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Ronda Rousey Shocks WWE with AEW Debut at Revolution
Former WWE star makes surprise appearance, confronts Toni Storm
Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:53am
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According to reports, only a few people within WWE were aware that former WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey would be making a surprise appearance at AEW's Revolution pay-per-view. Rousey showed up after Toni Storm's victory over Marina Shafir, confronting Storm in the ring before a brawl broke out involving Shafir as well.
Why it matters
Rousey's jump to AEW is a major surprise, as she had not appeared on WWE programming since 2023. Her sudden debut at a rival promotion's event is sure to create shockwaves throughout the wrestling world and raises questions about her future plans.
The details
Rousey made her way to the ring after Toni Storm defeated Marina Shafir. She called out Storm, leading to a confrontation and pull-apart brawl between the two women. Shafir then knocked out Storm as Rousey and Shafir exited through the crowd to boos from the audience.
- Rousey left WWE back in 2023, just after SummerSlam.
- Rousey is scheduled to make her return to MMA this May in a fight against Gina Carano that will air live on Netflix.
- Rousey previously wrestled for ROH, teaming with Shafir against Billie Starkz and Athena back on November 23, 2023 for a television taping at the Kia Forum.
The players
Ronda Rousey
A former WWE Superstar who has now made a surprise debut in AEW, confronting Toni Storm.
Toni Storm
The wrestler who defeated Marina Shafir at AEW Revolution, only to be confronted by Ronda Rousey in the ring.
Marina Shafir
Ronda Rousey's tag team partner, who knocked out Toni Storm after the confrontation with Rousey.
What they’re saying
“Only a few people in WWE knew about Ronda Rousey's surprise appearance at Sunday's AEW Revolution.”
— Bryan Alvarez, F4WOnline reporter (F4WOnline)
“Most within WWE were 'shocked' to see Rousey show up at the pay-per-view.”
— Bryan Alvarez, F4WOnline reporter (F4WOnline)
What’s next
Rousey is scheduled to make her return to MMA this May in a fight against Gina Carano that will air live on Netflix, which will be her first fight since leaving WWE in 2023.
The takeaway
Ronda Rousey's surprise debut in AEW has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, as the former WWE star has now joined a rival promotion. This move raises questions about her future plans and the potential implications for the ongoing competition between WWE and AEW.
