A major report has emerged on Ronda Rousey’s AEW status following her Revolution 2026 appearance.

Ronda Rousey shocked everyone when she made her AEW debut at the Revolution PPV, but there are no plans for her to come back anytime soon.

However, just weeks after her AEW appearance, several reports have emerged regarding her All Elite status. Recently, our Bryan Alvarez confirmed that there are “no plans for Ronda Rousey to be back anytime soon.”

PWInsider also reported that she was “not expected back” in AEW anytime soon. Her appearance at Revolution was designed to promote her MMA comeback against Gina Carano, and she appeared in support of Marina Shafir, who lost to Toni Storm.

The report also explored that since the Revolution, PPV was local for Rousey, and in the same place as her fight against Gina Carano, it made sense for all involved to appear on the PPV. Fightful Select had previously reported that Rousey had not yet signed a contract with AEW.

Rousey is scheduled to make her MMA return against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026, under the banner of MVP (Most Valuable Promotions) at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

  • Norin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    21 days ago

    I don’t wanted her on the roster, that’s for sure. Ronda is a Sandy Hook denier.

    I know she’s issued an apology an all, but PR statements are cheap.

      • siv9939@lemmy.zipOPMEnglish
        5·
        21 days ago

        I thought she was sacked for saying US conservatives were being persecuted like Jews in 1930s Germany, though I wouldn’t be surprised if she made other insane claims too.

  • zewm@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    21 days ago

    Other than a blurb by Excalibur, there wasn’t much promoting the fight. Something seems fishy here. Lots of PR spinning and coincidence with Toni Storm out for the year.

    I feel like this is a creative pivot.

    • ImADifferentBird@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      5·
      21 days ago

      This is absolutely a creative pivot, no matter what they say. Likely caused by a combination of Toni’s unexpected absence and the backlash they’ve faced from having her show up.

      Bullying companies works.

    • siv9939@lemmy.zipOPMEnglish
      3·
      21 days ago

      To be fair, I think Excalibur mentioning her fight was the first I heard about it. He didn’t make me care about it, but I don’t think anyone could.

  • KnitWit@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    21 days ago

    Shows up, makes me think even less of Shafir, (hopefully) leaves for good. I’d say that’s a complete arc that needs no revisiting.