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Backstage News On Ronda Rousey’s Rumble Debut: When Will Her 1st Match Be?, How’d The Live Crowd React?, Did The Roster Know?, More

Backstage News On Ronda Rousey’s Rumble Debut: When Will Her 1st Match Be?, How’d The Live Crowd React?, Did The Locker Room Know?, More
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, MMA fighter Ronda Rousey and WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul “Triple H” Levesque appear on the red carpet of the WWE Mae Young Classic on September 12, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE)

PWInsider.com has a new report out looking at some backstage and live details from Ronda Rousey’s WWE debut last night at the WWE Royal Rumble.

You can find the full report HERE, we have included some highlights below.

Related: What Happened With Ronda Rousey After The Royal Rumble Ended?

  • The reaction of the live crowd to Rousey’s debut was much louder and more impressive live than on the tv
    • A loud “Holy sh*t” chant broke out once the fans realized she was debuting and it wasn’t just a Rousey promo package
  • Rousey’s debut was a huge shock to many in the WWE locker room
    • She was not listed on any of the production sheets
    • She was not seen in the building until about 10 seconds before she walked out on stage
  • Rousey was wearing Roddy Piper’s signature leather jacket, which she was gifted by his family after his passing
  • The plan was never to have Rousey wrestling in the Rumble match
    • WWE wants to save her first match for WrestleMania
    • The current speculation is that she could face Charlotte Flair but that is not in stone
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