Former UFC women's bantamweight champion and MMA pioneer Ronda Rousey made her much anticipated in-contract appearance at the Royal Rumble on Sunday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. UFC's Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with WWE, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. This is not a smash-and-grab; this is not a publicity stunt," Ronda Rousey told ESPN's @ramonashelburne. Ronda Rousey has filed for three trademarks to "Rowdy Ronda Rousey." Ronda Rousey appears at WWE Royal Rumble, signs full-time deal https://t.co/Oh49e2efDW pic.twitter.com/Qh3nKyt1OC — Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) January 29, 2018Rousey hasn't competed in the UFC since she was destroyed by current champion Amanda Nunes in December 2016.

Source: Forbes January 29, 2018 04:30 UTC