Stephanie McMahon: WWE would welcome Rousey 'with open arms'
If Ronda Rousey eventually transitions to the squared circle, the WWE will have a roster spot ready for her.
The former UFC women's bantamweight champ recently had her praises sung by WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon, who commended Rousey for her tantalizing crossover appeal and all but guaranteed a job should she decide to hang up her gloves.
"Our fans love Ronda," McMahon said, according to USA Today's Martin Rogers. "Ronda has this cross platform appeal in terms of all forms of entertainment. We would welcome her with open arms. She is the total package."
Rousey gave wrestling fans a taste of what could be in March 2015 at Wrestlemania 31, where she aided The Rock in dispatching McMahon and her real-life husband Triple H from the ring. The WWE boss credited Rousey for the watershed moment's authenticity.
"The moment was awe inspiring," McMahon said. "Our business works the best when there is magic and energy in the air, and Ronda’s presence brought that. With a guest appearance like Ronda’s, to work best it has to be genuine and authentic. Pop culture is a huge strategy for WWE, our storylines are reflective of what’s happening in the world and what’s popular. In sports, it doesn’t get much more popular than Ronda."
Rousey will aim to recreate that magic in the Octagon when she challenges reigning queen Amanda Nunes in the main event of UFC 207 on Dec. 30.