Ronda Rousey Seen Training With Natalya??

[Solid Snake]

Does this mean there is still a chance we will see her in WWE?
I could care, but I know some of you wanted to see her wrestle.

Thoughts?

 

[Patriot Pants]

I'd like to see Ronda vs Asuka to be honest. That'd be pretty cool
(I'm still a huge Rousey mark my guy)

 

[Grievous 3D]

Well...the rumor is the WWE wants to have the 4 Horsewomen vs. 4 Horsewomen
match at Wrestlemania...but who really knows at this point.

I'd personally like to see Ronda take on Charlotte or Asuka...or even both in a
triple threat match...which is a match that could actually main event a WWE
pay per view...possibly Summerslam.

As far as Ronda training with Natalya...it makes perfect sense to me as
Natalya is one of (if not the) best female in-ring worker in the company...
and I'm sure Nattie could help Ronda "adapt" to professional wrestling.

 

[collim1]

If they wanted Rhonda to come in with a push, be credible, and unique then why did they just bring up Sonya Deville with her MMA gimmick from developmental?

That was a somewhat unique gimmick, seems it will take away from Rouseys arrival if it ever hapens.

 

[The Sheik]

Is this a trainee? You know, someone training for NXT?

 

[collim1]

Is this a trainee? You know, someone training for NXT?

She is an MMA fighter who got a lot of media attention in the US for the last couple of years.

Her MMA career appears to be over, and she made an appearance on an episode of WWE (I can’t remember which show) leading to rumors she is going to sign on with WWE.

 

[Grievous 3D]

If they wanted Rhonda to come in with a push, be credible, and unique then why did they just bring up Sonya Deville with her MMA gimmick from developmental?

That was a somewhat unique gimmick, seems it will take away from Rouseys arrival if it ever happens.

That is an interesting conundrum...but I can put it down to a few factors:

1). The Ronda Rousey's WWE run is still just a possibility at this point
& hasn't been confirmed with any type of signed contract and it may
never happen...especially if Ronda has an "Ego" and isn't willing to
work with or sell for certain performers.

I will give Lesnar props...the man sells like a champion and while I
personally find him boring to watch...he is a professional which I
respect.

Ronda MAY not be like that.

2). The WWE (FINALLY) realized how stale the entire women's division
was and basically panicked and then threw a goth, a blonde & a brunette
on to each brand without really thinking it through.

Now Mandy & Sonya being teamed with Paige does kind of make sense
because of the past connection the 3 have from Tough Enough...but the
Riott Squad doesn't really make any sense when you step back and look at
it...especially with Liv Morgan being a heel on SmackDown...with Carmella
already being there.

I mean those 2 women essentially look like a women's tag team that never
was.

There are other women who could have taken Sonya's place in this call
up...but the WWE picked her.

3). If Ronda does eventually show up in the WWE...it is possible that her
4 Horsewomen may be working on SmackDown with Sasha & Bayley
traded to the blue brand for a certain amount of time. So it is possible
that Ronda & Sonya will not have any interaction at all.

They could also move Charlotte & Becky to RAW and stick Sonya on
SmackDown for a while.

Let's be honest here and state that the brand split doesn't really mean
anything...and the WWE have proved that in the last few months...

~ Kane just appearing on RAW...and staying there...
~ A.J wrestling on a RAW pay per view & RAW itself...
~ John Cena just appearing on RAW to have a match with...that guy...

The WWE will bend or break their own "rules" where they see fit...in fact
I wouldn't be surprised if this 4 Horsewomen War angle does take place
that all 8 women just show up wherever and whenever the WWE wants
them to.

4). Sonya Deville is nothing compared to Ronda Rousey as far as name
recognition & star power goes...so she may end up back in NXT as soon
as Ronda signs on the dotted line...and I'm sure everyone would understand
why.

 

[edge4ever]

Ronda needs to build herself a little more before just being thrown into a main vent scenario with someone like Charlotte. Let her come in, dominate some people, and then move up. Her just stepping in and facing Charlotte would be stupid to me.

Brock had to earn his keep, went to UFC, and then came back and was only a main eventer. Ronda is still a rookie with Pro wrestling. Thus, don’t just hand her the main events on name value when we’re not entirely sure she’s capable of main events, but also has she earned it?

A tag match is one thing, and a singles match is another. Her “main eventing” in a tag match would be fine. But going head to head with Asuka or Charlotte as of now could be terrible.

 

[Grievous 3D]

Ronda needs to build herself a little more before just being thrown into a main vent scenario with someone like Charlotte. Let her come in, dominate some people, and then move up. Her just stepping in and facing Charlotte would be stupid to me.

Brock had to earn his keep, went to UFC, and then came back and was only a main eventer. Ronda is still a rookie with Pro wrestling. Thus, don’t just hand her the main events on name value when we’re not entirely sure she’s capable of main events, but also has she earned it?

