Ronda Rousey, known for her incredible career in mixed martial arts, made a seamless transition to WWE, quickly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with. Her blend of athleticism, intensity, and charisma made her an instant standout. Here are 7 times Ronda Rousey dominated the WWE ring.
- Debut at WrestleMania 34 Ronda Rousey’s in-ring debut at WrestleMania 34 was nothing short of spectacular. Teaming up with Kurt Angle, she took on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in a mixed tag team match. Rousey showcased her impressive wrestling skills, eventually making Stephanie McMahon tap out to her signature armbar, marking a triumphant start to her WWE career.
- Winning the RAW Women’s Championship at SummerSlam 2018 Ronda Rousey captured her first WWE title by defeating Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam 2018. Rousey’s dominant performance left no doubt about her prowess in the ring as she overpowered Bliss and secured the RAW Women’s Championship.
- Dominant Title Defense Against Nia Jax (Money in the Bank 2018) In her first title defense, Rousey faced the much larger and more powerful Nia Jax at Money in the Bank 2018. Despite the size difference, Rousey held her own and nearly secured a victory before Alexa Bliss cashed in her Money in the Bank contract, leading to a disqualification.
- Survivor Series 2018 Match Against Charlotte Flair Ronda Rousey’s match against Charlotte Flair at Survivor Series 2018 was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint. Despite Flair’s vicious attack that led to a disqualification, Rousey demonstrated her resilience and toughness, refusing to back down even in the face of a brutal assault.
- Defeating Nikki Bella at Evolution 2018 At WWE’s first all-women’s pay-per-view, Evolution, Ronda Rousey defended her RAW Women’s Championship against Nikki Bella. Rousey dominated the match, showcasing her strength and technical prowess, ultimately defeating Bella with an armbar to retain her title.
- Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania 35 Ronda Rousey made history by participating in the first-ever women’s main event at WrestleMania 35. She faced Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair in a winner-takes-all match for both the RAW and SmackDown Women’s Championships. Although she didn’t win, Rousey delivered a dominant performance and played a crucial role in the groundbreaking match.
- Submission Victory Over Sasha Banks at Royal Rumble 2019 Ronda Rousey defended her RAW Women’s Championship against Sasha Banks at the 2019 Royal Rumble. The match was a technical showcase, with Rousey ultimately forcing Banks to tap out to her signature armbar, solidifying her status as a dominant champion.
Ronda Rousey’s time in WWE has been marked by numerous dominant performances that highlight her incredible athleticism and fighting spirit. From her debut at WrestleMania to her history-making matches, Rousey has left an indelible mark on the WWE ring, proving that she is a force to be reckoned with in any arena she steps into.