Ronda Rousey Addresses Roman Reigns WWE Rise, Praises Paul Heyman

Ronda Rousey has commented on the rise of Roman Reigns is WWE, with particular praise for Paul Heyman and his part in making it happen.

Rousey has historically had praise for Heyman as someone who helped her a lot in WWE, and has now commented further on his influence.

Appearing on Bertcast and asked about the success of legacy families in WWE and MMA, Rousey replied:

“Legacy families in WWE are a lot more successful because it’s scripted. So you can make sure the legacy continues. Whereas in MMA, you’ve gotta win. It’s not like a guarantee.

“Roman Reigns, they tried so hard to get him over for so long, and there was ‘f**k you Roman’ chants, and no-one wanted him because he had so many of those advantages. He was young, good-looking, talented, came from a famous family. No-one identified with that.

“It wasn’t until Paul Heyman came in and found a way to repackage everything as the Head of the Table and all of that. That is Paul Heyman’s genius that got him over.

“So much of what is working in that company is due to Paul Heyman or Paul Heyman’s guidance. He’s like the guy behind the scenes that’s like everyone’s mentor, and a lot of the best ideas originated from him.

“My graphic novel originated from him. Paul Heyman deserves a f**king shrine, in my mind. He has a shrine in my mind.”

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Ronda Rousey left WWE in the summer of 2023, going out with a loss to Shayna Baszler at SummerSlam.