"Didn't understand the business quite totally" - WWE legend on Ronda Rousey's frustration with fans
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle is of the opinion that Ronda Rousey hasn't familiarized herself with the business of sports entertainment.
The first-ever female UFC Champion had previously opened up on the troubles she faced dealing with hate chants from the crowd during her first stint with WWE. She stated that she just wanted to "go home" after receiving negative reactions from fans at WrestleMania 35. The former champion then left the company and focused on starting a family.
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle spoke to CBS Sports' Shakiel Mahjouri and explained that Rousey needs to accept the reactions of the crowd to balance her career.
"I think that Ronda didn't understand the business quite totally," said Angle. "The fans are going to react the way they want to react. There is really nothing you can do about it. You can navigate it to a certain extent, but you're not going to know exactly what kind of responses you're going to get. When you do, you have to accept those responses. [10:30 onwards] [H/T: CBS Sports]
The former world champion also heaped praise on Rousey. Angle shared his belief that that she has done a commendable job during this run despite having a baby a few months ago.
"I saw Ronda win the Rumble," Angle continued. "She's going to be main-eventing WrestleMania with Charlotte Flair. She's back on it. It's pretty impressive considering she just had a baby a few months ago. The girl is a monster. She's a thoroughbred. There's only one Ronda Rousey and that's for sure."
Ronda Rousey will face Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship on WrestleMania Night One
The Baddest Woman on the Planet is set to challenge SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair on the first night of WrestleMania 38.
Rousey, after winning the Women's Royal Rumble Match, decided to go after The Queen. The two stars have been feuding ever since, and they're set to headline WrestleMania Saturday.
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On the newest episode of WWE SmackDown, Rousey again vowed to make Flair tap out at WrestleMania. Time will tell whether she's able to do so.
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