Summary
Ronda Rousey appeared at an AEW event, primarily to support her friend Marina Shafir. Rousey also suggested her appearance was a statement toward TKO Group, the company owning both WWE and UFC, amid her ongoing negotiations for a fight.
Key Facts
- Ronda Rousey attended the AEW Revolution event to support her friend Marina Shafir.
- She suggested her appearance was a message to TKO Group, the parent company of WWE and UFC.
- Rousey was previously negotiating with UFC for a return fight, but talks did not succeed.
- She is scheduled for a future fight against Gina Carano, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix.
- AEW made efforts to keep Rousey's involvement a secret, using covert methods for her entry.
- Rousey described AEW as more laid-back than her experiences with WWE.
- There are no current plans for Rousey's further involvement with AEW after this appearance.
- Rousey's AEW debut marked her first proper pay-per-view appearance with the organization.
