Ex-WWE Star Ronda Rousey Reveals Massive Health Issues That Forced Her To Retire
Former WWE star Ronda Rousey recently opened up on some major health issues that forced her to retire.
Ronda Rousey is an idol for women around the world. Before becoming a WWE star, Rousey was known for her groundbreaking work in UFC, where she became a household name and the first-ever Bantamweight Champion. However, the star was forced to retire and end her UFC career abruptly after two consecutive losses. The star then retired from UFC and chose to focus on her WWE career, where she became the first woman, alongside Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, to main event WrestleMania.
Although Rousey departed WWE in 2023, she is a pioneer in combat sports, leading the way for all aspirants in the field. Recently, the former UFC star revealed some harrowing details about her health that forced her to retire from UFC.
Former WWE star Ronda Rousey was dealing with neurological issues when she retired from UFC
Speaking on the UNTAPPED podcast, Rousey detailed the terrifying findings from participating in a long-term neurological study for fighters.
“We found out that it has a lot to do with migraines. So I have epilepsy runs in my family… and there is a relationship between epilepsy and migraines,” she said. [H/T WrestlingNews.co]
She also revealed the reason behind recurring migraines and the relation it had to concussions.
“We found out that it has a lot to do with migraines. So I have epilepsy runs in my family… and there is a relationship between epilepsy and migraines,” she said.
The former WWE star also revealed how she was losing her vision with every hit she was taking inside the octagon.
“It was like, progressively getting worse, like, to the point where, you know, sparring sessions, anything like that, like, I would have to, like, shut myself into a dark room afterward… it was like, lighter and lighter hits were causing it to the point where, like, if I was getting jabbed at all I was basically, like, losing my vision.”
It remains to be seen whether Rousey will ever return to the squared circle in the near future.