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Despite Charlotte Flair’s Personal Attacks, Ronda Rousey Gives Her Long-Time Rival a Rare Compliment

Published 03/27/2023, 1:15 PM EDT

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Ronda Rousey is one of the most devastating combat sports athletes of all time. From winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics to becoming a UFC legend and WWE World Champion, Ronda Rousey has done it all.

The 36-year-old is one of the most accomplished athletes of all time and has had an illustrious career. After a disappointing loss against Holly Holm, Rousey would lose her touch in UFC. She is currently a top star in WWE. And one of the most dangerous heels on the roster alongside Shayna Baszler.

In the recently aired episode of WWE’s Biography Legends episode seven, the career of Yokozuna and Charlotte Flair were discussed. While several superstars heaped praises on The Queen, it was Olympian Ronda Rousey’s unique compliment that caught everyone’s attention.

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A compliment of such high quality, coming from an Olympian herself carries a lot of weight. Ronda Rousey is an Olympian and knows what it takes to train and breathe like an Olympic athlete. During the recently aired episode, Rousey would compare Flair to an Olympic athlete.

During their heated rivalry, Flair once crossed the line and making fun of Rousey’s baby, Rousey kept the sportsman spirit alive, and complimented Flair at what she does well.

How did Ronda Rousey compare WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair with an Olympian?

It takes extreme talent to be an Olympian alongside hard work, and determination. Being an Olympian herself, Rousey is aware of the hardships, and thus it was extremely flattering to receive a compliment from her. During the episode, Rousey compared Flair with an Olympian, and complimented her on the same.

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She said, “This is her Olympics and she treats it as such. She trains, and thinks and commits like an Olympic athlete.”

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Both Flair and Rousey are athletes and come from sports background. While, Charlotte Flair’s father Ric Flair was a legendary pro wrestler, Rousey’s mother was a judoka. Both of these women grew up in athletic families and had a thing for sports and fitness.

As The Baddest woman on the planet claimed, Flair takes extreme care of her physique and fitness, and is often found posting about her workout routine on social media. The 14-times World Champion is currently scheduled to face Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39.

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With ‘Mania approaching, Ripley is all set to avenge her title loss from a few years back. Do you guy think Rhea Ripley will be able to defeat Charlotte Flair?

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Shounak Chakrabarti is WWE writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism, he wants to stand tall as an objective journalist. An avid fan of wrestling from childhood, Shounak has followed the sport from its very core and Seth 'Freakin' Rollins just happens to be his favorite wrestler.
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