4 Most likely directions for Ronda Rousey at Wrestlemania 34
After months of speculation, the worst kept secret in professional wrestling, the signing of Ronda Rousey was finally confirmed this Sunday night when the former UFC star made her much anticipated debut following the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match.
The most surprising thing about Rousey's debut, however, was that she did not compete in the Rumble match itself, with many fans and experts predicting she would be leaving Philadelphia as the first ever female winner of a Royal Rumble match. The expectation was that she would win the bout and go on to compete for the belt at Wrestlemania but her debut post-match has now got many fans speculating as to what direction the company will head in with Rousey on the road to Wrestlemania.
It's a certainty that Rousey will be competing on the card. The media attention from her arrival in the company and no doubt, for her debut match, is too much of an opportunity for the WWE to miss and she will almost definitely compete in one of the biggest matches on the card.
Let's take a look at some of the rumors circulating around Rousey at the moment and four possible directions the WWE could take her in for Wrestlemania 34.
#1 A Tag Match Against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon
Within 24 hours of Rousey making her debut, the internet was immediately reporting rumors of this match-up taking place. Most sources were suggesting The Rock would be the man to partner with Rousey on the grandest stage of them all and from a business perspective, that definitely makes the most sense. Having The Rock and Rousey share a ring will no doubt draw mass attention to the company during a time of the year where they get extra attention already but can the company convince The Great One to lace up his boots one more time?
There is a possibility, but if not, there are still plenty of options for Rousey. Following last year's infamous Survivor Series ending, there are several superstars who still have a legitimate reason to go after Triple H at Wrestlemania, not least of which is Braun Strowman. Strowman and Rousey would make a great team and The Monster among Men has shown in recent weeks that he excels as a character as part of an odd couple, mixed gender tag team. The match would also give Braun plenty of exposure, and consider he has no clear feud heading into Mania season, this could be the best option for him.
The other option, of course, is Kurt Angle. Like Braun, Angle has a legitimate reason to want to challenge Triple H at Mania, and he would help drag in some casual fans looking for a slice of nostalgia on the night.