WWE wants UFC star Rousey to jump from octagon to ring
UFC star Ronda Rousey’s next fight could come in a WWE ring.
WWE executive Paul Levesque, better known as wrestling superstar Triple H, had dinner with Rousey in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, again fueling speculation that UFC’s biggest female star could leave the octagon for a career in sports entertainment.
Levesque told The Associated Press on Wednesday that WWE is talking with Rousey and has long had a friendly relationship with her.
Rousey was once the most dominant fighter in mixed martial arts, has not competed since she suffered a 48-second loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December 2016. Rousey (12-2) lost two straight bouts in 13 months and took a hiatus that saw her branch out into other forms of entertainment.
Rousey, who adopted the “Rowdy” nickname from WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, is a big wrestling fan as made guest appearances at WWE events.
The steam rises from the Martin Drake Power plant on Monday, January 8, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)
The steam rises from the Martin Drake Power plant on Monday, January 8, 2018. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)