Ronda Rousey Had To Hide Her History of Concussions To Continue Competing

Originally posted on SE Scoops | By Thomas Lowson | Last updated 3/21/24

Ronda Rousey had to hide years of concussions in order to be allowed to continue competing, the former WWE Superstar recently revealed.

Rousey's new memoir 'Our Story' is set to hit shelves next month and is expected to be a gripping read. In the book, the former WWE Superstar and UFC fighter doesn't hold back and makes her views clear on Vince McMahon.

Ronda's Concussion History

Recently, Ronda Rousey appeared on the Never Before Told podcast to discuss her new book and her time in wrestling. When asked about a potential return to the ring, Rousey said that it's not possible. The former Women's Champion added that she had a history of concussions which she felt she had to keep a secret.

"My concussion history, I had to keep secret for years so I would be able to continue to compete and perform. That’s basically why I had to retire.”

Ronda Rousey Post-WWE

Rousey's WWE tenure ended at SummerSlam 2023 when she lost to Shayna Baszler in the first MMA Rules match. While Rousey said in October that she was retired, she'd make a surprise return to the ring outside WWE later that month. In November, Rousey made an appearance for Wrestling Revolver and shocked fans by appearing for the Tony Khan-owned ROH.

What's Next?

Ronda Rousey's days in the ring are seemingly up, but the former champion hasn't left the business behind entirely. Rousey will be appearing at WrestleCon in Philadelphia next month where she will be meeting fans and signing copies of her book.

More Reading Material

Rousey's book isn't the only hotly-anticipated wrestling memoir set to be released. Next week, Rousey's nemesis Becky Lynch will release her 'The Man' and the reviews so far have been glowing. Lynch's new book even found its way to the White House when Lynch attended as part of the recent St. Patrick's Day celebration.

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