Ronda Rousey (Greatest Women's Fighter Ever): The Truth Behind My Fighting, I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career, WWE Is A Mess & Vince McMahon Is Still Running It!

Ronda Rousey opens up about her traumatic childhood experiences, which include the suicide of her father when she was eight. This event deepened her fighting spirit but also led to struggles with mental health throughout her career. Rousey shares her journey from being a victim of bullying to becoming a world champion in judo, and later in mixed martial arts (MMA).

Rousey highlights the intense pressures of being an athlete, including the unhealthy training environments and the prevalence of concussions, which she had to keep a secret due to the culture surrounding fighting. She discusses the disappointments of losses, such as her famous defeat to Holly Holm, and how that led to a period of deep reflection about her identity and mental health.

Transitioning to WWE was both a challenge and an outlet for Rousey as she struggled with the pressures of public expectation and the intensity of her previously high-pressure sports career. Ultimately, Rousey emphasizes the importance of family, particularly her relationship with her husband, and how they supported each other through trying times, including her struggles with infertility and the emotional toll of miscarriages.

The conversation underscores the complexities faced by athletes and celebrities, revealing a more vulnerable side of Rousey as she seeks to redefine her happiness and sense of self away from the spotlight.