Ronda Rousey’s surprise appearance at AEW Revolution reportedly took much of WWE by surprise.

According to Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer, only a very small group within WWE knew in advance that Rousey would appear at the pay-per-view. The report states that the majority of personnel in the company were unaware of the plan and were shocked when she showed up on the broadcast. Her involvement was reportedly kept tightly under wraps leading into the event.

Rousey made the appearance during AEW Revolution on March 15 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The moment came shortly after Toni Storm defeated Marina Shafir. Following the match, Rousey entered the ring and confronted Storm before security rushed out to prevent things from escalating. Rousey eventually exited through the crowd alongside Shafir, receiving heavy boos from the audience.

The appearance marked Rousey’s first televised moment in professional wrestling since leaving WWE in 2023. After departing the company, she made a handful of appearances on the independent scene and in Ring of Honor, where she teamed with Shafir. Her last match prior to AEW Revolution took place at an ROH television taping in November 2023.

Outside of wrestling, Rousey is also preparing for a return to mixed martial arts. She is scheduled to face Gina Carano in May 2026 under the Most Valuable Promotions banner. The fight is expected to stream on Netflix. The bout will mark Rousey’s first MMA fight since her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December 2016.

Rousey’s professional wrestling run began with her debut at WrestleMania 34 in 2018, where she teamed with Kurt Angle against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. During her time with WWE, she held both the RAW Women’s Championship and the SmackDown Women’s Championship before leaving the company in 2023.

As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding Rousey’s long-term status with All Elite Wrestling. Tony Khan briefly addressed the appearance during the post-event press conference.

Ronda Rousey’s AEW Revolution Appearance Reportedly Caught Most of WWE Off Guard

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