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Newsweek
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ronda Rousey's WWE Return Teased By Popular Star
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE superstar Bianca Belair has weighed in on the possibility of Ronda Rousey making a future return to the company. In a new podcast interview, the "EST of WWE" stated that she believes fans might see the UFC Hall of Famer back in a WWE ring one day. Rousey had two impactful runs with WWE but has not been with the company since her departure in the summer of 2023. Belair's comments have once again sparked discussion about a potential third run for the combat sports legend. A Royal Rumble Return? While speaking on the latest episode of the Dope As Usual podcast, Bianca Belair was asked about Ronda Rousey's time in WWE. Belair noted that in wrestling, the door is never truly closed for a major star. "I mean, I always say with wrestling, anything can happen. People always, they come back, they come in, they leave, they come back," Belair said. "We have a Royal Rumble, which is like a jumpstart to the road to WrestleMania with 30 women inside the ring. We have surprise entrances. She may come back at a Royal Rumble one day." The Rousey Effect Ronda Rousey's arrival in WWE in 2018 was a monumental event for the company. As one of the biggest and most recognizable stars in the history of mixed martial arts, she brought a new level of mainstream attention and legitimacy to the women's division. Her debut year was a massive success, culminating in her being part of the first-ever all-female main event of WrestleMania in 2019, where she defended the Raw Women's Championship. Above, Rousey attends the Premiere Of STX Films' "Mile 22" at Westwood Village Theatre on August 9, 2018 in Westwood, California. Above, Rousey attends the Premiere Of STX Films' "Mile 22" at Westwood Village Theatre on August 9, 2018 in Westwood, California. Photo byHer second run, which began with a surprise victory in the 2022 Royal Rumble match, saw her capture the SmackDown Women's Championship. While her relationship with the WWE fan base was sometimes contentious, her star power and impact on the business are undeniable. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match A Dream Match That Never Was During Rousey's second run, Bianca Belair was also at the top of the women's division as the Raw Women's Champion. Despite both women being dominant champions on opposing brands at the same time, a major one-on-one feud between the two never materialized. A match between Belair's powerhouse athleticism and Rousey's legitimate MMA background remains one of the biggest "what if" dream matches of the modern era. Belair acknowledged Rousey's contributions in the interview. "Right now she's not in WWE, but she was here and she brought so many new eyes to the product," she stated. "She was amazing and I don't know, we might see her again one day." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ronda Rousey comeback talk heats up ahead of possible White House UFC Card
Speculation surrounding Ronda Rousey 's potential UFC return is gaining momentum, with rumors linking the former bantamweight champion to the UFC's anticipated White House card. Though Rousey hasn't competed in the Octagon since 2016, recent reports and fan buzz suggest she could be eyeing a historic comeback at what would be a landmark event for the promotion. Rousey, regarded as one of the most iconic women's fighter in MMA history, sparked fresh comeback speculation after posting training videos on her social media. The footage quickly caught the attention of fans and insiders, fueling rumors of a potential return to the Octagon. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Others Data Science CXO Healthcare Leadership Data Science Cybersecurity Design Thinking Product Management Public Policy healthcare Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Degree PGDM Digital Marketing MBA MCA Technology Data Analytics others Project Management Finance Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 months IIM Lucknow SEPO - IIML CHRO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 28 Weeks MICA CERT-MICA SBMPR Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ronda Rousey (@rondarousey) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Adding to the buzz, current UFC bantamweight contender Luana Santos shared a photo and video of a recent training session with Rousey, calling her an inspiration. The timing of the posts has only intensified speculation, especially with talk swirling about a possible UFC White House card . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luana Santos ???? (@luanasantosmma) Since the announcement of a groundbreaking UFC event set to take place at the White House in July 2026, the MMA world has been buzzing with anticipation. Timed to coincide with America's 250th birthday, the historic card - hosted by President Donald - has sparked widespread intrigue among fans and analysts. Live Events The last time Rousey stepped in the Octagon was December 2016 at UFC 207, when she lost to Amanda Nunes. Despite never officially announcing her retirement, Rousey's recent training footage ignited speculation about a possible UFC return. In interviews from August 2024, Rousey made it clear that she is 'not neurologically fit to compete anymore at the highest level', citing a history of concussions as the reason for stepping away from MMA for good. Her latest training sessions appear to be part of her postpartum recovery, after the birth of her second child in January, and personal fitness routine, rather than preparation for a comeback to the Octagon. While fans remain eager to see her back in action, any return is more likely in the realm of pro wrestling.
