Ronda Rousey: I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career! WWE Is A Mess!
Ronda Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and UFC women's bantamweight champion from 2012 to 2015, she was also a professional wrestler in the WWE from 2017 to 2019, returning in 2022 before leaving in 2023.
00:00 Intro
02:10 Being Born With A Rare Disease
03:46 Ronda's Struggles as a Child
05:27 Her Father’s Death When She Was A Child
07:35 Finding Out About Her Dad's Suicide
10:38 Ronda's Mother
11:46 What's Been Ingrained in Her as a Kid
13:34 Becoming a Prodigy of Judo
15:59 Her Competitive Nature for Fighting
20:30 Moving in With Her Coach At 16
21:55 Her Struggles With Bulimia
24:33 Getting Bullied for Her Physique
25:49 Ronda Competing in the Beijing Olympics
26:30 Lack of Pay
27:01 Our Dark Side Becomes The Driver Of Our Success
29:32 How Her Concussions Affected Her Career
36:15 Defeating People in 60 Seconds
37:43 Having Very Strict/Abusive Coaches
39:56 How Did It Impact You?
42:53 Coaches Crossing the Line...
47:34 What Dana White Said About Ronda
48:55 Why Were You Fighting So Frequently?
50:15 Being The First Woman to Appear on the UFC
50:33 The New Jackie Chang
51:14 UFC 193 Ronda Vs Holly Holm
54:40 How Did You Feel After Losing?
58:14 Suicidal Thoughts
01:00:15 Ronda's Last Fight in the UFC
01:03:13 Her Husband Support During Tough Times
01:06:57 When Did WWE Come In?
01:10:44 Social Media Pressure
01:13:09 Did She Feel Expendable to the WWE?
01:13:30 Vince McMahon and Sexual Allegations
01:16:05 Ronda Suffering Two Miscarriages?
01:20:03 Where Does Her Happiness Come From?
01:27:32 Did Her Traumas Make Her Who She Is Today?
01:31:11 What She Learned From Her Dad?
01:33:04 Last Guest Question
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Can I ask you all a favour? If you enjoy this episode, could you please hit the like button 👍🏾 it helps us massively. Appreciate you all! 🙏🏽
Done. Especially for the best of her time Rowdy Ronda Rousey!
"20:30 Moving in With His Coach At 16" I think you mean "moving in with her coach." Please, please, please, copy edit your good stuff!
When did this channel go from educational to entertainment? 😅
The thumbs are up
Inspired 👏👏
I think a lot of the problem around 2014-2015 was that the media hyped Ronda up so much that it made it impossible for her to take a normal loss. Much respect to her 😊
She hyped herself. To this day she says she’s the greatest fighter who ever lived. You can both respect her time in the sun, and honestly critique the delusion.
I think a lot of it can be explained by the concussions and the fear of that. She was totally respectful in the interview. People change when not under pressure. Also it’s the fight game. Conor McGregor has done worse. In my opinion it’s because she’s a woman that she gets more flack for that. Women Must behave in a certain way but if Conor does it well okay.
@@caveman726 but that attitude was fueled by the media hype and people around her blowing up her ego. It’s only natural
@@tonyj801 just because it blew up her ego doesnt make it not her fault. she still has responsibility to take.
This exact same thing is happening with Catilin Clark!
TY so much for your story! Wrestler in high school, became bulimic, lead to anorexic, lead to alcoholic, lead to liver failure...now sober 3 years, healthy other then fighting cancer-diagnosed this January. :( Your strength is inspiring!
God is with you! Blessings
Damm. Catch a break woman! 🤞🏼
Hang in there my friend.
Proud of your 3 years, that is not an easy feat. You’ve conquered so much and will conquer this as well.
GOD saves his HARDEST BATTLES for his STRONGEST of WARRIORS ❤
His closing comments to Ronda were so beautiful! And to see the appreciation on her face said it all. Thanks for this awesome video!
Love your channel bro. Unfortunately, there is so much info and such little time. Sending you love and light. Keep doing what you are doing
When she started getting emotional the way you put the attention on yourself instead of it being awkward allowing her to regain herself and get right back into the conversation was something like a art!
@@JesusFollower596 Just leave if you don't like this channel. 🤡
Explain yourself @@JesusFollower596
@@JesusFollower596 😂😂😅 do you know what I mean. She’s a classic narcissist
@@JesusFollower596Yeah, people are slow Jesus follower. Lmfaoooo
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser
Love how vulnerable and honest she is. Pray for her success and happiness because life can hurt at times.
