a part of every day.”
“I took a long look at my life and thought that if I don’t try and take a shot with the WWE, I would regret it for the rest of my life. I want to be an example to my kids about pursuing your dreams and being able to do anything. I guess this is my way of nesting and getting ready for children. I’m trying to prove to my unborn babies that they can accomplish any dream that they want to go after.”
FOX Wants Rousey
There is also the issue of WWE’s blockbuster television deal with the FOX television network that begins in the fall. FOX executives reportedly want Ronda Rousey on SmackDown Live when the show moves to the network in October. Not only would Rousey bring her professional fighting credentials to SmackDown, but her star power is undeniable. WWE will need all the help they can get in order to produce the viewership FOX is paying for, so it will be interesting to see how this unfolds in the months ahead.
Horsewomen vs. Horsewomen
There is also the issue of the long-rumored WWE Horsewomen vs MMA Horsewomen match. It’s somewhat surprising WWE has yet to pull the trigger on this ready-made feud. That attraction might have to wait until Rousey returns to WWE some time after a post-WresteMania hiatus.
