Ronda Rousey officially shocked the world at AEW Revolution 2026, but her arrival in Tony Khan’s promotion may have been fueled by more than just a love for professional wrestling. Despite her previous public comments suggesting she would never return to the industry, Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance to confront Toni Storm following Storm’s victory over Marina Shafir.
New reports from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter suggest that Rousey’s decision to join AEW was partially motivated by a “vendetta” against TKO Group Holdings. Sources close to the situation claim that Rousey was frustrated with TKO management—specifically regarding prolonged negotiations for a potential MMA fight against Gina Carano. The report alleges that after over a year of talks, management “essentially changed the compensation” at the final hour, leading Rousey to sign with their primary professional wrestling competitor.
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