Ronda Rousey Gets Emotional Over Her Struggle With a Friend From UFC

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Rousey posted a picture of the two MMA stars together on her official Instagram account with an emotional caption.

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"This picture means so much to me, @qobaszler We waited. We manifested. We worked for YEARS to be able to walk to that ring and fight together. The playing field will never be level again" she posted.

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The two superstars recently reunited in the WWE when they teamed up together and took out WWE veteran Natalya.

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Ronda Rousey Gets Emotional Over Her Struggle With a Friend From UFC

Rousey posted a picture of the two MMA stars together on her official Instagram account with an emotional caption.

"This picture means so much to me, @qobaszler We waited. We manifested. We worked for YEARS to be able to walk to that ring and fight together. The playing field will never be level again" she posted.

The two superstars recently reunited in the WWE when they teamed up together and took out WWE veteran Natalya.

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