After criticizing the UFC, Ronda Rousey attacks WWE after an appearance on rival company's website: 'It was a f*** you'

Ronda makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

One of the most famous female fighters in the history of combat sports, Ronda Rousey She's going all out and is sparing no one in her return to action after a ten-year absence from MMA. With her fight against Gina Carano officially announced by Netflix on May 16th in California (USA), the former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg) has started attacking her former home in the sport and has now done the same with WWE, the league that welcomed her into pro-wrestling.

On the 15th, Ronda made a surprise appearance at an AEW event, a rival organization of WWE, to help her friend Marina Shafir against Toni Storm, but there was also another intention behind the move. The bad girl admitted that she decided to participate in the show to openly voice her opposition to the 'TKO Group', a media conglomerate created by 'Endeavor' from the merger between World Wrestling Entertainment and the UFC.

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It's worth noting that Ronda didn't leave WWE on good terms, criticizing the UFC White House card, scheduled for June 14th, and blasting members of the company's top management. Not satisfied, 'Rowdy', determined to promote Netflix's first MMA event in which she is the protagonist, claims it will be superior to those of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Therefore, as she makes clear her anger towards 'TKO', the veteran shows that she won't stop antagonizing companies anytime soon, or until the numbers prove her wrong.

“I’ve never been to an AEW pay-per-view event, so I didn’t really know what to expect, but I’m thinking of something like a less restrictive and more adult version of WWE. It seemed like a great opportunity. Those are great descriptions. And it’s kind of a little provocation to the TKO Group, like a ‘F*** you’,” said the veteran in the video recording the backstage of the event and published on her official YouTube channel.

“And it’s funny, because WWE is on Netflix, but I thought it would be easier to apologize than to ask for permission this time. Like, I’m promoting your show. We didn’t advertise it. It’s not like we boosted the audience, so it should be fine,” he concluded.

Ronda's final attack

“This is what happens when fighters come together and bet on themselves. Change is coming. We are not disposable. WE ARE THE BUSINESS! This is a fighting event for EVERYONE. Tickets start at just $88 (approximately R$462 at the current exchange rate). Thank you MVP for believing in us. I can't wait to prove you right,” wrote the former UFC champion on her official 'X' account, celebrating the announcement of all the fights for Netflix's first MMA event.

Ronda's fighters in MMA

Ronda RouseyThe 39-year-old made her mark in judo and MMA. The American began her mixed martial arts career in 2011, debuted in the UFC in 2013, and retired in 2016. She was so successful that she dominated the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg) and was inducted into the company's Hall of Fame.

In the sport, Ronda built a record of 12 wins, all by stoppage (nine by submission and three by knockout), and two losses. Her main victories were against... Alexis Davis, Zingano cat, Liz Carmouche and Miesha Tate (twice).