For those of you who aren’t familiar with the world of wrestling and the different leagues — here is the difference between MMA fights and WWE: the former is real fights with real competition. The latter is scripted and the performance involves more stunts than actual fighting.
As we previously wrote, Rousey’s mother taught her judo. But her so-called “mean-mug” — the fight face she has on in the ring — she learned that from her godfather.
Going to WWE?
After her shameful loss to Nunes in 2016, Rousey stopped fighting and focused on acting. It fulfilled her to a certain degree, but she was still open for other opportunities that might be coming her way.
Word got around the wrestling circles that Rousey is about to star in WWE. Still, nothing was made official so it was all just a rumor. Still, she was later seen with Triple H — a major WWE personality, so the rumor wasn't completely baseless.
A WWE Debut
In February 2018, Rousey signed with WWE. Her debut came two months later in the Superdome at WrestleMania 34. She was teamed with Kurt Angle and they fought against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
She was thrilled to win that fight and surprised at how well-mannered the huge crowd was. Coming from outside WWE, she was expecting a cold shoulder from the fans, but they were incredibly kind.
Giving the Small Screen a Shot
After finishing her UFC stint, acting became a much bigger part of Rousey's life. As you now know, she's landed roles in film, but she was keen on giving TV a shot too.
She's had several guest performances in the past few years, most memorably in 2017 as a prisoner on the drama series "Blindspot". Rousey enjoyed the experience and said she would love to reprise the role.
More Than Just a Fighter
When filmmakers are met with the force of nature that is Ronda Rousey, they obviously want to use her physical abilities in their films. But director Pete Berg saw something more in her.
Berg directed the 2018 film "Mile 22" and wanted Rousey to star in it and display more of her talents. He wanted her to show people that she had more to offer, and she was touched by his confidence in her.