Ex-WWE star to debut at All Out and confront Mercedes Mone; New Death Riders member? 3 Ways AEW can bring in Ronda Rousey 

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey was once a massive name in WWE. She held the Women's World Championship twice and the WWE Women's Championship once. She is also a one-time Women's Tag Team Champion with Shayna Baszler.

The 38-year-old once had a good relationship with the Stamford-based company. However, she reportedly did not leave on good terms. In a recent appearance on The Lapsed Fan podcast, The Baddest Woman on the Planet said that she is most likely never going to wrestle again. Ronda further revealed that she once threatened to leave the sports entertainment juggernaut because the company wasn't letting her wrestle Baszler.

"They kept dangling it. And then by the end, I was like, 'I’m f**king leaving, unless I can wrestle with Shayna.' And that’s how I was able to do it at all," she said. [H/T: Cageside Seats]

Tony Khan must convince Ronda Rousey to join the Jacksonville-based company. She is still immensely popular and would be a solid addition to the All Elite Wrestling roster. If this happens, here are three ways Khan can introduce the former WWE Superstar to the AEW audience:

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#3. She may show up at All Out and confront TBS Champion Mercedes Mone

Former WWE star Mercedes Mone is having the run of her career. She currently holds nine belts across several promotions, including the AEW TBS Title. At All Out 2025, she is scheduled to defend her championship against Riho. It is unlikely that she will get dethroned by the Japanese star. However, something interesting could happen after this showdown's conclusion.

After Mone inevitably retains her title at All Out, former WWE star Ronda Rousey could show up and confront her. This would be an amazing moment, and fans worldwide would certainly go berserk. Furthermore, the two women could have an intense battle at WrestleDream.

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#2. Ronda Rousey may answer Athena's open challenge and dethrone her as ROH Women's World Champion

AEW star Athena has been the ROH Women's World Champion for 1000-plus days. Dethroning her seems like an impossible task, and if things continue this way, she might surpass Roman Reigns' 1316-day reign as WWE Universal Champion. However, Ronda Rousey could be the one to end this generational reign.

The UFC legend has competed once in Ring of Honor. She and Marina Shafir teamed up and defeated Athena and Billie Starkz in November 2023. Given that the UFC Hall of Famer has previously wrestled The War Goddess, she is familiar with Athena's in-ring style. If Tony Khan convinces her to work for him, she might be the one to dethrone the former Ember Moon.

Furthermore, the reigning champion could permanently switch to All Elite Wrestling after dropping the title, while Rousey could become the new face of Ring of Honor.

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#1. Tony Khan may book Ronda Rousey to join The Death Riders

The Death Riders is currently the most dominant faction in All Elite Wrestling. However, the Jon Moxley-led stable could get even stronger with the inclusion of The Baddest Woman on the Planet. Rousey is close friends with Marina Shafir. Hence, she'd be a logical addition to the stable.

If Khan signs Ronda Rousey and books her to join The Death Riders, the wrestling world will be set on fire. All Elite Wrestling will likely introduce the Women's Tag Team Championship at some point. The veteran mixed martial artists are perfect candidates to become inaugural champions. Furthermore, Rousey and Shafir could potentially feud someday.