Tony Khan would love to have Ronda Rousey back in AEW
Ronda Rousey famously made a surprise appearance at March’s AEW Revolution to confront Toni Storm which resulted in a pullapart confrontation — one that was never followed up on.
AEW head Tony Khan has made it clear he would still love to have the MMA and one-time pro wrestling star back anytime, answering a question about Rousey’s AEW future on a media call this week.
“I’ve enjoyed working with her in Ring of Honor and having her at AEW Revolution. Anytime she wants to come back to AEW, she’s welcome,” Khan said, acknowledging that Rousey is focused on her family.
Rousey returned to MMA last weekend for the first time in a decade, defeating fellow veteran Gina Carano in 17 seconds as part of Netflix’s first-ever MMA event.
In an interview to hype the fight, she was asked about the AEW appearance, saying it was a “little bit of a f*ck you to TKO” of which she is not a fan of current leadership. She wrestled for WWE for two different runs with the first more well received than the second.
It’s unclear, and was not asked, if there were plans for a Rousey vs. Storm match. Storm is currently on a leave from the company for an undisclosed reason.
After the Carano fight, Rousey said she was done fighting and wanted to have more kids. If she is to return to AEW or ROH, where she had one tag team match, Khan is ready for her.
“I would love to have her anytime when she’s available to fight in AEW. She’s one of the great names in combat sports and someone who is great presence anytime she is here in AEW,” he said.
Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.