Smackdown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey’s Salary Comparison in WWE vs UFC

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Rousey made her WWE debut in 2018 at WrestleMania 34. The following year she main-evented WrestleMania alongside Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.

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Rousey is the second highest-earning women's superstar in the company right now behind The Man Becky Lynch.

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While at the UFC, Rousey for her first fight earned just $8000. In her final fight for Dana White's company, she earned $3 million.

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During her 6 year career at the UFC, Rousey was able to make $4.3 million. In less than two years at the WWE, she was able to earn around $5 million.

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Smackdown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey’s Salary Comparison in WWE vs UFC

Rousey made her WWE debut in 2018 at WrestleMania 34. The following year she main-evented WrestleMania alongside Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.

Rousey is the second highest-earning women's superstar in the company right now behind The Man Becky Lynch.

While at the UFC, Rousey for her first fight earned just $8000. In her final fight for Dana White's company, she earned $3 million.

During her 6 year career at the UFC, Rousey was able to make $4.3 million. In less than two years at the WWE, she was able to earn around $5 million.

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