Breaking News: Ronda Rousey Officially Signs With WWE; Appears at “Royal Rumble”

It would appear that all of the rumors are true.

As first reported by ESPN, and confirmed by Michael Cole tonight at the “Royal Rumble,” former UFC superstar Ronda Rousey has officially signed a contract to be a full-time WWE superstar. She made a surprise appearance at tonight’s “Royal Rumble” event, at the conclusion of the Women’s match that closed the card.

Below is a tweet from WWE showing Rousey’s interest in WrestleMania 34:

Everyone's eyes are on #WrestleMania 34…

…including @RondaRousey's!!! #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/ynkps4gqx5

— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018

Below are some highlights from her interview with ESPN:

On becoming a WWE superstar:

“This is my life now. First priority on my timeline for the next several years. This is not a smash-and-grab; this is not a publicity stunt,” Rousey told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne of her decision to join WWE. “When I first met with Triple H, I told him, ‘There are other things I can do with my time that’ll make way more money, but I won’t enjoy nearly as much.'”

On waiting this opportunity to be a professional wrestler:

“It’s funny — it’s kind of like acting, in that it was something I always wanted to do but I never thought was in the cards for me,” Rousey told ESPN of wanting to wrestle professionally. “And now that I realize I really do have this opportunity, I feel like my 6-year-old self would totally kick my ass if I didn’t take it.”

Rousey had been seen at the “Mae Young Classic” this summer, and had been rumored to be in talks with Triple H for quite some time. Here is a video of her appearing on the WWE Network:

Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch & Bayley confront Ronda Rousey, M.Shafir & J. Duke: Sept. 5, 2017

Editor’s Note:

I cannot wait for this. This has obviously been a long time coming, and I have a feeling that she is going to be a major player in the ranks of WWE very soon!

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