Here’s What WWE Has Planned For Ronda Rousey Heading Into 2019

Heading into WWE TLC, Ronda Rousey will defend the Raw Women’s Title against Nia Jax. A lot of people might not be happy to see Jax receive a push after her botch, but the fans are in an interesting place with the Raw Women’s Champion as well. Rousey is still adjusting to performing inside the ring and there are some harsh criticisms against her.

For instance, she has been criticized for smiling too much during her entrance and not creating an atmosphere like she should. A report from RingSideNews revealed that the powers that be want her to do “her entrance” regardless of the events heading into the match. That impacts the coming match because it doesn’t seem Ronda is in character.

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Despite the learning curve that Rousey is publicly dealing with on Raw, WWE officials are expected to keep the Raw Women’s Title on her for quite some time. According to a report from RingSideNews, the plan is for Ronda to have her rematch with Charlotte at the Royal Rumble and then move onto Becky Lynch for the grandest stage of them all.

That’s an interesting dynamic because Becky and Charlotte are on SmackDown Live. If the plan is for Rousey to feud with two women on “the blue brand” moving forward, it’s only logical for her to move to the show and drop the Raw Women’s Title soon. Rousey’s move to SmackDown Live would make more sense if she were to win the Royal Rumble.

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The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting the feud with Nia Jax is going to be very short. The upcoming match at TLC is likely to be the last of their conflict. Whatever the powers that be have planned for Rousey in 2019, a major angle will take place at TLC.

Do you think Ronda Rousey should move to SmackDown Live?