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The wrestling community is abuzz with the speculation that Ronda Rousey, "The Baddest Woman on the Planet," is set to make a return to WWE for the first time since 2019.
PWInsider reported that "at least one WWE official flew after TV last week to California to meet with Rousey." They also noted that her makeup artist and stylist, Abraham Esparza, has been booked to appear at the Royal Rumble this weekend.
Could this all mean that Ronda Rousey will be returning on January 29 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis? Time will tell, but it has certainly caught the attention of the WWE Universe, who are already predicting the next steps for Rousey's return.
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Of course, the last time we saw the former UFC fighter in a WWE ring was at WrestleMania 35. That night, she made history alongside Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair to become the first three women to ever main event WrestleMania with the RAW and SmackDown Women's Titles on the line.
Ahead of her departure, Ronda was looking to start a family with her husband Travis Browne, and On September 27, 2021, she gave birth to a girl named La'akea Makalapuaokalanipõ Browne.
Ronda could enter the 30-Woman Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant. However, if she were to enter, it would most certainly mean that she is in the picture for WrestleMania in April.
That being said, let's take a look at five WWE Superstars who could eliminate Ronda Rousey if she enters the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble match.
#5 Bianca Belair could eliminate Ronda Rousey from the Women's Royal Rumble match
The EST of WWE has been on a roll in the company since winning the Women's Rumble match last year. Her stock has risen significantly, and she has become one of the most popular superstars on the roster.
Bianca Belair and Ronda Rousey have never interacted in WWE. That could all change this Saturday if the former SmackDown Women's Champion sends the former UFC star over-the-top-rope.
The EST needs some direction for WrestleMania. Perhaps a feud with Ronda could be the direction she goes. Either way, it would make for a stunning moment if Bianca was to put an end to Rousey's triumphant comeback by eliminating her.
#4 Shayna Baszler could eliminate her friend Ronda Rousey from the Women's Royal Rumble match
Shayna Baszler is a part of the famous Horsewomen outside of WWE, along with Ronda Rousey, Marina Shafir, and Jessamyn Duke. All four ladies came through the ranks in MMA, becoming close friends.
During Ronda's first run in WWE, Shayna was performing on NXT as their Women's Champion. She's now a fully-fledged main roster member. If Rousey enters the Women's Rumble match, there could be a scenario where they reunite for a moment, only for Baszler to eliminate her from the match.
It would also open up a personal storyline for the WWE Universe to invest in if the moment is capitalized upon.
#3 Nikki Bella could eliminate Ronda Rousey from the Women's Royal Rumble match
Ronda and Nikki Bella closed the show at the first-ever all-women's WWE pay-per-view, Evolution. The two ladies made history on the night, which saw Ronda retain her RAW Women's Championship.
In fact, that match was recorded as Nikki Bella's last televised match before she called it quits. She was forced to retire under medical advice due to issues with her neck.
It has been confirmed that both Bella Twins will return on January 29 and enter the Women's Royal Rumble match. Could Nikki perhaps seek revenge and blame Ronda for forcing her to retire in 2018? It's possible. It would no doubt shock the WWE Universe.
#2 SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair could eliminate Ronda Rousey
Could Charlotte Flair eliminate Ronda Rousey? The SmackDown Women's Champion has declared herself an entrant for the Rumble match. She will look to become a two-time Royal Rumble winner and the first champion to win the Women's Royal Rumble match.
Of course, the pair have history. Ronda got the better of Charlotte when they faced each other for the first time at the Survivor Series event in 2018. This time, Flair could seek revenge - not just for that match but also for losing her SmackDown Women's title at WrestleMania 35 to Becky Lynch - and not allow the former RAW Women's Champion to retake the spotlight.
Flair could eliminate her and plant the seeds for Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 38 in April.
#1 RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch could eliminate Ronda Rousey from the Women's Royal Rumble match
It was a match that we were supposed to get at Survivor Series 2018. Becky Lynch, however, was unfortunately pulled from the match due to an injury sustained during a segment on RAW. They never got the chance to fight one-on-one.
Right now, it is the money match. It is the match the WWE Universe has been waiting for almost four years. It is undoubtedly WrestleMania-worthy, and the seeds could be planted on January 29.
Though Becky isn't entering the Women's Royal Rumble match, she could appear and send the returning Ronda crashing over the ropes to eliminate her from the match. The pair could then settle the score in the Grandest Stage of them All.