A tag match is one thing, and a singles match is another. Her “main eventing” in a tag match would be fine. But going head to head with Asuka or Charlotte as of now could be terrible.

Normally I would agree with you...and I agree everybody should
"earn" a main event/big match spot...

But...

I believe Ronda should be given the big matches/possible main events
on her name value.

She is actually capable of of being the "Brock Lesnar" of the women's division
and her mere presence would be a huge boost for the women's wrestling as
a whole.

They could possibly give her a few squash matches on RAW or SmackDown
to build her up...but not putting her in the most high profile matches they could
while she's under contract would be a waste of money & time.

Like I said...normally I would agree with you...but this is a special circumstance
and must be treated as one.

 

[Solid Snake]

I believe Ronda should be given the big matches/possible main events
on her name value.

Yeah they can milk it really and draw in more views for the women but it has to be done the right way. If she is willing to commit to it, then by all means try it and see what happens. What I can't help but think is that her past training will hinder her WWE ability. She may end up hurting someone.

 

[Grievous 3D]

Yeah they can milk it really and draw in more views for the women but it has to be done the right way. If she is willing to commit to it, then by all means try it and see what happens. What I can't help but think is that her past training will hinder her WWE ability. She may end up hurting someone.

That is a fair call Snake...but again...it all depends on
how her matches are booked and who she works with.

One of main reasons I think Ronda should "fight" Charlotte
or Asuka is that both the Queen & the Empress are incredibly
athletic & tough and could handle a botched spot or an accidental
"shoot" strike here & there while (hopefully) still remaining
professional.

I think the key with Ronda would be to keep her moves simple
put high impact...and I doubt the WWE would want to see a match
where Ronda simply goes full on "UFC" on the other woman.

I think it would be really easy to book a short, high impact match...
and hey I'm here now...so why don't I just type it out.

Also for context this idea was typed out on the 5th of December.

So...lets say for argument sake that Carmella still has her briefcase
and Charlotte is still the SmackDown women's champion.

Its a one on one match for the title...and Ronda's first actual match...
(which will allow the WWE to pitch some kind of "Making History at
Wrestlemania bullshit they have Cole constantly spitting out of his
face hole).

So...you basically book the match the same way they booked Lesnar
vs. Goldberg at Wrestlemania 33. 5 or 6 minutes of high impact moves...
hell...simply have Charlotte & Ronda hit each other with multiple types
of suplexes and power moves for the first 3 or 4 minutes until they are
both "gassed" then you can build to a few submission spots...say Charlotte
puts Ronda in an armbar while Ronda puts Charlotte in the figure four
leg lock.

Then you build to the moonsault spot and just as Charlotte is about to leap...
Carmella's music hits. Charlotte leaps and hits the moonsault but Ronda
counters the impact into an armbar (I'm thinking Ronda will be using it
as her finisher) but...Charlotte gets to the ropes as Carmella sprints to
the ring.

Seth Rollins style...she quickly cashes in, the triple threat match is announced,
hits a superkick on Ronda and throws her to the outside before locking Charlotte
in the Code of Silence.

Charlotte tries to fight it but has to tap out before Ronda can get back in
the ring and Carmella scoots off with the title leaving Charlotte & Ronda
to face off and (possibly) shake hands after the dust has settled.

Then if the match is a success and the fans want to see it again...then you
book Charlotte vs. Ronda Rd.2 for SummerSlam...and possibly Rd.3 for
Survivor Series.

I know it ain't happening that way...but...that's how I'd book it.

 

[collim1]

Yeah they can milk it really and draw in more views for the women but it has to be done the right way. If she is willing to commit to it, then by all means try it and see what happens. What I can't help but think is that her past training will hinder her WWE ability. She may end up hurting someone.

What will be the hinderance is her ability to sell. Some of the previous MMA guys weren’t particularly great sellers.

I never thought Ken Shamrock sold it.

If she is willing to sell to her opponents, and doesn’t let ego get in the way she might be entertaining.

 

[edge4ever]

Normally I would agree with you...and I agree everybody should
"earn" a main event/big match spot...

But...

I believe Ronda should be given the big matches/possible main events
on her name value.

She is actually capable of of being the "Brock Lesnar" of the women's division
and her mere presence would be a huge boost for the women's wrestling as
a whole.

They could possibly give her a few squash matches on RAW or SmackDown
to build her up...but not putting her in the most high profile matches they could
while she's under contract would be a waste of money & time.

Like I said...normally I would agree with you...but this is a special circumstance
and must be treated as one.

Fair enough. But she should literally only have about 5 moves she sticks to, or various submissions. I can’t see her “wrestling” and even somewhat keeping up with Charlotte or Asuka in an actual match. She doesn’t have the experience.

 

[Grievous 3D]

Bayley on Four Horsewomen feud: We just need Ronda Rousey to hurry it up

Yes Ronda...Hurry up before Sasha & Bayley are completely
buried by Paige and Becky hasn't left to become a film star.