Six Potentially Brilliant Opponents for Ronda Rousey at Evolution

Well, WWE have finally confirmed it, not that it was ever in question - Ronda Rousey WILL compete at Evolution, but who will she face?

During the Super Show-Down event at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, WWE ran several packages and promos for the first ever all-female WWE pay-per-view, Evolution, and one of which included a graphic advertising a Ronda Rousey match, but with her opponent simply noted as "???" and a silhouette - so who will the mystery opponent be tasked with the challenge of stepping up against one of the most dominant Superstars in WWE history?

So far, Rousey has dispatched Stephanie McMahon and Triple H in a Mixed Tag Team Match in her debut at WrestleMania, and defeated Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss among others - before leading her team, completed by the Bella Twins, to a win at the Super Show-Down against The Riott Squad.

So what can we expect from Rousey at the event? Here are six Rousey matches the WWE Universe would definitely love to see.

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#6 Ronda Rousey vs Nikki Bella

Is it inevitable?

So, maybe the rumours are right and we're seeing Ronda Rousey vs Nikki Bella at Evolution - so we'll get this one out of the way first.

While it seems like a likely matchup and one that would definitely have some storyline and build with the pair teaming up, alongside Brie, at Super Show-Down, I think everyone expected a heel turn Down Under to set up the match at Evolution.

That didn't happen, but there's still plenty of time to turn this friendship sour in time for a showcase match at the first ever all-women's pay-per-view. Friendships never last in wrestling, and this one came right out of the blue when the Bellas congratulated Rousey and celebrated with her when she won the gold, and the trio have been seen on screen together in recent weeks.

One thing's for sure, this match would be huge news and the equivalent of a box office blockbuster with both Rousey and Bella boasting mainstream success outwith WWE.

#5 Ronda Rousey vs Natalya

Rousey has found a friend in Natalya, the woman who had a hand in training her

We'll get another logical one out of the way. Natalya.

Again, friendships never last in wrestling - and this pair have had each other's backs from the start. Behind the scenes, Natalya had a hand in training Rousey - which may bode well when it comes to in-ring chemistry - but the story is there. Natalya can perform as an incredible heel and could easily play the "jealousy" card, both with Rousey's new found friendships and her success, notably the gold around her waist.

Natalya may be one of WWE's most underutilized talents and, while being one of the most technically sound women on the roster, would definitely be able to showcase Rowdy's emphatic, powerful style. This could be great.

#4 Ronda Rousey vs Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch's adaptable style could make this incredible

Now, this one is an easy go-to match, but could very well be saved for Survivor Series if it is planned at all.

The WWE Raw Women's Champion vs the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion. I don't think there would be many arguments if this match were to be announced as the main event for Evolution.

Becky Lynch has been on fire recently, and there are few women on the roster with more of a backing from the WWE Universe than Straight Fire! If WWE really want to solidify Becky Lynch as a heel, putting her up against Ronda Rousey may very well be the way to go.

While this one would have to come out of the blue, quite literally, no-one would throw a flag on seeing the ever-adaptable Lynch throw hands and exchange submissions with Rousey,

#3 Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte

The dream match of all dream matches

I get it, this one probably tops most people's list when it comes to what match they want to see most in the future of both Rousey and Charlotte - but it's not top of this list.

Why?

Well, there's one simple reason - timing. While Evolution will be HUGE and this would be a fitting main event, it could be set for even greater things - a headline slot at WrestleMania 35!

There's no doubt Evolution will make history, but if there was a match written in the stars that could ever be the first ever women's headline WrestleMania match - so it could be bittersweet for many if WWE were to blow off the colossal clash and have it on a slightly less grand stage than WrestleMania.

Not to mention the fact that Charlotte is currently on SmackDown and not holding a title, so it might be a bit disjointed to pair these two up right now - especially when having both enter the match while on dominant runs is best for business.

This one has been building for a long time and the culmination deserves to come on the Grandest Stage of Them All. This match would draw mainstream media attention and, while Evolution is huge, Rousey vs Flair at Mania would be monumental.

Let's leave this one simmering...

#2 Ronda Rousey vs Ruby Riott

Could Ruby throw a spanner in the works?

Okay, so this one is quite simple. Ruby Riott has been ridiculously impressive as of late and, well, in a rivalry WITH Ronda Rousey. While the pair have already shared the ring together, there's no doubt this clash is likely on the table somewhere down the road again.

Riott faced Rousey on RAW ahead of their six-woman Tag Team Match at Super Show-Down and Riott looked very impressive on both occasions. In fact, Down Under, both of Ruby's Riott Squad partners were downed by Rousey and tapped out simultaneously as Rowdy got Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan into an Armbar each.

Could Ruby Riott seek revenge on Ronda Rousey?

#1 Ronda Rousey vs Shayna Baszler

Both women have swapped the Octagon for the squared circle

Okay, so here's a wildcard pick - but one that would definitely fall into "dream match" territory!

It might be slightly too early in the timeline of both women because this story could be HUGE if played out properly in the future.

With Ronda Rousey by far the biggest name to make the switch from UFC to WWE, one woman made that same journey before her - and she's now the NXT Women's Champion.

As Rousey has been learning how to ply her craft in WWE in front of the world, Shayna Baszler learned behind closed doors and has been honing her craft between the yellow ropes ever since - even claiming the runner-up spot in the Mae Young Classic with Rousey watching in the crowd.

Rousey cheered on Baszler at the Mae Young Classic

When Baszler won the NXT Women's Championship at TakeOver, Rousey was there to congratulate her backstage. While WWE is positioning Rousey as a face, the narrative is already there for a jealous Baszler to turn on her friend and complain about the opportunities afforded to her on name value alone. Now Ronda has some gold and Baszler no longer does.

A jealous heel Baszler vs a "happy-to-be-here" Rousey would be money, but it could probably do with a lengthy tale where both women are aligned on television first for maximum impact.

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Who would you like to see Ronda Rousey face at Evolution? Let us know in the comments.