Ronda Rousey references controversial WWE incident during match at Money in the Bank
Former SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey seemingly cited the controversial Montreal Screwjob during her title match at WWE Money in the Bank.
Rousey defended the SmackDown Women's Championship against Natalya at the premium live event. In the weeks leading up to the match, both women exchanged heated words on social media. Last week, the third-generation superstar mocked the Baddest Woman on the Planet by donning her attire and pushing a stroller to the ring.
During their match, Rousey locked in the sharpshooter, a prominent submission move used by members of the Hart family, on Natalya. While trapping her opponent in the hold, Rousey imitated Shawn Michaels' signature entrance move where he flexes his biceps. This was an apparent reference to the controversial Montreal Screwjob incident between HBK and Bret Hart at Survivor Series 1997.
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Following her win, as Rousey was celebrating, the winner of the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Liv Morgan, cashed in her contract. She then pinned Rousey to win her first title in WWE.
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Ronda Rousey responded by hugging the new SmackDown Women's Champion, showcasing the mutual respect between the two women. While Rousey and Natalya were bitter enemies prior to the match, it is yet to be seen whether the feud between the two superstars has come to an end.