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people & arts Tuesday 30 January 2018
Rousey shifts to wrestling with surprise Royal Rumble cameo

By DAN GELSTON girlfriends would sit around
AP Sports Writer and watch wrestling to-
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ron- gether,” Rousey told WWE.
da Rousey has ditched UFC com. “No matter how
for WWE. much I tried to do other
Once the most dangerous things in my life, this kept
women in MMA, Rousey following me around. It’s
officially made the an- time to take a hint from the
ticipated jump to WWE on universe and go for it.”
Sunday night with a surprise Rousey fed into the surprise
appearance at the Royal with a little misdirection be-
Rumble in Philadelphia. fore one of wrestling’s big-
The former UFC bantam- gest pay-per-view events
weight champion also told of the year.
ESPN that she’s fully com- Before getting in the ring,
mitted to wrestling and not she had ruled out an ap-
just planning cameos at pearance at the Royal
WWE’s biggest events. Rumble in an interview and
“This is my life now. Yeah, even posted an Instagram
they have first priority on video over the weekend
my time for the next several of herself in Colombia en-
years,” she said. “This is not joying a night out with the
a smash and grab, this is crew filming her latest mov- This July 15, 2015, file photo shows mixed martial arts fighter Ronda Rousey working out at Glendale
not a publicity stunt.” ie, the action thriller “Mile Fighting Club in Glendale, Calif.
Rousey appeared to roar- 22” with Mark Wahlberg Associated Press
ing fans Sunday night after and John Malkovich. (correctly) ran wild on a to devote 100 percent of Triple H and McMahon in a
the women’s Royal Rum- Still, she had frequently met Royal Rumble appearance my time to wrestling right segment at WrestleMania
ble in Philadelphia, and with WWE executive Paul at the Wells Fargo Center in now and whatever people in 2015.
pointed to a WrestleMania Levesque, better known as Philadelphia. want to call that they can Rousey also appeared at
sign — scheduled for New wrestling superstar Triple H, Rousey has made cameo call it.” WWE’s Mae Young Classic.
Orleans in April — as Joan to discuss her interest in a appearances on WWE UFC President Dana White Rousey and fellow MMA
Jett’s “Bad Reputation” multi-year deal that finally programming the last few said Rousey will never fight fighters Marina Shafir, Shay-
blared through the arena. came to fruition. years and even trained again for the company, na Baszler and Jessamyn
Rousey smiled when Roy- She has not fought since at the company’s perfor- and Rousey said she hasn’t Duke were known as the
al Rumble winner Asuka she suffered a 48-second mance center in Orlando, followed MMA in the past Four Horsewomen — a trib-
slapped her hand away on loss to Amanda Nunes Florida. year. ute to the nefarious Ric Flair-
an offer for a handshake. at UFC 207 in December It’s unclear whether Rousey Rousey adopted the “Row- led Four Horsemen stable of
Rousey left the ring and 2016. Rousey (12-2) lost two plans to fully give up on the dy” nickname from WWE the 1980s and ‘90s. Baszler
walked over to WWE ex- straight bouts in 13 months UFC and mixed martial arts, Hall of Famer “Rowdy” now wrestles for WWE, and
ecutive and Royal Rumble and took a break to ex- and she would not commit Roddy Piper. She wore a the rest of the Horsewomen
commentator Stephanie tend her entertainment to saying she’s retired when “Hot Ronda” shirt in the stable confronted WWE
McMahon. credits, including a stint as asked directly by ESPN. same style as Piper’s shirts stars Charlotte Flair, Becky
Rousey shook hands with team coach in the reboot “That’s what everybody to the ring Sunday at the Lynch and Bayley at the fe-
McMahon and left without of “Battle of the Network else seems to say — I mean, Royal Rumble. male wrestling tournament.
saying a word. She slapped Stars.” I never retired from judo. Rousey notably stood side- “Name the time.
hands with fans at ringside. WWE fans have been clam- So that’s what you guys by-side with Dwayne “The Name the place,” Rous-
“This has been a dream of oring for Rousey to make want to think,” she said. Rock” Johnson as they ey told the WWE stars in a
mine since me and all my the move and speculation “All I know is I really want fought off the villainous tense standoff.q

Super Bowl week to feature

Snoop Dogg, J. Lo, Pink, Cardi B

By MESFIN FEKADU Eagles will take on the New Friday’s events include
AP Music Writer England Patriots. a Rolling Stone maga-
NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop The biggest of the stars, zine party with Migos, 21
Dogg will be celebrating though, is Justin Timber- Savage and T-Pain; El-
Super Bowl week with two lake: Before he headlines lie Goulding and Kygo at
of his favorite things: wor- the halftime show, he will Mystic Lake; and Golden
ship and women, headlin- hold a listening party Thurs- Globe-nominated “In-
ing BET’s annual pre-Super day at Paisley Park for his secure” actress Issa Rae
Bowl gospel concert and new album, “Man of the speaking at the NFL’s third
the Playboy party. Woods,” to be released “In the Huddle” Women’s In this Jan. 6, 2018, file photo, Snoop Dogg performs with the
The busy week also fea- Friday. Summit For Young Women. Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders during halftime of an NFL
tures performances by Pink will also play double Rae’s “Insecure” co-star, football wild-card playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons
Jennifer Lopez, Pink, Cardi duty: She will sing the Na- Yvonne Orji, will co-host in Los Angeles. Associated Press
B and the Chainsmokers. tional Anthem before the BET’s gospel concert with
Super Bowl 52 will take Big Game, and will per- Pastor John Gray on Thurs- Campbell and Tye Trib- chine Gun Kelly and Mura
place Sunday at the U.S. form a concert Friday night day, where performers in- bett. Thursday will also in- Masa at The Armory, while
Bank Stadium in Minneso- at Nomadic Live! at The Ar- clude Faith Evans, Sheila clude the EA Sports Bowl The Chainsmokers will per-
ta, where the Philadelphia mory. E., Donnie McClurkin, Erica with Imagine Dragons, Ma- form at Mystic Lake.q