A WWE figure voiced strong disapproval of Ronda Rousey after she recently criticized her experience with the company and made dismissive remarks about Alexa Bliss. Rousey expressed frustrations regarding her WWE tenure and specifically targeted her feud with Bliss during a podcast appearance. In response, WWE personality Peter Rosenberg sharply rebuked Rousey on his Cheap Heat podcast, condemning her comments as disrespectful toward those who work in the industry daily.
“Can you just have a little class and not bury the people who work in the business, day in and day out,” Rosenberg continued. “This is a business that gave you a lot of money, a lot of fame, and you did quite well doing it… I just don’t know who she thinks she is.” —Peter Rosenberg, WWE Personality
Rosenberg questioned Rousey’s standing within professional wrestling, arguing that while she is a celebrated MMA athlete, her wrestling career does not grant her the authority to disparage other wrestlers.
“Criticize UFC fighters. No problem. You were an all-time great in MMA. You’re not an all-time great in wrestling. You’re not,” he said. “So you just don’t have the cachet to say things about people like Bliss… It is incredibly disrespectful.” —Peter Rosenberg, WWE Personality
Recap of Rousey and Bliss’ 2018 Feud and Title Match
Back in 2018, Ronda Rousey clashed with Alexa Bliss in a high-profile RAW Women’s Championship match at SummerSlam. Rousey emerged victorious, claiming the title and beginning one of the most notable runs of her wrestling career. This feud was a pivotal moment for both competitors, contributing significantly to their on-screen legacies.
Rousey’s reign as RAW Women’s Champion came to an end at WrestleMania 35 in 2019. In a groundbreaking Triple Threat main event, Becky Lynch defeated Rousey and Charlotte Flair, unifying the RAW and SmackDown Women’s titles and rewriting the division’s history.
Implications of the Fallout Between Rousey and WWE Peers
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions related to Rousey’s criticisms and her relationship with WWE talent, particularly Alexa Bliss. Rosenberg’s remarks emphasize the importance of respect within the wrestling community, especially when reflecting on WWE’s platform that elevated Rousey to mainstream fame. Given the passionate response, this feud and its public fallout may continue to impact how former WWE stars discuss their time with the company and each other moving forward.
