Ronda Rousey is one of the biggest names in the world of combat sports. She had a storied run in UFC and then transitioned to WWE, having two tenures that lasted until 2023. However, recent turn of events saw Rousey back inside a squared circle in some capacity. This has led to the intriguing question if The Rowdy One will return to wrestling ahead of her upcoming MMA Fight against Gina Carano.
Is former WWE star Ronda Rousey returning to wrestling?
Ronda Rousey made an unexpected appearance at the AEW Revolution 2026 pay-per-view that took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. She came into the ring right after a singles match between Toni Storm and her close ally, Marina Shafir. The Baddest Woman on the Planet had a confrontation with Storm before the officials separated the two. Following that, she walked off with Shafir.According to a report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite, as of now, it is unlikely that Ronda Rousey will return to the company. Her AEW appearance was a one-off to promote her MMA return, her upcoming fight with Gina Carano, and to support Marina Shafir. Moreover, she was a local, and her MMA bout is also set to take place in Los Angeles, so it made sense for her to appear. So it can be said that Rousey is not expected to return to wrestling in the foreseeable future.
Did Ronda Rousey take a dig at WWE after her AEW appearance?
In a recent video on social media, Ronda Rousey took a jab at WWE’s parent company, TKO, following her AEW appearance. This was in regard to her upcoming fight with Gina Carano, which will stream on Netflix, which is also the official partner of WWE. She said, “It’s kind of a cool little bit of a ‘f**k you’ to the TKO group, which is kind of funny, because WWE is on Netflix but I figured it’d be easier to ask for forgiveness instead of permission on this one. I’m promoting your show, it’s fine. We didn’t advertise it, it’s not like we boosted the ratings, so it should be fine.”
Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA for a fight against Gina Carano
It was announced last month that Ronda Rousey will return to MMA to square off against Gina Carano. The match will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, and will stream live on Netflix, making it one of the most highly anticipated bouts in MMA history. Also read: Fact check: Is Rey Mysterio retiring from WWE after injury before Clash in Italy 2026? Viral rumor debunk