Haha she's the ultimate victim, disgusting
She seems to just continue to use excuses to me. I had concussions, I saw stars after being hit…. Blah blah. I want you to show me a person who does combat as a profession that has not had MULTIPLE CONCUSSIONS. They all are dealing with the same stuff.
What were you listening to? She was neither of those two things.
She sucks
The ultimate victim Rousy
Subscribed! Just discovered you with this interview and I'm excited to see your other interviews! Love the "leave a question for the next person" thing. That's great. Ronda has a great story and thank you for interviewing her and giving her the respect she deserves!
Thank you for being so vulnerable and human 🙏 It is so beautiful to see this level of authenticity and honesty, which we need more of in this world. I love that you completely own the choices you made and are willing to show us the raw emotions that came with them. Thank you Ronda and thank you Steven for facilitating this interview, so grateful for your work 🌻
That interview was spectacular. You promised us that if we subscribed you would keep raising the bar and you were right. Bravo. This interview reminds me, once again - no matter what something looks like on the outside, everyone is going through things. Be compassionate because you can't know the private struggles.
He interviewed a washed up MMA fighter who is no longer relevant.
@@MendyJanelle He interviewed a young woman becoming an adult. I guess the saddest thing from reading some of these comments is how many of us fail to make that transition or even have a clue of what it means to become.
@@MendyJanellethat's fine. You're over the hill and you were never relevant.
@@joesmith1142 a young women becoming an adult ?! SHE'S ALMOST 40 BRUV. 🤣🤣🤣
@@JohnnyCarterMusicOfficial she's a Westside girl. Thats the equivalent of about a 20 year old anywhere else. It takes us a decade or so longer to catch up to the rest of you boring folks.
This is the best representation of Rhonda I've seen. I wasn't keen on her in wrestling at all because of the persona they promoted for her. I loved seeing her as just a person 😊👍🏻
Dude. Think about it: She HAD TO be better. Most of the time it's the mentality, not the physicality, that decides it.
@@c.d.yeaman2400 It's an overly sympathetic bogus portrayal of an awful human being.
She was a terrible performer and has always had an awful attitude.
Ronda, not Rhonda😂😂😂😂
@@nicksstuff603 exactly, Ronda has always been a shit human being. Ain’t nobody feeling bad for her
This interview really helps me. I have those negative thoughts about myself too. I thought I was the only one. Everyone looks so confident. I wish I had confidence enough to become something in my life. Thank you for being transparent. You're so beautiful. God bless you and your family.
Great interview and puts everything in a much more realistic perspective with all the background info. Much respect and thank you !
Ronda is intelligent and articulate, and despite her emotional tears she has a ready smile and laugh. I can't comprehend how she could suffer so many concussions and still be who she is in this interview. She is beautiful and her husband is a lucky man to have such a jewel.
She just learned to spell concussion recently when she was googling better excuses.
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser . I also don’t believe the concussions another strategy to gain sympathy
@@KS-iy5xrand here comes the negativity… 🥴
@@KS-iy5xrwhat part of Brain injury is confusing to you?
@@purplegirl8036 The part that is made up.
Our bodies (especially the brain) WILL dictate how much is too much even when we continue to push. 😢 Ronda will forever be the absolute champion! ❤
This might be the best interview with Ronda that I have ever seen. This humble version of her is what so many people have been missing.
Ronda Rousey in the UFC which is all she should be known for was already a dinosaur in the sport. She specialized in literally just the ground game and only the arm-bar submission. Once she got exposed with that kick to the head by Holly Holm it was all over and everyone saw her for what she was. As far as the WWE although not a pro-wrestling fan from what I hear she's stiff as a board with zero interest in learning the business. Throughout this interview she comes off as simultaneously a narcissist and whiny and very unlikable.
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@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews her first year wasn't bad...she took off to have a kid an when she came back they stopped protecting her as much. The promos and matches got longer and much like ufc she was exposed.
I just wanted to say that I subscribed because I like the way you phrase the questions,it really seems to get the responses flowing.good job
I’m surprised at how grounded Ronda comes across ….. and humble too. One of my favourite conversations on this channel so far.
Only took like half a decade to humble herself enough to talk about shit
The image you are selling in the UFC / WWE is definitely different from what the person is privately.
@@allybaapp1053 Did you not listen to the conversation?
@@allybaapp1053 How long did it take you to become humble?
she got humbled. twice. infront of millions of people
Love how she acknowledges and spreads apraxia awareness now after that encounter with me and daughter! Wr love you Ronda!
