Ronda Rousey Addresses Speculations About WWE Evolution Return

Ronda Rousey has made it clear that she will not be returning to the WWE for the upcoming Evolution event, focusing instead on her role as a mother. In a recent podcast, she discussed her limited training and the changes in her priorities since giving birth. Rousey, who played a crucial role in the women's evolution in WWE, emphasized her commitment to motherhood over wrestling. As the second Evolution event approaches, fans are left wondering about her future in the ring. Read on to learn more about Rousey's journey and her impact on women's wrestling.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 24, 2025, 13:34 IST

Ronda Rousey’s Impact on WWE Women’s Evolution

Ronda Rousey significantly influenced the evolution of women in WWE during her initial tenure from 2018 to 2019. Despite facing criticism regarding her in-ring performance, it is undeniable that her involvement was crucial for the establishment of the first all-women's Evolution event and the main event at WrestleMania.

As the second Evolution premium live event approaches in two weeks, speculation has arisen regarding Rousey's potential return to WWE for this special occasion. Discussions online suggest that there is always a chance for the former women's champion to reappear, and Evolution could be the perfect opportunity.

Rousey Focuses on Motherhood Over Wrestling

However, Ronda Rousey has clarified that she does not plan to return to the ring for Evolution. In a recent appearance on the Untapped podcast, she dismissed the rumors and emphasized her commitment to her role as a mother. Rousey shared that her training is limited to workouts in her garage, and her priorities have shifted significantly since becoming a parent.

“I am like deep in mom mode. I am not in the studio, you know. I’m working out in my garage, and I’m just trying to reclaim my body from motherhood, you know? I’m just trying to reclaim myself from this amazing thing that women’s bodies are designed to do. But it really does just like take you over entirely,” Rousey explained regarding her current focus away from WWE. (quotes courtesy of a media source)

After concluding her historic UFC career, Ronda Rousey joined WWE in 2018, quickly winning the Raw Women’s Championship within four months of her debut at Summerslam. She exited WWE in 2019 after losing the main event at WrestleMania 35. Rousey made a comeback in 2022, which ended at SummerSlam 2023 following a defeat to Shayna Baszler in an MMA Rules Match.

At the inaugural Evolution event, Rousey headlined the show, successfully defending her Raw Women’s Title against WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, who is set to return for the second edition on Sunday, July 13, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, streaming live on both Netflix and Peacock.