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While Luke Thomas and I were busy praying to Crom for revenge, UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was 'wrestling' on WWE's grandest stage.
Sunday night, Rousey appeared alongside her 'Furious 7' co-star and former WWE superstar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson at Wrestlemania 31 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Rousey and Johnson also share the same agent, Brad Slater of William Morris Endeavor. According to Slater, Rousey's appearance had not only been cleared with UFC president Dana White, but had been in the works for months.
Rousey was apparently well received, so the inevitable talk of when she'd be returning to the ring picked up Monday when she alluded she was just getting started.
The night: Historic. The moment: Electric. The Rock, Ronda &the WWE Universe: Magic. We're just gettin' started... pic.twitter.com/mUOoBIFsaQ
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) March 30, 2015
Hours later, Rousey tweeted out an article hinting that she could return for next year's Wrestlemania 32 in Dallas, Texas, citing MMA Fighting's own Dave Meltzer.
"To further the rumors along, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that there could be something in the works for Wrestlemania 32 next year in Dallas. This would see Rousey and The Rock form a tag team and basically take over the world - because how could the not?"
Additionally, Meltzer believes Rousey and Johnson would face 'Triple H' and his wife Stephanie McMahon, the daughter of Vince. Admitting he's not sure whether or not the match actually happens, Meltzer says 'it makes sense' and that 'it will be huge.'
Rousey defends her title to Bethe Correia at UFC 190 on Aug. 1 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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MEDIA STEW
World tour embedded episode 8.
Dana White talks scrums, McGregor vs. Aldo.
World tour Toronto and London presser highlights.
Rousey explaining how she hates being asked about hypothetical fights.
Oof, a Jon Jones anti-highlight. NSFW
Free Fight: Ricardo Lamas vs. Dennis Bermudez.
Long watches.
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TWEETS
Fun.
"@ZProphet_MMA: #RAW Crowd chanting Ronda Rousey https://t.co/iynlMKLgHo" wow!☺️
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) March 31, 2015
In case you forgot.
Fiiiiiiiiight weeeeeeek!!! Mendes vs Lamas LIVE and FREE this SATURDAY on @FOXSports1!!!! pic.twitter.com/hXNQQkZ2K8
— Dana White (@danawhite) March 30, 2015
Khabib took over.
If my opponent ever thinks of touching me before our fight, him and @danawhite will be in big trouble @ufc 187 @lorenzofertitta
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2015
Hey @Cowboycerrone now your old 32 year old. You're going to fight a young eagle who's going to eat you alive @lorenzofertitta @arielhelwani
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2015
I'm taking some questions lets go @ufc @arielhelwani @lorenzofertitta Connor#Aldo#Drunk guy @Cowboycerrone
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2015
@Chris_Godinezzz @jeremybotter mcgregor easy money @arielhelwani
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2015
@joaovxavier i'll fight both same day
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2015
@joerogan it's possible, me and my sparing partner bear will come on your show soon
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2015
Good groups.
Bad Company https://t.co/ArLXXSSodL pic.twitter.com/k6z4ufGF43
— Carlos Condit (@CarlosCondit) March 31, 2015
#TeamAKA on the night grind @cainmma @dc_mma @teamkhabib @officialswick @bunchthegreat speedeecarrasco https://t.co/080mLirhhT
— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) March 31, 2015
Selection from Chael Sonnen's Reddit AMA.
Q: Do you think Anderson Silva was juicing when he fought you? Sonnen: By todays standards? Sure. More than I was? Doubtful.
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) March 31, 2015
Q: Will Jones lose to Rumble? How would Weidman do vs JJ? Cain? Sonnen: JJ/AJ won't happen. Weidman is the best. Should stay at 185 for now.
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) March 31, 2015
Q: Would you ever return to the UFC to beat up Anderson for a third time if given the opportunity? Sonnen: I'm all done, and so is he.
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) March 31, 2015
Nice.
Just got a ring on my door bell at 6:50 am.. Ended up being the Nevada state athletic commission. They took blood... http://t.co/2ccSdG902W
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) March 30, 2015
Beef.
@jucao I eat bjj bb like you for bruch (you aren't even worthy of being a real Texas breakfast). I'm already bored with this conversation.
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) March 31, 2015
I don't have friends in the Heavyweight division I hate all you mofo's equal. @ufc @UFCONFOX #fightnight
— THE BLACK BEAST (@Thebeast_ufc) March 30, 2015
Get well soon.
The kick that hurt my opponents arm. Much respect for Larissa pachencko @ufc 185 #Dallas #Texas... https://t.co/IxEkRGtMUp
— Germaine de Randamie (@IronLadyMMA) March 30, 2015
Oh my.
Rumors are true:) I will be shaving my head for charity!!!! Dates aren't set yet but I am ready to do something to give back. Stay tuned!!!
— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) March 30, 2015
No thanks.
Are you ready #UFC187 pic.twitter.com/NsoXRT56Qs
— Andrei Arlovski (@AndreiArlovski) March 30, 2015
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (March 30 2015)
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Glover Teixeira at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira
Dennis Bermudez vs. Jeremy Stephens at UFC 189
Tony Ferguson vs. Josh Thomson at UFC Fight Night: San Diego
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