Love how she blames everyone else for why she wasn’t successful. Always has an excuse and never takes responsibility….what a role model
@@nathanmarsden6864You're taking the accountability/responsibility/victim thing too far. We all have circumstances in our lives, including DNA and environment. Also, she is a very successful person. She's just explaining her story as it seems to her. Everyone does this. Acting tough doesn't make you tough.
@@brushstroke3733 not really? Having an excuse for every loss is taking accountability at all. When she lost she just wasn’t good enough simple as that. It’s always something or someone else fault. She was amazing in UFC for awhile then she fell off. She was never a good wrestler in wwe. That’s on her, yet she made excuses every step of the way
@@nathanmarsden6864 WWE is real athleticism, but the outcomes are pre-determined. It doesn't take a genius to see that the wrestlers are performing, not fighting. We all seek to explain life in cause and effect terms. She's not different from anyone else in this regard. To assign success to our own doings and failures to outside events is one of the most ubiquitous of human behaviors. Did you take an active role in constructing your heart and lungs or did those things just happen? What does ypur response hint about everything else in life?
@@brushstroke3733 thanks for explaining to me what WWE is…didn’t know before you just said. You’re doing too much tbh, professional fighters know what they’re getting into. Not many of them make the excuses she does 🤷🏻♂️ relax
Love a pud cast this was definitely up with the best of thanks so much both of you so much resonated and and lots of similar struggles, which is always great to no some else relates. Thanks again ❤️🙏🏾
Who would have thought Rhonda has been through so much and is so sensitive and real and inspirational. What a great interview 🎉
interviews with PhD's, business tycoons, scientists, teachers, et al..... AIN'T got NOTHIN on this interview. a master at work. i don't care two figs about judo or wrestling but this was FASCINATING!
I love the person of RONDA ROUSEY but I hated her actions when she was angry I felt like she was holding in so much trauma that she would just be angry and I felt so bad for the way she handled her career in the UFC and the way people turn on her because the person as we see here is great to see open up. I do feel she should have a documentary of her life and career because of what she has done no other woman could of had the chance to do. She broke into the UFC when people weren't into seeing women fighters and RONDA ROUSEY she should be very proud of herself for being the first to ever do it she brought great women fighters into the UFC she's truly a legend.
facts. you a fan of the sport like me. she was insufferable. its easy for people not in the know to gravitate towards a wonderful winner but i was there for the do nothing bitch phase and how immature she was.
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser . What did she expect she did judo mma boxing and now she’s complaint of concussions and infertility !!! Some women can’t even afford ivf treatments
This episode made me subscribe. Both the guest and interviewer are both so incredibly relatable and “in depth” about many different topics that I think most every person can benefit and relate to. Thank you so much!
Hate to say it but if you played any combat sport or physical sport Concussions are part of the game ! People can act like now they care more about a persons health but thats far from the truth! Its all about MONEY and Most sports are unsafe Today!!! Even the athletes playing it , Like the CEO said they all in the darkness and paying the prices of the next MAN and sacrifices !!! RIP KOBE!
What I like about this Chanel is that the CEO allows his guests to be the star of the session. And his questioning method is a textbook lesson for solving a problem without participating in the process: Simply ask open ended questions, let it rip and come back in with a different question laced as an analytical process of the answer to the last question. This guy is brilliant. I subscribed today after watching his interview of Dr. Malik which was itself epic. I want this channel to succeed. It's a blueprint for KZhead sessions for the future.
I loved this lady, who I never heard of before. I loved how she honestly and transparently speaks of her vulnerabilities. This is her greatness, one that nobody can take from her, ever
So glad this episode resonated with you! Thank you for sharing ❤️
Shes one of the best female MMA fighters of all time
You must live in a basement if you never heard of her
Some people are just not into watching sports. I never watch any sports. I had heard of her name before, but I didn't know exactly what she was doing or who she was. It has nothing to do about living in a basement though 🤨
@jes6427 She is very very overrated and got outclassed quickly when Women's MMA become much more popular
Rhonda is proof that physical toughness adds very little to resilience and mental strength.
ehhh, being a woman has more to do with it.
@@DanRustle women ☕
if you don't think it takes a lot of mental toughness to accomplish what she has, you're insane. yes, she has mental flaws that limit her potential to an extent. without a doubt. but you cannot accomplish what she has and not have a lot of mental strength. there are various ways to measure mental strength. she is high in some and lower in others.
