Ronda Rousey has been suspended.
At WWE SummerSlam on July 30, Rousey challenged Liv Morgan for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. In the closing moments of the bout, Morgan tapped out while she was in an arm-bar, but the referee counted the pin because Rousey's shoulders were down. The official ruled Morgan the winner, infuriating Rousey in the process.
After the announcement, the former champion attacked Morgan and laid her hands on the referee. She locked him in an arm-bar before she walked away.
On August 1, WWE announced that Rousey has been fined and suspended for her actions.
From WWE:
Following her attack on referee Dan Engler at SummerSlam, Ronda Rousey has been fined an undisclosed amount and will be suspended.
An irate Rousey attacked the official after her SmackDown Women’s Title Match, claiming he missed Liv Morgan tapping out to the Armbar while he counted the pinfall.
Due to her suspension, Rousey will not appear on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown.
BREAKING: Following her attack on a WWE Official at #SummerSlam, @RondaRousey has been fined and suspended. https://t.co/6RKBL5ClDg pic.twitter.com/NyDVubzmbg
— WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2022
The announcement noted that Rousey will not appear on this week's episode of SmackDown. Otherwise, the duration of her suspension is unclear.
Fightful will continue to monitor the situation and provide more information as it becomes available.
