Ronda Rousey first WWE return match officially confirmed

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Ronda Rousey first WWE match since return is officially announced

By Georgia Goulding

Published Feb 12, 2022

After the latest drama on Friday Night SmackDown, Ronda Rousey is set to make her official match return earlier than her title match at WrestleMania.

Ronda Rousey has not hesitated in making a splash in her return to WWE.After her dream comeback saw her win the Women's Royal Rumble match, she selected the title opponent she will face at WrestleMania.Between her two old rivals Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, Rousey challenged The Queen to defend her SmackDown Women's Championship in April.But the WWE Universe surely can't be expected to wait two more months to see Rowdy make her in-ring return.Fortunately, they won't have to. On last night's episode of SmackDown, Naomi found herself outnumbered by Flair and Sonya Deville, after she was beaten by The Queen in a blue brand title match.Rousey waded into the two-on-one to make the save and WWE later announced a huge tag team clash had been added to the Elimination Chamber schedule.Rousey and Naomi will take on Flair and Deville in Saudi Arabia this weekend in a blockbuster grudge match.

Chance for revenge

In a typical Babyface vs Heel match, Rousey and Naomi will both have the chance to get revenge on their tag team opponents.

For months, Deville has tormented Naomi on Friday Night SmackDown and now it seems The Queen wants a slice of the action too.

Deville also tried to suspend Rousey and fine her $100,000 after Rowdy's attack on the WWE official last week. However, her colleague Adam Pearce delivered a message from company CEO Vince McMahon, who was not happy with Deville 'abusing her power' and denied her request.

He also warned Deville against laying a hand on Naomi during the title match between her and Flair.

After Rousey rushed in to back Naomi during Deville and Charlotte's attack, she explained her reason for getting herself involved.

"I don't like bullies," she said firmly. "I couldn't just stand there and do nothing, so I did something."

The former Raw women's champion then laughed when asked if Deville's involvement is something that worries her.

"Worried about Sonya? No, I could beat Sonya with one hand tied behind my back."

Rousey also doffed her cap to Naomi for her efforts against Charlotte in the title match prior to her ambush.

"I was watching the match anyway because I have an interest in how Charlotte does and I gained a lot more respect for Naomi tonight. I already had a lot for her, being two-time SmackDown women's champion, but she really held her own and I really thought she was going to win at several points."