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Wednesday, July 30th
Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the ... More puzzle. In case you missed Monday's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: It's Odin's Day, smackdab in the center of the week. For a long time, when I was a child, I thought Wednesday must be for wind or weddings, but the Norse god is much better. In any case, we have a NYT Mini to solve, so let's dive right in! The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it's free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though you'll need the app to tackle the archive. Spoilers ahead! Before we get to the answers, here's the first letter for each word in today's Mini. Across 1A. Fire-resistant part of a redwood – B 5A. App featuring personalized videos from celebrities – C 6A. Where to find sponges that are always wet – O 7A. Rousey in the U.F.C. Hall of Fame – R 8A. Upturned parts of a canoe – E Down 1D. Bring home the ___ – B 2D. Change, as a bill – A 3D. Passes time at the beach, maybe – R 4D. Beer brand with the Longboard Island Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale – K 5D. What planks, Russian twists and mountain climbers help to exercise – C Okay, onto the answers! Remember, spoilers ahead! Across 1A. Fire-resistant part of a redwood – BARK 5A. App featuring personalized videos from celebrities – CAMEO 6A. Where to find sponges that are always wet – OCEAN 7A. Rousey in the U.F.C. Hall of Fame – RONDA 8A. Upturned parts of a canoe – ENDS Down 1D. Bring home the ___ – BACON 2D. Change, as a bill – AMEND 3D. Passes time at the beach, maybe – READS 4D. Beer brand with the Longboard Island Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale – KONA 5D. What planks, Russian twists and mountain climbers help to exercise – CORE Wednesday NYT Mini Crossword July 30th I started off getting BARK right away, followed immediately by BACON. This was a good start, basically confirming that both these were correct. I moved on to 4-Down and KONA after that and then 7-Across with RONDA and 6 with OCEAN. From here, I had enough to start filling in everything I wasn't sure about. READS and ENDS and then finally, CAMEO which wrapped up AMEND as well. This one took me 1:28. How did you do? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. If you also play Wordle, I write guides about that as well. You can find those and all my TV guides, reviews and much more here on my blog. Thanks for reading!
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ronda Rousey Reacts to UFC, WWE Return Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ronda Rousey remains one of the most recognized women in combat sports with historic runs in both UFC and WWE, earning multiple titles in both organizations. More Pro Wrestling: Released WWE Star Teases AEW Debut However, Rousey hasn't been in a professional fight of any kind since 2023, leaving her fans wanting more. To this day, rumors persist that she could make her return to either UFC or WWE in the near future, especially since she has recently released clips of herself training on Instagram. Now, Rousey is ready to lay those rumors to rest. LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Ronda Rousey celebrates her victory over Cat Zingano in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 184 event at Staples Center on February 28, 2015 in Los... LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Ronda Rousey celebrates her victory over Cat Zingano in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 184 event at Staples Center on February 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. MoreDuring an appearance on "Untapped" with Spencer Matthews, Rousey quickly shut down any rumors that she will return to MMA or pro wrestling, saying that her focus is now on being a mom. "I am like deep in mom mode," Rousey said, per Steve Carrier of Ringside News. "I am not in the studio, you know. I'm working out in my garage, and I'm just trying to reclaim my body from motherhood, you know?" Rousey has just given birth to her second child in January, and Rousey has made it clear that these workouts aren't meant to get her fight ready, but to make her feel more like herself. "You become this like human assembly factory, and you completely like lose your own autonomy," Rousey said. "And you literally—like—a baby is like a parasite. It is like sucking the life out of you and just taking over everything." "I'm just, you know, just trying to reclaim myself from—you know—this amazing thing that women's bodies are designed to do. "But it really does just like take you over entirely... you're left with what's left over, you're like, 'Oh my god, will I ever be the same again?' Or... the answer is no. But you could—you could be a new something." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Hall of Famer Calls Out Wrestling Fans Critical of Goldberg Rousey first made her mark competing in Judo, where she won multiple medals and competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the latter. Rousey would eventually translate her skills to MMA success, becoming the final Women's Bantamweight Champion in Strikeforce and the inaugural Women's Bantamweight Champion in UFC, successfully defending the title six times. Rousey quietly retired from UFC after a loss to Amanda Nunes and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Has Discussed Adding New Members To Fan-Favorite Faction: Report In 2015, Rousey made her debut with WWE, when The Rock brought her into the ring to hit Stephanie McMahon. After a few more appearances of the years, she took on the moniker "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey in tribute to "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, becoming one of the top talents in the company. During her tenure in WWE, Rousey would take home the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship twice, the WWE RAW Women's Championship once, and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship once with Shayna Baszler. Rousey also won the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble. She was the first woman to main event WrestleMania alongside Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. More Pro Wrestling: WWE's Liv Morgan To Undergo Surgery: Report Injured WWE Star Breaks Silence On Retirement Rumors For more UFC, WWE, and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UFC 316: The face of women's MMA is being debated again — but is that even a thing?