What are you talking about? I don’t know if physical toughness adds to resilience and mental strength … on the other hand… How do you train every day for hours month after month year after year without having resilience and mental strength ..how do you go through 3 or 10 rounds in the ring or octagon, without resilience and mental strength, ?
@@DanRustle WTF ?
Love this channel. Every episode is mind blowing…I’m glad I subscribed to it. Keep it coming
This was such an excellent interview. So much so that I have to subscribe to the channel so that I can see more interviews like this. I’m not sure why you aren’t at a major network, but you should be! The “it” factor is very present.
I feel so blessed to have not been burdened with ambition in my life. I met enough famous accomplished people to demystify them and convince me I did not want to live like them. Anonymity is like a superpower as long as you have the resources to pursue what you love. So many successful people seem broken to me and it has me asking which came first. Did success break them or were they successful because they were broken?
"Did success break them or were they successful because they were broken?" That is such a good question! I do think in our society a lot of people are successful because they were broken and trying to prove themselves to others and themselves gave them the motivation to push themselves so hard that they became successful.
Yet, ambition does not require going in the direction of fame
@@musicingflowing Yet, even if fame is not the goal doesn't a degree of recognition and conformation come from ambitious pursuits if one is successful in achieving them ?
Both
Brings to mind a line from Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Passenger’ - ‘If one has to be unhappy-and one does-then it's better to be admired than pitied. However loath we may be to so encloak ourselves in the first place.’
Steven I love your sensible and thoughtful questions for her, I really appreciate the way of you interviewing your guests it is neutral, engaging and thoughtful "in the flow" and there is always this special room you create so they can show themselves in a very intimate way, without getting interrupted by the interviewer. I just have to leave you this comment, it always comes to my mind if I am listening to your appreciated Podcasts ❤
We can learn a lot from Stevens empathic way of interview
I completely agree with your comment here. Steve is a great host not overbearing in any way and very perceptive. He is also well prepared for his interviews
Agreed 👍. Steven is a incredible interviewer.
Wow this was awesome I felt every emotion with her and you this was a classy and amazing interview very down to earth and open hearted. We as fan should aways remember the humanity in those who pretty much give their lives to our entertainment, their struggles are real just like ours
I love how she came to the realization mountain climbing wasn’t what was going to make me happy and that the idea of accumulating all these achievements would ultimately make me happy forever. I completely relate to this and I’m sure so many out there do.
What would make her happy? Painting 🖼 🎨
Bob Ross is awesome. Most relaxing guy, ever!
She’s definitely different behind the scenes. I enjoyed this conversation. Thank you Steven I love your channel
Aw man....experiencing a family death at such a young age is, well...hard to explain. If I felt more comfortable divulging personal stuff here, I would, but I'll just say that it affects you in ways you can never foretell. I was very young and almost 40 years later things are still showing up, I assume because there's an awareness and understanding in adulthood that lacks in childhood; now it's almost like delayed pain, or sadness for the people who were adults back then. Things happen in life thay trigger those memories and sometimes they are incredibly hard to traverse through. It's unexpectedly complicated. I'm glad you interviewed Rhonda and glad she was comfortable enough to share so much. Thank you both.
This was awesome, thanks for sharing Champ
Thank you for interviewing Ronda! My 9 year old daughter loves her and jui jitsu! There is a meet and greet here in Vegas my daughter can’t wait to meet her! Thank you for being you, Ronda Rousey! Everyone has a story and thank you for sharing!
Toll 😊
Meine Tochter ist 8 Jahre alt und liebt Karate und mehr. Sie trainiert und ist eine Kämpferin.
I never knew much about her, but my have I been converted into a Rousey fan!! Maybe some years too late, but she is an unbelievable example of strength, adversity, and heart. Thank you DoC and Thank You RR for sharing so much of yourself! ❤
Loved the interview! We was very organic and allowed us to see a side of Ronda that is more human. And not just this superstar athlete that she is. Thank you for inspiring Ronda
Never watched a fight in my whole life, but I loved this interview!
Glad I watched this interview. She is so much more engaging, vulnerable and real than I thought. Wasn’t aware of her early loss of her beloved father. Wish only the best for her and her family.
You believe her? You think Steph slaps that damn hard?
@@Ishbikes You're either being facetious or you are ignorant to the facts about concussion.
@@yomo1690 I’m a biker. I’ve had several concussions while practicing stunts & ppl who can’t drive crashing into me. So I have a dog in this race.
