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Ronda Rousey Makes Surprise Appearance at AEW Revolution to Confront Toni Storm

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Former UFC Hall-of-Famer and MMA pioneer Ronda "Cobras" Rousey made a shocking surprise appearance in the ring during Sunday night's broadcast of AEW Revolution. The event concluded with 'Timeless' Toni storm defeating her long-time rival, former Death Riders enforcer Marina Shafir after an intense singles match that saw Storm bite off part of Shafir's foot to secure victory post-match celebrations on stage were interrupted by Rousey jumping in the ring and confronting both competitors directly for a face-to-face confrontation.

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    Ronda Rousey made an unexpected appearance at AEW Revolution 2026 in Los Angeles following Marina Shafir's match.
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    Toni Storm defeated her opponent with a small package and celebrated on stage when she was confronted by the MMA veteran.
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    The confrontation between Rondo Rousay, 'Timeless' Toni Storm marked the beginning of an anticipated feud for both wrestlers.
Mar 16 "Timeless" ToniStorm defeated MarinaShafir at AEW Revolution following an early lead that included multiple takedowns and a back suplex on the floor.
Mar 15, Mar 02:34 AM EST (approx) Ronda Rousey made her surprise appearance in Los Angeles after "Timeless" Toni Storm's victory over Marina Shafir at AEW Revolution. Following a hard-fought match where everyone was barred from ringside to settle their differences between the two women, TonyStorm celebrated on stage when she confronted by former UFC Hall of Famer RondaRousey who entered her ring.

Ronda Rousey has made an unexpected return to professional wrestling by debuting at AEW Revolution 2026 after Toni Storm defeated her friend Marina Shafir in a singles match.

— (Ewrestlingnews)

"Timeless" ToniStorm won the main event against 'Marina' and celebrated on stage when RondaRousey interrupted to call for an immediate confrontation with herself

— (Nypost)
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At AEW Revolution in Los Angeles (March 15), Ronda Rousey interrupted a match between Marina Shafir and Toni Storm to challenge the latter after she had won via small package. Following their brief confrontation, security separated them while an injured or blindediding storm was attacked by her former partner from WWE; however, no specific details were provided regarding how this attack occurred in relation to "blindsiding."