The first true face of women's MMA might've been its last. That was of course Ronda Rousey, who crashed the ol' boy's party a dozen years ago by rolling a red carpet straight into the Octagon. She brought sophisticated media outlets up close to the sport that wouldn't have touched it with tongs before her arrival. When she broke news of her fight with Holly Holm, she did so on Good Morning America. It was Holm, of course, who ruined it all by knocking out Rousey at UFC 193. And it was Amanda Nunes who made damn sure Rousey would never come back after UFC 207. Advertisement Cut forward nearly nine years to UFC 316 and it feels like we're still wondering who the next face of women's MMA will be. This weekend Kayla Harrison challenges Julianna Peña for the women's bantamweight title, that glam accessory that once-upon-a-time carried so much weight. The two have been arguing over who will become the next face of women's MMA, which feels like it should be a big deal. Problem is, they seem to be the only people arguing about it. Fans aren't. Media isn't. The broader national media doesn't even know it's happening. It's doubtful that Ring Magazine, the 'Bible of Boxing,' will put the winner on its next cover as it did Rousey, or that Clay Travis will insist Harrison, should she win, fight Gervonta Davis in her next bout, as he insisted that Rousey should fight Floyd Mayweather. Saturday's fight seems to be a kind of Amanda Nunes sweepstakes more than anything else, which these days is stakes enough. The winner will almost certainly get to fight the consensus women's GOAT, who has vowed to come back after retiring in 2023. Before that happens, Nunes will get inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in a ceremony that takes place during International Fight Week later this month. Advertisement It's a win-win for the UFC. Nunes' only loss in the past decade came against Peña at UFC 269, a defeat she avenged less than a year later. That trilogy seems to be circled in sacred blood on Peña's bucket list. She has been vying for that chance for a long, long time. And should Harrison win, you have perhaps one of the most anticipated women's title fights of the past 10 years, given that both Harrison and Nunes are tanks with an intwined backstory dating to their days training together at ATT. One way or another, there's a big fight hanging in the balance of UFC 316, even if it has nothing to do with unveiling the next face of women's MMA. Maybe the trouble is that we've set the bar too high on this concept in the first place. When Rousey came in, she made everything that followed possible. In that way, she began her UFC career as God, which, you have to admit, is a super tough act to follow. Her presence brought it all into being. Nobody can replicate that kind of flex. It helped that she treated whoever the UFC booked her against like crash test dummies, submitting most of them in the opening seconds with savage armbars. She came in and ruled what was traditionally a man's game from the start. That's why young girls were crying when they met her wherever she went. UFC is still searching for its next Ronda Rousey. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) (Jeff Bottari via Getty Images) She was a symbol of something far greater than her actual status — a testament of possibility. The way she left the sport turned people against her, but that initial boom holds on as an impossible standard. Advertisement We've seen a lot of great fighters come and go in her stead. There have been moments where, if you were to squint, it looked like we might be looking at the 'next' one. Rose Namajunas was designated the next Ronda Rousey as far back as her appearances on "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2014. She's had her moments. Big moments. So has Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Weili Zhang, Valentina Shevchenko, as well as Holly Holm, Miesha Tate and Nunes herself. They've all had great careers, and some of them are still going strong. Including Nunes. Thing is, as dominant as she's been, she never wanted to embrace being the face of the sport. She was happy to win titles in two weight classes and to beat the living hell out of people, but not all the rest that comes with it. When she abruptly retired after beating Irene Aldana at UFC 289, it came with a few sad trumpet noises from the peanut gallery, but next to no real fanfare, other than the requisite tributes. Yet if she can solidify her standing as the women's GOAT by coming back and beating either Peña or Harrison? She'll take that. Really, that's all that matters. The closest thing to a 'superstar' in the making right now in the women's ranks might be the young Dakota Ditcheva, who's blowing up everyone she faces in the PFL. She's the nearest thing to the 'R' word we've seen in a while, yet it would be unfair to launch her into the sun like that, either. Which is fine. On Saturday night, Peña's the champion, and Harrison is the two-time Olympic gold medalist coming to take her belt. Take all comparisons away, and there's nothing wrong with simply being the best in women's MMA. From there, the public will see what it wants to.
