Ronda Rousey has offered a defiant perspective on her legacy in professional wrestling, stating she does not care how she will be remembered in WWE history. During a new appearance on the Lapsed Fan podcast, Rousey claimed her most significant contributions were actions taken for her own satisfaction, many of which she says will never be publicly known.
These comments arrive just days after a series of interviews where Rousey has been openly critical of former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Recent reports from this week detailed Rousey’s assertions that McMahon was “afraid” to address her directly and utilized “sheisty carny s—t” in his business practices, avoiding face-to-face confrontations.
Asked on the podcast if she would be remembered as part of the story of women main-eventing shows in the future, Rousey was unequivocal.
“I don’t know if I’ll be part of that story about how women are main eventers in 10 years. But I don’t give a f—k, because women are gonna be main eventers in 10 years. I realized at one point, ‘Man, I do so much bada* f—king gangster s—t that no one’s ever gonna know about,’ and then I realized why I do it.”*
She elaborated that the motivation was personal, not for public acclaim.
“It’s because I get a kick out of doing bada* gangster s—t. It’s not so people can see it and appreciate it—it’s so I can pop myself. Like, you know what’d be some bada** gangster s—t to do right now? And then I go do it. There’s so much people will never know about my contributions.”*
This dismissive stance toward her public legacy aligns with other statements made during the same media tour, where Rousey has indicated she is “pretty much” retired and that pro wrestling is in her “rearview mirror.” Her frustration appears rooted in her experiences with the company’s creative process under previous leadership.
Reports from the past week note that Rousey has reiterated her disappointment over unfulfilled booking promises, specifically citing that the long-anticipated Four Horsewomen angle was something WWE “never” allowed to happen.
Ultimately, Rousey framed her impact as something only she can truly appreciate.
“My legend is really just me experiencing it. Guys, you have no idea. I’m the most bada* gangster b—tch ever. So will everyone appreciate it? Probably not. Will everyone benefit from it? Yeah, they f—king will.”*