Ever since coming to WWE one year ago, Ronda Rousey has proved that she has what it takes in the ring. Rousey left the world of MMA to take on her dream of becoming a pro wrestler, and she is now the Raw Women’s Champion and is heavily rumored to be headlining WrestleMania 35 in April. There is simply no denying that she has had a tremendously successful first year in the business. Given the amount of success and mainstream appeal behind Rousey’s name, it only makes sense that the company would want to feature her as much as possible on their programming. Perhaps this is why it is now being rumored that Ronda Rousey could be joining the cast of Total Divas later on this year.
Could Rousey be added to the cast of Total Divas for its newest season? According to Squared Circle Sirens, Rousey will be joining the cast as part of the next season of the show. A camera crew has reportedly been filming Rousey at her Browsey Acres farm over the past few weeks for the next season of Total Divas. WWE confirmed earlier today that SmackDown wrestler Sonya Deville will be joining the cast of Total Divas in the place that Lana formerly had on the series. It sounds like there may be more changes made to the cast soon which include Ronda’s involvement on Total Divas. Neither WWE, nor Rousey, nor the E! network have confirmed the casting yet, but that is expected to change within the next couple of weeks.
All Elite Wrestling is aiming to “change the world” when it comes to pro wrestling. One of the ways that the promotion is going about accomplishing this bold goal is by being completely inclusive. After receiving some backlash for signing transgender wrestler Nyla Rose, and later announcing her for involving Kylie Rae and Britt Baker at Double or Nothing, AEW personnel put out a statement on their inclusion of LGBT competitors. A Twitter user later urged AEW Executive Vice President to comment on the “rampant homophobia” within AEW’s fanbase. In response, Cody and Brandi Rhodes both reiterated that AEW is place for everybody and that discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, and so on will absolutely not be tolerated.
. @TheBrandiRhodes and @CodyRhodes I’m super appreciative of you guys showcasing trans &queer wrestlers. It’s equally important for you guys to address the rampant homophobia in some of your fanbase w/ a lot of these comments. A message showcasing your disapproval goes a long way
— D.A.M (@Dnellicious) February 13, 2019
We are promoting matches that’s causing this apparent debate (which I admittedly have not seen and instead have seen only excitement/happiness). The stand is in standing by those matches. Why would we signal boost hatred? Wrestling is for everybody and not everything is a scandal
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) February 13, 2019
That’s standard practice for any credible company in 2019. This is a dated conversation. NOBODY is going to be able to vilify LGBT competitors/fans/staff at our events. Wrestling is for everybody.
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) February 13, 2019
As we look ahead to Las Vegas, let’s take this opportunity to make it clear that AEW is totally inclusive. We fully support and celebrate all of our athletes, and all of our fans, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender, religion or ethnicity. Period. (1/2)
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) February 13, 2019
A safe, inclusive, respectful and very cool environment will be central to everything we do at AEW. Be who you are, and come as you are. Because we’re all going to come together as a community to change the world. #AEW (2/2)
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) February 13, 2019