Charlotte Flair says Ronda Rousey needs to earn her spot.
Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair are not on the same brand currently but Flair has been aware of the change in atmosphere since Rousey's WWE debut. In an interview with The Wrap, Flair said Rousey has brought extra attention to WWE but Rousey has a hard road ahead of her.
"She made such a name for herself outside of WWE, as a star and an attraction. So she brings extra eyes and I think that’s amazing. Any extra attention for us is huge. I think she just raises everyone’s game. But I’ve said before, the easiest thing she’ll do is sign a contract. We’re on the road 265 days a year so she’ll have to earn her spot and respect. Right now, it’s my ring,” said Flair.
However, Flair said Rousey has the characteristics to be successful in professional wrestling.
“But look what she’s done in UFC. She has the work ethic, the confidence and what it takes. It’s just a matter of learning our ways in WWE like in UFC. Coming from her background, she’s going to be just fine," said Flair.
At Wrestlemania 34, Flair will be defending her Smackdown Women's Championship against Asuka and Rousey will be in a mixed tag team match with Kurt Angle against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Fightful Wrestling will have live coverage and a recapping podcast for Wrestlemania.
The full interview is available at TheWrap.com.
