Key Takeaways
- Ronda Rousey made a surprising return to the wrestling ring at Lucha VaVOOM's event, showcasing her skills and dominating the bout.
- Rousey expressed excitement about the event and called skeptics "idiots" for doubting her abilities in the ring.
- Her unexpected comeback has generated significant buzz among wrestling fans, leaving them eagerly awaiting her next move in the world of professional wrestling.
Former WWE superstar Ronda Rousey made a surprising return to the wrestling ring at Lucha VaVOOM's latest event on October 27 in Los Angeles, California this week. Partnering with her longtime friend Marina Shafir, Rousey took on the duo of Taya Valkyrie and Brian Kendrick in an unexpected tag team match. This is her first time in LuchaVoom and her first time wrestling outside of WWE.
Despite the surprise, Rousey showcased her skills and dominated the bout, securing a victory for her team by submitting Kendrick with an ankle lock after a five-minute battle. She expressed her excitement about the event in an Instagram post, praising Lucha VaVOOM as the best Lucha/burlesque hybrid show she had ever experienced. She also addressed skeptics who doubted her and Shafir's abilities in the ring, calling them "idiots" and thanking her opponents for being willing to face them.
She wrote:
"@luchavavoom was honestly the best Lucha/burlesque hybrid show I’ve ever had the pleasure of jumping into unannounced. Anyone who doubted me and @marinashafir could make magic in a ring is an idiot - thank you @thetayavalkyrie and @mr.briankendrick for being down to get down with us."
It's not clear if this appearance is a one-off or if it's a hint she might be open to a return to wrestling. Not long ago, she posted another photo on Instagram where she quoted Bernie Lumen when she wrote, "Sorry, I couldn’t hear you through my retirement.” Rousey didn't specify what this retirement was alluding to and if it encompassed everything or just professional wrestling. This wrestling appearance seems to hint she might not be done with the business.
Could Rousey Make A WWE Return?
It's likely too soon to speculate that Rousey and the WWE will reunite in some fashion. But, this return marks Rousey's first wrestling appearance since her match against Shayna Baszler at the SummerSlam premium live event on August 5, 2023 and one could argue she's got unfinished business. If she's open to wrestling her friends, another match with Baszler could be a strong draw for WWE.
Rousey's unexpected comeback has stirred significant buzz among wrestling fans, raising questions about her future endeavors in the world of professional wrestling and leaving enthusiasts eagerly anticipating her next move in the ring. She looked solid in her performance. She got a good pop from the live crowd too.