After 2 Months of Absence, Ronda Rousey Makes Her Wrestling Return

Published 10/27/2023, 4:20 PM EDT

There’s good news if you’re a Ronda Rousey fan! The Baddest Woman on the Planet bid adieu to her 82-day-long hiatus as she made her return to the wrestling ring. Rousey, one of combat sport’s most decorated female wrestlers, picked up a win on her return.

Rousey quietly left WWE after her SummerSlam defeat to Shayna Baszler. Since then there have been murmurs about her return to UFC. But her recent wrestling return promises a significant moment in both her career and the wrestling world. But do you know where Rousey wrestled? Well, we got you covered.

Ronda Rousey’s spectacular wrestling comeback

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In a stunning turn of events, Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance at a Lucha VaVOOM area 51 event, marking her return to the wrestling scene after a two-month hiatus. This unexpected comeback took place on Thursday, October 26, at the historic Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

The crowd was taken aback when Rousey emerged from her front-row seat, teaming up with her longtime friend Marina Shafir. Together, they squared off against the formidable duo of Taya Valkyrie and Brian Kendrick in a tag team showdown. This brief, intense match lasted about five minutes. Rousey secured victory for her team by expertly applying an ankle lock submission on Kendrick.

Rousey wasted no time sharing the entire match on her Instagram account the very next day, Friday, October 27. 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.briankendrickfor being down to get down with us” Her post not only showcased the action-packed bout but also featured a strong message from Rousey, asserting that anyone doubting her and Shafir’s prowess in the wrestling ring was simply mistaken.

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This appearance marked Ronda Rousey’s return to the wrestling scene since her last match at the SummerSlam premium live event held on August 5, 2023.

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Notably, the Lucha VaVoom event also marked Rousey’s first-ever wrestling appearance outside the WWE. However, during the hiatus, she wrote her memoir which is going to be released soon.

Ronda Rousey’s memoir release and wrestling journey

Ronda Rousey will release a memoir in 2024 detailing her remarkable journey from MMA stardom to WWE success. She recently released an Instagram post in which she revealed the cover.

Within 15 months of joining WWE, she became the Raw Women’s Champion and headlined the groundbreaking WrestleMania 35, the first-ever WrestleMania main event featuring women.

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After a hiatus to start a family, Rousey returned to WWE and claimed victory at the 2022 Royal Rumble. Ultimately securing the SmackDown Women’s Championship. However, her WWE journey concluded at SummerSlam 2023 with a match loss to her close friend, Baszler. For fans eager to dive deeper into Ronda Rousey’s life story, her memoir is set to hit the shelves on April 2, 2024.

Meanwhile, are you excited to see Ronda Rousey back in the ring? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Sheron Singh is a WWE writer at Essentially Sports. She started watching and following the WWE when her father introduced it to her at the age of 6. Sheron has since been an avid fan and devotedly follows the sport.

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Sherjeel Malik

After 2 Months of Absence, Ronda Rousey Makes Her Wrestling Return

Ronda Rousey’s spectacular wrestling comeback

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