5 biggest theories why Ronda Rousey is joining WWE Total Divas

#4 Ratings and mainstream attention

Rousey in UFC

After teasing a WWE debut for a long while, Ronda Rousey shocked the Pro Wrestling world at the Royal Rumble 2018 by coming out at the end of the show. She impressed the WWE Universe with her moves at WrestleMania 34 and went on to win the Raw Women's title.

Rousey's mainstream popularity was one of the biggest reasons why women managed to headline a WrestleMania for the first time. Rousey was once a major draw in UFC and carried in tons of mainstream coverage with her when she came to WWE. Her popularity is bound to help Total Divas garner good numbers.

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#3 Rousey could kick off mini-feuds on the show

Rousey and Brooke

It has been a long while since Rousey left WWE (she still is under contract though). Her inclusion in the new season of Total Divas could be a great way for her to make a smooth transition to the Raw brand again. Back during Rousey's legendary title reign, she got into a few mini-feuds against the likes of Dana Brooke, on the flagship show.

WWE could be planning to bring back Rousey for next year's WrestleMania. She can get into a bunch of short-term rivalries on the show, that could culminate on Raw in the form of short squashes, but only if Rousey is fit enough and isn't on her way to have a baby.