Key Takeaways
- Ronda Rousey reveals why dream match with Becky Lynch never happened, blaming Vince McMahon.
- The anticipated singles match was altered twice, leading to a triple threat bout at WrestleMania 35.
- Despite Rousey's negative comments about WWE, a future match with Lynch could still be possible.
A singles match between Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch was once a top dream match for every fan, and the former UFC star has revealed why that never happened.
Ronda Rousey Reveals Why She Never Faced Becky Lynch
A singles match between Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey was scheduled to take place at WWE Survivor Series in 2018, but it had to be altered to Charlotte Flair after Lynch was injured by Nia Jax. While that moment helped to push The Man to new heights of popularity, it meant fans never got to see Rousey and Lynch go at it.
The two were set to compete against each other in a singles match at WWE WrestleMania 35, but Flair was again injected, making it a triple threat. Fans presumed that a singles bout would happen when Rousey returned to the company, as this was the big match everyone wanted.
Becky Lynch Thinks WWE Mishandled Ronda Rousey By Assuming She Could Wrestle
That first match going so well may have doomed Rousey's WWE run from the start.
During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Rousey shared why the encounter never occurred.
"I don't know, Vince (McMahon) is an 80-year-old assh*le." (H/T Fightful )
Rousey did lose some steam during her second run with the company and wasn't at the same level of popularity. However, a singles match with Lynch would certainly have excited fans due to all the work they put into their rivalry in the first place. They held nothing back on social media, which is why audiences bought into the feud so much.
Could This Match Happen In The Future?
Even though Lynch vs Rousey hasn't happened, that doesn't mean it couldn't down the line. However, several things must happen first, especially considering neither woman is currently contracted to WWE.
Even though most fans would see Rousey's return as the least likely, Lynch has yet to sign a new deal and is still a free agent. However, Rousey has been vocal in her negative comments about WWE and some of her experience with the company, particularly when it comes to McMahon.
Despite that, there could be scope for the former WWE Raw Women's Champion to return to WWE now that Vince is no longer part of the company. When asked about her thoughts on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, Rousey was positive about her feelings toward them.
"They're fantastic, I love them."
