Ronda Rousey-AEW update (Patreon)

Ronda Rousey appeared on AEW, but doesn’t appear to be All Elite.

Ronda Rousey made her pro wrestling return at AEW Revolution, with a surprise appearance to help Marina Shafir. In the days that followed, Fightful Select asked a number of AEW sources about her status with the company. Everyone we spoke to is of the belief that she isn’t signed to AEW.

When asking about the appearance, it was noted that Rousey lives nearby and has a good relationship with AEW owner Tony Khan. The numbers that her ROH match drew were also brought up.

Sources in AEW said that Rousey got the desired reaction from the company coming in a heel role, but that Rousey seemed to expect a different reaction. While there were reports elsewhere that WWE was shocked to see it, sources we spoke to in TKO and WWE did not seem surprised, and said that they expect her to do anything she can to go against WWE, UFC and TKO at this point. They do not see her wanting to return to WWE in the future.

We have not heard of any follow up plans for Rousey as of yet. Rousey is local to the Los Angeles area, so it was an easy trip for her.