Ronda Rousey Copies Ric Flair’s Signature Move At Local Wrestling Event
The women's reigning bantamweight champion is visible these days. From appearing in talk shows asserting that pretty girls fight better than most women, to joining radio programs while chiming in on how the Ultimate Fighting Championship is fairly compensating its women fighters, Rowdy is building on her ever-growing fan base. Now imagine this--Rowdy getting it on with the WWE Divas. Well, not so much but at least we are getting there.
During the weekend, Rousey participated in a local professional wrestling match at Reseda, just 20 miles from her training arena as reported by TMZ. The match was organized by a Southern California Promotion named Pro Wrestling Guerilla, an outfit being run by wrestlers themselves, and Rousey made a surprise appearance, much to the delight of the crowd. The best draw of the UFC was flanked by her sparring mates and dear friends Shayna Baszler and Jessamyn Duke as evidenced by the tweet-pic that Baszler shared through social media.
This pic is the best way I can explain my @OfficialPWG experience tonight. AMAZING. #PWG #pro... http://t.co/OfdwjFr8Rv pic.twitter.com/x1J9RHjmwx
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) October 18, 2014
The appearance of the troika sans Marina Shafir gave much colour to the crowded venue. The four fighters have named themselves "The Four Horsewomen," similar to the namesake being carried by a famous wrestling stable. Rousey was also game to play off the crowd, which was in full view when she was prompted by one of the local wrestlers, Tommaso Ciampa, to chop up her chest, Ric Flair style. Rowdy was game and reeled back and chopped up the guy's chest which drove the audience nuts.
Having experienced a lot of fun during the event, Rousey also expressed her positive vibe from the appearance and looked forward to a similar touch-up with fans in the future. Her Twitter post also summed up her delight as she looked forward to the next appearance at a pro wrestling event saying, "Had to leave my first #PWG early tonight cause I have AM training tomorrow - but wow - what an amazing show, can't wait for the next."
The possibility of Rousey appearing next in the WWE is a not remote as she has long stated to be a wrestling fan, particularly of CM Punk, and has even appeared in this year's Summer Slam event. After the ringside appearance, Rowdy was even game to assist Stephanie McMahon complete her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. She was also quoted in the past to have a liking for wrestling.
"Professionally, who knows?" Rousey said per FOX Sports. "Me and all the girls are huge fans. If they were all down to do something, I'd be happy to jump in with them."