@@Ishbikes so you should know that repeated concussions makes it more easy to get concussed i.e CTE. Not to mention she was born with a brain trauma (lack of oxygen). I don't actually know what your point is. She has been competing since she was a kid. Anecdotally have you never seen a boxer who for years has a reputation for an iron chin, gets KO'd and then seemingly can no longer take a punch?
@@Ishbikes As someone who worked in neurosurgical trauma, I’d say her story is very credible. It’s not just one “ damn hard slap” , it’s many over time. Classic example is Muhammad Ali. And these “ sheer lines” that are typical in the brains of fighters like this end up disrupting motor function to the point you have Parkinson’s-like symptoms.
The BEST interview with Ronda ever ... by a looooong stretch ! You are such a class act, whoch makes you a great interviewer. Also, I am so happy I got to see Ronda in a totally different light. So much respect for her, what a total unit. Happy she is finding peace with life, with self and the world around her. ❤
whoch lol how did your phone even let you type whoch
Wow, this interview was fantastic! Thanks to Ronda for being so courageous and transparent. This was such a "real" interview.
Glad I found this channel about two weeks ago & yes i'm one of the 41% subscribed.
This is the best interview I’ve watched on DOAC, and I wasn’t even a Ronda fan. Now I am. Huge thank you 🙏
Same.
Yes! I'd never heard of her before and have never been a spectator sports fan, but she's absolutely brilliant!
Read my detailed review below. If you are still a Rousey fan afterwards .... then you suck.
U cringe af lil bro…
She is the best female fighter ever watch her fights
Huge respect for Ronda. Elite athletes need to have a strong internal voice, and I think a lot of her critics have mistaken this for arrogance. Wishing her well ❤️
Me too! It’s easy to judge. I was disappointed as well at the time, but none of us (social media commentators), have been standing into her shoes.
The criticism doesnt even sound genuine on any level. I can criticize her based on parts of this, with well meaning feedback,...but her critics have sounded more sociopathic and haters than well meaning. The core of her sounds like person trying her best at circumstances and that's all people can be whatever outcome.
Make no mistake, she acted overly arrogant in the UFC. No one said there wasnt reasons, but bad behaviour is bad behaviour. Didn't really like the way she acted in the UFC, but glad she seems to be coming around. She presented herself in a very likeable manner in this interview.
@@wadopotato33 She was a showman in ufc, and I did not personally enjoy her original ufc run, but that was her push to bring in audience, because they clearly felt she was interesting biography to market and she is. It's like hating Ric Flair for his in ring personality. Asinine to be offended at showmanship.
Even still to this very day she is sitting there saying she is better than all the other women by a long shot. It is sad she can’t show true humility. I was a huge fan of hers and wanted nothing but the best for her. How she handled her loss and her disappointment in seeing that others didn’t see her as the greatest female fighter of all time crush her.
Thank you Rhonda for your openness and honesty. You are the definition of a champion and you have many great things ahead of you.
honesty? still claiming to be the GOAT? and making excuses
Ronda's honesty is so beautiful. I've always found her to be so inspiring ❤
Holy shit, her transparency about her secret condition, and about being misunderstood when she lost to Holly, is so brave and badass. To be able to bare her soul like this is reinforcement that she is a living champion. Being able to pour her heart out like this is one more win in her record - champions win in and outside of the ring.
Not giving any credit to the fighters who beat her down, but excusing those losses because of mental exhaustion and being susceptible to concussions is the opposite of being a champion. She even said no one could have ever beaten her if she'd been healthy. That is simply delusional.
@SnoopyReads exactly and this is how easy it is to manipulate ppl Ronda is a expert 😂😂
@@Dakingalbert2 imagine Mike Tyson coming on this show and crying about an addiction to ear lobes costing him his career
@Dakingalbert2 her glasses also...she needed to look smarter and more vulnerable so she got these non prescriptions on lmao the age old female trick ....she has manipulative chicken energy for sure, and any man who knows , knows. She got those vibes.
@@SnoopyReads Accurate
Every time I hear Ronda talk I fall more in love with her spirit. Her honesty and pain regarding IVF is so real and her bravery for sharing this pain helps so many heal. Thank you for interviewing her and sharing this gem of a human with all of us. Love you both!!!!❤❤❤
Everyone has pain with IVF
This was one of my favorite episodes. Ronda Rousey is so inspirational and I love how the host carried out this interview.
