#2 Ronda Rousey
Rousey has taken to pro wrestling really well, hasn't she? The highly embarrassing twin losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes inarguably laid a dent to the aura of the former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. But, Rousey's fame is unparalleled which explains her success in WWE.
Her much-hyped title reign which had six successful title reigns is a principle reason as to why women are a major feature in the UFC. As stated in one of my previous articles, Rousey is the biggest marketing gimmick of the UFC which peaked to unimaginable levels, yet, horribly tanked after her striking weaknesses became the talk of the town.
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Many may dismiss Rowdy as a coward for leaving UFC for the 'fake' world of WWE, but even her most staunch critics can't overshadow her impact on MMA. Rousey wasn't the most well-rounded fighters but she was the most marketable one during a phase when there were resounding calls for women to get equal status and rights as the men.
Rousey is undoubtedly one of the most influential athletes of this century and has managed to uphold her mass appeal in various showbiz avenues that include movies, TV and not to forget, the WWE.
The UFC Hall of Famer has her detractors in the hardcore MMA fanbase but her popularity continues to soar with each passing day.