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Tony Khan Discusses Ronda Rousey's AEW Future After Surprise Debut
AEW president shares his thoughts on Rousey's appearance and her upcoming fight against Gina Carano.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:10am
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AEW president Tony Khan opened up about Ronda Rousey's surprise appearance at the company's recent Revolution pay-per-view event. Khan revealed that Rousey has wrestled for AEW's sister promotion ROH in the past, and that she is always welcome in AEW. He also discussed Rousey's upcoming fight against Gina Carano, which will take place in May 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and be streamed live on Netflix.
Why it matters
Ronda Rousey's AEW debut has generated a lot of buzz and speculation about her potential future with the company. Khan's comments provide insight into AEW's relationship with Rousey and suggest that she could make more appearances for the promotion going forward, especially if she continues to have a good working relationship with the company.
The details
During the Revolution post-show press conference, Khan revealed that Rousey has wrestled for AEW's sister promotion ROH in the past, and that she has a 'great relationship' with the company. Khan said Rousey is 'always welcome' in AEW and that any AEW talent who wants to attend her upcoming fight against Gina Carano is free to do so, as Rousey has invited Khan to the event.
- Ronda Rousey made her surprise AEW debut on March 15, 2026 at the Revolution pay-per-view event.
- Rousey is set to face Gina Carano in a match in May 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
The players
Tony Khan
The president of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Ronda Rousey
A former MMA and UFC star who made a surprise appearance at the AEW Revolution pay-per-view event.
Gina Carano
An MMA fighter who is set to face Ronda Rousey in a match in May 2026.
What they’re saying
“Ronda's actually wrestled for me before, but never in AEW. Ronda wrestled in ROH. We had a great match a few years ago, also in Los Angeles. It was Ronda and Marina teaming up in ROH against Billie Starkz and the World Champion Athena. I thought it was fantastic.”
— Tony Khan, President of AEW (clutchpoints.com)
“Ronda Rousey is a huge star, so we have a great relationship with her. She's wrestled for me before in ROH, and she's always welcomed here in AEW anytime. She's got a big fight coming up against Gina Carano, and I don't know Gina Carano at all. Ronda's always been very good to me. I wish her the best.”
— Tony Khan, President of AEW (clutchpoints.com)
What’s next
Ronda Rousey is set to face Gina Carano in a match in May 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The fight will be streamed live on Netflix.
The takeaway
Ronda Rousey's surprise appearance at the AEW Revolution pay-per-view event has generated a lot of interest and speculation about her potential future with the company. Tony Khan's comments suggest that Rousey has a good working relationship with AEW and could make more appearances for the promotion going forward, especially if she continues to have success in her upcoming fight against Gina Carano.
