Current WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey has been a prominent star in WWE since her debut in 2018. Before transitioning to professional wrestling, she was a dominant force in the UFC. She also became the first American female athlete to win a Bronze Medal in Judo at the Olympics. The former 6-time UFC Champion had always been a headliner and is considered one of the reasons for the success garnered by women’s mixed martial arts. Ronda Rousey was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018, becoming the first woman to do so.

During her stint in the UFC, 4-time NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal took a funny jibe at the UFC Hall of Famer. It was during the peak of Rousey‘s MMA career. Shaq made a hilarious comment and said, “I can last 45 seconds with Ronda Rousey. Set it up… It’s not a joke. I can last 45 seconds.” 

Shaq‘s comment came during a time the NBA Legend was seriously considering a career in MMA. Following this statement, the ‘Rowdy’ then proceeded to provide O’Neal with an epic response.

Ronda Rousey agrees with O’Neal’s comments

TMZ Sports caught up with Ronda Rousey and asked her what she thought of Shaq‘s comments. She smiled as she replied, “Yeah, you know if a chick could last past 45 seconds, I don’t see why Shaq couldn’t.” Rousey seemed very confident in Shaquille O’Neal and his ability to put up a good fight inside the Octagon.

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The NBA Legend is over 7 feet tall and weighs more than 300 pounds. It would certainly disqualify him from entering any of the female weight categories in the UFC. But given his size, he would be able to hold his own against Rousey for more than 45 seconds.

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It is highly unlikely that Rousey may consider returning to the world of MMA. Ronda Rousey is now a big part of WWE’s future moving ahead and she isn’t showing any sign of slowing down with her professional wrestling career. We will have to wait and see what the ‘Rowdy‘ has planned in the coming months.

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