5 directions for Ronda Rousey when she returns

Ronda Rousey gained international notoriety for her accomplishments in mixed martial arts. Her brief appearance at WrestleMania 31 was just a taste of what she would achieve inside the squared circle.

Following her official debut at Royal Rumble 2018, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey made her in-ring debut at WrestleMania 34 in a victory along with Kurt Angle over Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

Rousey went on to win the RAW Women's Championship and hold the gold for 231 days. The UFC Hall of Famer also became one of the first females to headline WrestleMania, alongside Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.

With the way her final match ended, it is safe to say that Ronda has some unfinished business. In this article, let's take a look at five directions for Ronda Rousey when she returns.

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5) A new authority in Sonya Deville has arrived for Ronda Rousey to overcome

After her loss against Mandy Rose at SummerSlam 2020 and an absence, Sonya Deville returned as a WWE official alongside Adam Pearce. Since then, she has become a force to be reckoned with.

Sonya has been firm in her decision-making and has shown no bias until recently. Naomi's return triggered something in Deville and made her target the former SmackDown Women's Champion. This has caused many fans to want to see her get the comeuppance she truly deserves.

This new authority is very reminiscent of Stephanie McMahon. After years of the Billion Dollar Princess running roughshod over the WWE roster, it was Rousey who finally delivered the beating that fans always wanted to see her receive. A showdown with Sonya Deville may be just what Rousey needs with her return to the company.

4) A dream match with Asuka on the horizon for Ronda Rousey

When Ronda Rousey debuted at the Royal Rumble 2018, she arrived following Asuka's victory in the first Women's Rumble. Other women in the ring greeted the UFC Hall of Famer with a handshake, while the Empress of Tomorrow smacked Rousey's hand away.

Despite claims from the WWE Universe that the Rowdy One ran through the entire women's division, there was one money matchup left on the table. A showdown with Asuka seems inevitable for Ronda's return to the promotion.

They are two of the most dominant women ever to step foot in a WWE ring and would deliver an epic encounter.

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3) Ronda Rousey still has unfinished business with Charlotte Flair

At Survivor Series 2018, Rousey went one-on-one with then-Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair. It was a terrific contest that ended in disqualification after Flair used a kendo stick on her opponent.

The two women were embroiled in a feud over the next few months, culminating in the triple threat main event of WrestleMania 35. Physicality was on full display between the two women, but it was Becky Lynch who pinned Ronda to win both the RAW and SmackDown Women's Titles.

Since none of the two women had a clean victory over the other, there is unfinished business between Flair and Rousey. It'll hopefully be resolved when Rousey returns to WWE, targeting Flair.

2) Ronda Rousey can have a Horsewomen reunion with Shayna Baszler

Ronda Rousey accomplished a lot and interacted with many of the top superstars of WWE's women's division. However, she couldn't be on screen with her fellow MMA Four Horsewoman Shayna Baszler. The two women are real-life best friends and have plenty of potential with each other if aligned.

The WWE Women's Tag Team Championships has been an under-utilized title since its inception in 2019. Tag teams such as the Golden Role Models, The Iiconics, and Kabuki Warriors have left a mark on the company, but it hasn't been consistently spotlighted.

A Horsewomen reunion of Rousey and Baszler could elevate the titles more than it has ever been before.

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1) A WrestleMania showdown with Becky Lynch is what every fan wants for Ronda Rousey

When the news of The Rowdy One potentially returning to WWE broke, this is the first thought many fans had. Ronda's most memorable rival in her first run with the company was Becky Lynch. The two superstars were first scheduled to face each other at Survivor Series 2018 before Nia Jax broke Lynch's nose with an errant punch.

The WWE Universe believed the promotion would deliver this dream match at WrestleMania 35, but they got a triple threat with Charlotte Flair instead. Becky pinned Ronda to win the match, but Rousey's shoulders weren't down on the mat during the pinfall.

This creates an intriguing catalyst for a revival of this fierce rivalry. Big Time Becks has remained a champion since that win over Ronda. She has held the RAW and SmackDown Women's Championships and even had a baby during that time.

Similarly, Ronda plans to return after delivering her first child. Without this historic confrontation with The Man, this return wouldn't be complete.

Becky vs. Ronda going head-to-head at the grandest stage of them all is a much-anticipated brawl. The star power is off the charts, and their feud is compelling. That's why a WrestleMania showdown with Becky Lynch is the best direction for Ronda Rousey when she returns.