Ronda Rousey has stated she has “no reason” to return to WWE. During an interview with Raj Prashad of Uncrowned, Rousey confirmed her position is based on her friends no longer being with the company, having already achieved her personal goals there, and family commitments that make the WWE lifestyle unmanageable.
She explained that the main motivation left for a return would have been to work with friends, but none of them remain in WWE. Rousey also mentioned the unfulfilled goal of a run with the Four Horsewomen.
“It was a lot of needless anxiety and things like that. And the whole company was just a chaotic s— show on the inside. And then they ended up dropping all my friends. So I really have no reason to go back. I wanted to do a run with the Four Horsewomen and I never got to do that. And now I feel like I’ve already accomplished everything that I wanted to in WWE and all that’s really left for me is to go there and have fun with my friends, and none of my friends are there anymore.”
Rousey further emphasized her family life as a primary factor, noting that with two daughters, she cannot handle the company’s demanding travel schedule.
“I just don’t think I could ever be on the road with the company again. I have two girls now, and hopefully we can have some more soon, I’d love that. And there’s just no room in my life to be able to maintain that lifestyle and a family at the same time.”
These comments are consistent with other recent statements where Rousey has described herself as “pretty much” retired, putting the pro wrestling business in her “rearview mirror.”
This perspective extends to her place in the company’s history. Speaking on the Lapsed Fan podcast, Rousey said she does not care about her WWE legacy, stating her most significant contributions were for her own satisfaction and will never be public.
“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… 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… My legend is really just me experiencing it. Guys, you have no idea. I’m the most bada– gangster b—h ever. So will everyone appreciate it? Probably not. Will everyone benefit from it? Yeah, they f—ing will.”