The problem I have with Rhonda is she won’t acknowledge Holmes and Nunes were simply better fighters . Even on Rhonda’s best day I think Nunes would still beat her. She says “ not excuses but x,y,z , as to why she lost” . She is a wonderful fighter , one of the best in the womens division but not the best. Someone will always be better, stronger, faster. That’s just the harsh truth she just denies.
Excellent interview! Thank you 🙏🏼 She’s a badass, allowing herself to be vulnerable and sharing personal experiences. ❤
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser
what an amazing insight this young lady gives us regular people into what it takes to be a world class athlete. it is riveting to witness that even the strongest experiences of pain and suffering did not bring tears to this lovely woman, but deep feelings of gratitude, love and deep human connection does actually bring tears to her eyes. goodness, kindness and love moves humanity more than cruelty and suffering.
Rhonda Rousey, an absolute gem. May you always find happiness and May happiness always find you. God Bless.
Subscribed! Your videos are so much appreciated.
Ronda never puts on makeup like other women and she’s naturally beautiful
Yes she is
This was an amazing interview. One of my favorites. I always wondered what happened to Rhonda. I enjoyed watching her fight as well. Rhonda, when you can truly stop caring about what other people think about you, you will truly be free. I pray you learn to do this so you can experience and truly freebto live your life and enjoy who you are and all that you have been blessed with and have peace.🙏
This interview really humanized her for me. I just love her even more now! Such a beautiful story! Cheers to you both on a great interview! ♥️
One of the biggest reasons why so many people were "reveling" in Rhonda's loss to Holly Holmes was due to Rhonda's attitude. She tended to come off really prickly and cocky. During the pressers before the Holmes fight, she just went off on Holly in some half incoherent rant, and just came off like a jerk. In the mid to late 80's, we watched a young Mike Tyson rain a path of destruction thru the boxing world. We tuned in to every fight knowing that his walk to the ring would likely take longer than the actual fight. From his first pro match till his loss to Buster Douglas, he was mostly this likeable kid. After his loss and subsequent prison stay, he became a jerk. Now in his old age, he is once again this lovable figure. We watched a young Mike, to see him win. With Rhonda Rousey, we tuned in to see her lose. She came off arrogant and unlikeable, and like a WWE heel, we tuned in to see her hopefully get her comeuppance. This interview was awesome as it sheds a new light on Rhonda, why she acted the way she did, and illuminates her disappearance after the Holm loss as not just being a sore loser, but a very damaged fighter that had no choice but to keep quiet at the time, even as her reputation was savaged publicly and in the media. Hopefully it will help solidify her place in fighting history, as regardless of how you FEEL about Rhonda, she deserves her spot.
so good to see the human behind one of the greatest fighters in the octagon... wishing her much love, books and a child of her own...
Thanks Rhonda for this interview, and your definition of suicidal feelings and why you didn't want to leave that pain to your loved ones. That was the best and most compassionate I've heard.
Great interview! Thank you for sharing Rhonda's story.
Just subscribed thank you for simply being and all you do for the collective.
another great episode mate. Thank you RR for allowing us to see you vulnerable. As a lifelong fighter I can imagine that would be the hardest to do. I never lost faith in you and figured something was going on by some of your body language, sorry you had to go through it all at the end. But look at it like other sports' teams.. win they love you lose they dont, until the next game. Some teams havnt won anything in decades and people will still fight you over them. You had a lot of dedicated fans, dont keep the few fairweathers to heart. A brachial kick by anyone, let alone a pro, will knock u tf out.. hurts the ego but its a fact. As a wrestler I would have loved to have you as my gf, cute and strong and not an east german ogre? sheeeit. Glad you found your Shrek. Best wishes, cant wait to read your book.
I have nothing but respect for you! Thank you for all the good memories, champ. Your story is really inspirational.
Amazingly I watched the whole episode without forwarding through any of the questions, that’s how good this is and how much I enjoyed it
Great interview she is so endearing and transparent. The funny thing is my special needs niece has a Ronda doll That she sleeps with and always calls for Ronda. I really had no idea Ronda in this interview is this legendary women. I sent this podcast to my sister and was so excited to share.
Terrific interview - much new love and respect for Ronda. Liked & subbed.
Thanks for this and huge shoutout to Ronda for being so open ❤🙏
It's so easy to speculate about what's going on in someone's life. Rhonda I appreciate you telling your story. It's great to hear you are happy with where you are right now most importantly. Great interview and I wish you the best in the future.
