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Ronda Rousey Says WWE Chaos Under McMahon Stifled Her Voice

Her account points to top-down calls that eroded performer control over character.

Overview

  • In a Complex interview published Monday, Ronda Rousey said WWE often made her feel like she was “doing somebody else’s impression” of herself.
  • She described her second stint as chaotic, citing last-minute directives, poor communication, and constant anxiety for performers.
  • Rousey said Vince McMahon was “more far gone” during her 2022–2023 run and backed Triple H to take over, adding she has heard the workplace has improved since.
  • She noted she learned a lot from the experience and still enjoyed the in-ring work despite frustrations with the creative process.
  • Rousey has stayed active, appearing at AEW Revolution with friend Marina Shafir, and she is set to fight Gina Carano on Saturday at Los AngelesIntuit Dome in a bout streaming on Netflix.