So let's say Rousey does eventually sign with WWE

**dingdongyo** · 04-08-2016, 12:10 PM

It feels likely to me, sometime down the line. She's a fan. She'd prob like to do it. And I kinda think that transitioning to the Women's championship (which looks great) is a step toward enticing more female talent with some type of combat sport experience.

How would that begin?

I think back to Lesnar's first match back against Cena. He did stuff in that match that he doesn't do anymore. Takedowns, unblocked punches aimed to rip Cena's face open, several instances of refs stepping in. He kicked Cena's ass. Didn't matter that he eventually lost, the first part of the match was uncomfortable to watch. They legitimately put doubt in my head that "holy shit, Brock might be taking this thing into his own hands."

They've been riding that vibe ever since, which is why people still pay to see him.

Would they go that far with Rousey? Should they? Would it feel too much like a rehash of Brock's return, or would establishing her character like that also lead to more money in the long run?

Thoughts?

04-08-2016, 12:10 PM	#1
dingdongyo I have standards. Posts: 445	So let's say Rousey does eventually sign with WWE It feels likely to me, sometime down the line. She's a fan. She'd prob like to do it. And I kinda think that transitioning to the Women's championship (which looks great) is a step toward enticing more female talent with some type of combat sport experience. How would that begin? I think back to Lesnar's first match back against Cena. He did stuff in that match that he doesn't do anymore. Takedowns, unblocked punches aimed to rip Cena's face open, several instances of refs stepping in. He kicked Cena's ass. Didn't matter that he eventually lost, the first part of the match was uncomfortable to watch. They legitimately put doubt in my head that "holy shit, Brock might be taking this thing into his own hands." They've been riding that vibe ever since, which is why people still pay to see him. Would they go that far with Rousey? Should they? Would it feel too much like a rehash of Brock's return, or would establishing her character like that also lead to more money in the long run? Thoughts?