Yeah well millions of dollars 💸 💵 💲 🤑 💰 makes life easier so I don't really care
I can't stomach abusive coaches, and most amateur martial arts teachers think they have to be abusive. I had two amazing teachers who were kind and gentle and result-driven and that's what really make champions... I'm twice state champion, my colleagues all went to state, national and world level, one even ended up competing in the K1 world championship. It's not abuse that creates champions, it's metrics... You have to punch and kick harder every day, think what you can do to improve every night and understand that gradual constant improvement beats violent outbursts everyday.
Love Rhonda and this was such a great interview. Such good questions and how she answers without hesitation and with such honesty prove how amazing she is!
This woman did so much for the UFC regardless of how it ended, and then really made a mark in the WWE as well. I have nothing, but respect for her. She wears her feelings on her sleeve, and I applaud her for being so open about such personal endeavors. I wish her much more success, and I hope she’s able to have the family she’s trying for.
She did not make a mark in the WWE
Yes a horrible mark in the WWE
I dont like that perfectionism , Ginna Carrano is the best women fighter and first UFC pioneer between women
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I am so excited to listen to her experience. ❤ I am literally 3 minutes in and l know I will enjoy the next hour and a half. I’m eager to hear her stpry. And I must say that I LOVE your interview questions and the way you fully connect with your guest. (You do your research and I simply love it). You draw out the real person. And you naturally ask deep questions. It seems effortless and I think it might actually be simply because it is one of your unique gifts and you are truly in your element asking questions and getting info most other interviewers will never get. They never connect the dots far enough to get to the questions that invoke a natural, ask/answer banter where we all get a glimpse of the REAL Rhonda Rousey. Yahoo!!! ❤
as a dad of two grown daughters and 4 sisters of who I all love dearly, I get what Ronda is expressing. Much respect to this much admired and honest woman. Your best life is just beginning.
Thank you Ronda for sharing your inspirational story. Mastery and being in the flow is what some of us live for. Most don't understand the peace it gives us. As you are redefining yourself in each new chapter, I hope you hold on to and fight for the passion of being passionate about life as it unfolds around you and finding the awe in yourself, your loved ones and your surroundings... not an easy task but well worth seeking mastery of. Hugs for your losses, Cheers for your wins. Wise old man in my life always said " Good to have stories of winning. Even better to have great stories shared with a beer. Happy to share a pint anytime traveling through Reno....
She definitely did her thing as one of the legends in woman's UFC greats. I remember watching her reign then her getting down after losing her to Holmes and Nunez. Those two are also legends on the same list. She looks happy here and that's good to see. Respect to Rhonda and the great fights she gave us all.
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I had no idea how much I didn't know about her respect. Very beautiful, very real, very honest, great interview.
The problem with her. is she's not a real combat fighter and Dana white hyped her up to be. It filled her head. Once she felt what it was like to really get hit. She was done. WWE is the perfect place for her.
Ronda, you’re the hero!!! You’re so real and honest. Just be yourself and live your life the way you want it, don’t worry about other people thinking about you. People in your family are the most important people in your life. We love you and wish you the all the best 😍
I honestly feel bad with the pressure Ronda has. Yes she is wickedly successful and even can be brash, but she is also a person and she has had a hard life. Even if this is numerous years later, I can appreciate this interview. Thank you Ronda
She was not successful in WWE, she can't wrestle to save her life 😅
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser . What did she expect she did judo mma boxing and now she’s complaint of concussions and infertility !!! Some women can’t even afford ivf treatments
@@GroupConglomerateyou know it's fake, right? None of them can actually wrestle. She's a judoka, she has more idea on wrestling than the rest of those girls
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All successful people have tremendous pressure on them. It’s just the way it is.
Wow, Steven, your presence in this interview felt really good, better, like you are truly listening from a new place, a place within yourself that is more spacious. I really liked this interview. It is very touching, and I felt you allowing more space for her, which is brilliant! She is my hero; such clarity, such strength, such a sweet person. Well done, you two! Aloha, Claire, sending love and prayers for your joy, from The Outer Hebrides: Uig, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
He's posing great questions.
Nobody "hated her for not having more". She is still in denial of her being the inferior fighter in the matchup. People had been telling her for YEARS that her striking needed to be improved, but her ego was so inflated that she didn't care for it, and Holy was a pro boxer, a striking specialist. The hate comes from the complete lack of humility from her side before that, the huge ego, and the utmost disrespect she had towards her opponents. Then came Nunes, another absolute legend who was also a much more accomplished striker, which showed. Then Ronda started to play the victim card which went totally against her previous "I'M THE BEST, I'M INDESTRUCTIBLE, I CAN BEAT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPS "... that's where the dislike comes from. Which you'd know if you were a UFC fan. Then she managed to turn the WWE fanbase on her as well with the same shenanigans she did in the UFC.
