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Speculation continues to mount that former RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey is set to make a return to WWE this Saturday at the 2022 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event.
The last time we saw Ronda in a WWE ring was at WrestleMania 35 at Metlife Stadium in April 2019. She made history alongside Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair as the trio became the first three women to ever main event WrestleMania. Both RAW and SmackDown Women's Titles were on the line in the Winner Takes All match.
As it stands, PWInsider is reporting that "at least one WWE official flew after TV last week to California to meet with Rousey." They also mentioned that Ronda's makeup artist and stylist, Abraham Esparza, has been booked to appear at the Royal Rumble this weekend.
All signs currently point to the possible return of "The Baddest Woman on the Planet."
Following WrestleMania 35, Ronda stated that she intended to start a family with her husband Travis Browne, and On September 27, 2021, she gave birth to a girl named La'akea Makalapuaokalanipõ Browne. She has had four months to prepare for a return if it comes to fruition this weekend.
Nonetheless, all the WWE Universe can do now is wait until January 29 when the event airs live on Peacock in the USA and WWE Network around the world. However, with WWE seemingly already plotting moves, it appears her return will be sooner rather than later.
That being said, let's take a look at five reasons why Ronda Rousey should return at the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble event.
#5 A return would mark Ronda Rousey's first appearance in WWE in nearly three years
Come on, who else enjoyed Ronda Rousey's run with the company? It brought a whole new attitude to WWE programming and the women's division in general.
It is hard to believe that it has been almost three years since we've seen her grace the squared circle with her presence. Her return is long overdue and it's about time she was written into storylines.
Now seems like the right time to strike, especially with a blockbuster two-night WrestleMania on the horizon which could see over 200,000 fans attend across both nights. Her name needs to be on the card and the Rumble could kickstart that journey.
#4 Ronda Rousey has unfinished business in WWE that could seemingly begin at the Royal Rumble
There's a lot of unfinished business for Ronda Rousey if she enters the Women's Royal Rumble match.
She was pinned at WWE's biggest event while losing her RAW Women's Championship the last time we saw her. It's not the way anyone would want to go without seeking redemption.
Ronda could enter the Women's Rumble Match where she could again come up against former rivals Nikki Bella and SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair. Not only that, if she wins the match outright, she would secure her ticket to WrestleMania to avenge her 2019 defeat.
#3 Ronda Rousey returning at the Royal Rumble would kickstart WrestleMania season with a bang
Like every WrestleMania season, there should always be a huge talking point for the WWE Universe and media to revel in. Ronda Rousey's return could be the answer this year.
If Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation" were to blare out as the #30 entrant was revealed, it would send everyone in attendance into a frenzy. It would undoubtedly show that WWE means business this year.
The return will set the tone for a spectacular few weeks leading up to the show of shows.
#2 Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch can be made for WrestleMania 38 if she returns at the Royal Rumble
The Royal Rumble could set up something the WWE Universe has been waiting for since November 2018. Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey.
It is without a doubt the money match that would get the investment of wrestling fans around the world. The one-on-one match has been years in the making ever since Lynch was pulled from their scheduled match at the 2018 Survivor Series through injury.
Ronda also owes Becky revenge for pinning her at WrestleMania 35. Her presence could be felt in the RAW Women's Title this weekend as Lynch battles Doudrop. Rousey could also win the Women's Rumble match to challenge Becky at WrestleMania, providing Big Time Becks retains her championship.
#1 Ronda Rousey will bring enormous mainstream attention if she returns at the Royal Rumble
Ronda Rousey is one of the greatest sports stars of all time. She made her name in MMA, performing for Strikeforce and later UFC. She became the first full-time signed female fighter for Dana White's company in history.
Rousey brought a lot of mainstream media attention she initially joined WWE. A return this weekend at the Royal Rumble would also generate a similar buzz which, in turn, would attract plenty of eyeballs for the company at just the right time.
The former RAW Women's Champion has that kind of charisma, which makes her stand above the rest when it comes to star power. Vince McMahon would be making the right call by bringing her back into the fold.
