Report Confirms Limited Future for Former UFC Star After Surprise Return At AEW Revoluton
New reports indicate that Ronda Rousey is not expected to return to All Elite Wrestling in the near future following her surprise appearance at Revolution 2026 earlier this month, with multiple outlets confirming she may never appear again despite initial hopes for a recurring role as one of WWE's biggest stars.
Key Points
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1Ronda Rousey made a surprise one-time appearance at AEW Revolution on March 15, where she confronted Toni Storm and supported her friend Marina Shafir.
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2Multiple sources report that this event was designed to create drama rather than establish an ongoing working relationship with the promotion.
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3There is no expectation of Rousey returning for further appearances in AEW anytime soon according to recent updates from PWInsider Elite, 411mania, and Wrestlingnews.
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Ronda Rousey is not expected to return in the near future, with her appearance being a one-off rather than starting any working relationship.
— Wrestlingnews (Mar 24)Despite what it may have looked like on stage at Revolution earlier this month that she was hinting to square off again in AEW, Rousey is not expected back anytime soon according to PWInsider Elite.
— /trwrestling (Mar 24)Ronda's recent appearance at Revolution earlier this month were said to have been a one-off and she may be appearing in AEW again or not depending on the future of her career outside MMA.
— /trwrestling (Mar 24)Ronda Rousey made an appearance at Revolution following Marina Shafir's loss to Toni Storm, while she appeared set up a feud with 'Timeless' after the match ended in her favor.
— /trwrestling (Mar 24)Ronda Rousey made an appearance at Revolution following Marina Shafir's loss to Toni Storm, while she appeared set up a feud with 'Timeless' after the match ended in her favor.
— /trwrestling (Mar 24)Ronda Rousey appeared at an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event in Los Angeles to promote her upcoming mixed martial arts fight against Gina Carano. Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that she is not expected to return full-time or compete for AEW, as the appearance was intended solely to cross-promote with MMA promotions like UFC and TKO.
Ronda Rousey is not expected to return to AEW soon; her March 15 appearance at Revolution was a one-time deal intended solely to promote an upcoming MMA fight and support friend Marina Shafir. Additionally, she has ruled out returning to WWE because none of the Horsewomen friends who originally attracted her interest are currently wrestling in that company anymore.