I just became a Rousey fan. Amazing interview, never thought about her personal struggles.
Fallen in love with this woman! I want to hug her and talk all day about miscarriage and trying to conceive. I spent 6 years of my life going through endless miscarriages, 9 on paper and 11 in total. From about the 3rd miscarriage i was defiantly open about it. I still am. Regardless of how uncomfortable it makes others feel. I totally understand the sentiment of not wanting to burden others with the weight of the emotions linked to it but holding onto it without sharing is worse. I am blessed. I gave birth to my son 5.5 years ago. But it doesn't magically take away the trauma of it all. My heart is with you Ronda...1st time I've really become fully aware (though i recognised from the movies) of you, but I'm so glad to have got to know you. Thanks Steven for sharing. FYI so glad you are sharing some of your own journey. ❤
Phenomenal interview! Thank you for sharing your story Rhonda. I'm a female Martial Artist of over 20 years and I appreciate you sharing the dark side of training with coaches and in the pressure of the politics. These are topics I hope that can get more attention. I wish you many blessings. GOAT ❤
Bro high school band teaches are dark and do the same mental abuse
I always wondered why her striking skills never got any better but now that I know about her concussion history it all makes sense because she would not have been able to train striking. I like how Ronda is so open and honest in this interview.
Sir what a deep dive interview channel thanks 👍🏾
This interview is amazing. The persona media has given her made it hard to relate and this episode and hearing this side from her. Its like ahhhh there she is thats the connection, now im even more of a fan!
When I saw her first fight I wanted to be strong like her, she was a huge role model to me in my early 20’s. I began working out because of her and I realized it really helped with my mental health. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me as a young women ❤️
Beautiful Interview!! Thank U❤🙏
Thank you to the both of you to the wonderful interview!! I love Ronda Rousey and I’ve been a big fan of hers both professionally and personally! I’m happy she opened up in this interview and told us how she’s feeling! I appreciate Ronda’s story! I’m so sorry for your dad and grandads loss! I will pray for them and you Ronda! 💕✝️🥹🙏 And I will pray for you and your husband! May you have a successful marriage and a lot of happy and healthy kids in the future! ❤😊😊✝️💕💕🥹😊
This was beautiful 💖 the raw emotions and realness are something to be admired
I’ve was starting Judo when Ronda’s mom was the first woman, the 1st year woman’s judo was permitted in the Olympics, representing the US. I knew Ronda while she was training with Pedro’s Judo, around the tournament circuit. She was tough and so incredibly driven even back then. I was soo relieved that I was not in her division. I was mostly coaching my teams kids and refereeing as time went on. She was a force to be reckoned with and represented the USA amazingly and proudly. I have nothing but respect and am so proud of her! In MMA &WWE, u need a persona- don’t confuse the persona with the human being. Steven got it right, as always. I’m so happy and proud of what Ronda was able to achieve despite enormous obstacles both internal and external. I’m sad that some people, esp. “friends” turned away in times of need. In true fashion, she got up and moved on! You go girl and enjoy the life and the beautiful family you have!! God bless & as always, be true to yourself. Take care 👏🙏🙏‼️🏆🥋
What a fantastic interview. Thank you for being so brave to share hard parts of your life, Ronda. I have a new appreciation and respect for you. Take care of yourself.
I have deep compassion for Ronda, especially re: how she lost her dad 😢. But her narcissism flared up big time when she spoke of her losses to Holly and Amanda. While being concussed is a very serious issue in contact sports, Ronda said she’s better than Holly and Amanda by a long mile. She’s absolutely not. They both are much more skilled fighters than her and she should be OK with giving them their earned credit. Like that doesn’t make you any less of the badass you are.
Rhonda is an angel ❤ I think she is an awesome mother & she is an example that nothing is impossible!! RESPECT ❤
Absolutely! 🙏
DAMN! I never knew all those things, a tough life to be honest and amazing what she was able to achieve! Happy for her to find her soulmate in a way... Thanks for that interview!
I have loved and admired Ronda Since her debut with UFC. I was heartbroken for her when she lost to Holly. I have been a WWF/WWE fan since I was a teenager so it was amazing when she came over. But I must say, after watching this today, my respect for her to be so open and honest about her life has made me love her even more. Best interview so far for me on this channel. Thanks for showing us another side of such an amazing person. ❤❤❤