Ronda Rousey: I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career! WWE Is A Mess!
Ronda Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and UFC women's bantamweight champion from 2012 to 2015, she was also a professional wrestler in the WWE from 2017 to 2019, returning in 2022 before leaving in 2023.
00:00 Intro
02:10 Being Born With A Rare Disease
03:46 Ronda's Struggles as a Child
05:27 Her Father’s Death When She Was A Child
07:35 Finding Out About Her Dad's Suicide
10:38 Ronda's Mother
11:46 What's Been Ingrained in Her as a Kid
13:34 Becoming a Prodigy of Judo
15:59 Her Competitive Nature for Fighting
20:30 Moving in With Her Coach At 16
21:55 Her Struggles With Bulimia
24:33 Getting Bullied for Her Physique
25:49 Ronda Competing in the Beijing Olympics
26:30 Lack of Pay
27:01 Our Dark Side Becomes The Driver Of Our Success
29:32 How Her Concussions Affected Her Career
36:15 Defeating People in 60 Seconds
37:43 Having Very Strict/Abusive Coaches
39:56 How Did It Impact You?
42:53 Coaches Crossing the Line...
47:34 What Dana White Said About Ronda
48:55 Why Were You Fighting So Frequently?
50:15 Being The First Woman to Appear on the UFC
50:33 The New Jackie Chang
51:14 UFC 193 Ronda Vs Holly Holm
54:40 How Did You Feel After Losing?
58:14 Suicidal Thoughts
01:00:15 Ronda's Last Fight in the UFC
01:03:13 Her Husband Support During Tough Times
01:06:57 When Did WWE Come In?
01:10:44 Social Media Pressure
01:13:09 Did She Feel Expendable to the WWE?
01:13:30 Vince McMahon and Sexual Allegations
01:16:05 Ronda Suffering Two Miscarriages?
01:20:03 Where Does Her Happiness Come From?
01:27:32 Did Her Traumas Make Her Who She Is Today?
01:31:11 What She Learned From Her Dad?
01:33:04 Last Guest Question
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@MagnusGalactusOG
Ай бұрын
Done. Especially for the best of her time Rowdy Ronda Rousey!
@TheDavidlloydjones
Ай бұрын
"20:30 Moving in With His Coach At 16" I think you mean "moving in with her coach." Please, please, please, copy edit your good stuff!
@eatupsidedown
Ай бұрын
When did this channel go from educational to entertainment? 😅
@_munkykok_
Ай бұрын
The thumbs are up
@sreedevi3652
Ай бұрын
Inspired 👏👏
TY so much for your story! Wrestler in high school, became bulimic, lead to anorexic, lead to alcoholic, lead to liver failure...now sober 3 years, healthy other then fighting cancer-diagnosed this January. :( Your strength is inspiring!
@cliftonbrown4051
Ай бұрын
God is with you! Blessings
@tiger3249
Ай бұрын
Damm. Catch a break woman! 🤞🏼
@DA-lt9tg
Ай бұрын
Hang in there my friend.
@WeaverofWords22
Ай бұрын
Proud of your 3 years, that is not an easy feat. You’ve conquered so much and will conquer this as well.
@user-ml2tl8yr7z
Ай бұрын
GOD saves his HARDEST BATTLES for his STRONGEST of WARRIORS ❤
I think a lot of the problem around 2014-2015 was that the media hyped Ronda up so much that it made it impossible for her to take a normal loss. Much respect to her 😊
@KZSoze
Ай бұрын
She hyped herself. To this day she says she’s the greatest fighter who ever lived. You can both respect her time in the sun, and honestly critique the delusion.
@cantbendknee
Ай бұрын
I think a lot of it can be explained by the concussions and the fear of that. She was totally respectful in the interview. People change when not under pressure. Also it’s the fight game. Conor McGregor has done worse. In my opinion it’s because she’s a woman that she gets more flack for that. Women Must behave in a certain way but if Conor does it well okay.
@tonyj801
Ай бұрын
@@caveman726 but that attitude was fueled by the media hype and people around her blowing up her ego. It’s only natural
@MuiKaHo
Ай бұрын
@@tonyj801 just because it blew up her ego doesnt make it not her fault. she still has responsibility to take.
@danherrick5785
Ай бұрын
This exact same thing is happening with Catilin Clark!
His closing comments to Ronda were so beautiful! And to see the appreciation on her face said it all. Thanks for this awesome video!
This interview really helps me. I have those negative thoughts about myself too. I thought I was the only one. Everyone looks so confident. I wish I had confidence enough to become something in my life. Thank you for being transparent. You're so beautiful. God bless you and your family.
When she started getting emotional the way you put the attention on yourself instead of it being awkward allowing her to regain herself and get right back into the conversation was something like a art!
@FlamingBasketballClub
Ай бұрын
@@JesusFollower596 Just leave if you don't like this channel. 🤡
@MrNiceHk
Ай бұрын
Explain yourself @@JesusFollower596
@bossman674
Ай бұрын
@@JesusFollower596 😂😂😅 do you know what I mean. She’s a classic narcissist
@Itsunclegabby
Ай бұрын
@@JesusFollower596Yeah, people are slow Jesus follower. Lmfaoooo
@MMAdiehardfan
Ай бұрын
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser
Love how vulnerable and honest she is. Pray for her success and happiness because life can hurt at times.
@xaniiu
Ай бұрын
She seems to just continue to use excuses to me. I had concussions, I saw stars after being hit…. Blah blah. I want you to show me a person who does combat as a profession that has not had MULTIPLE CONCUSSIONS. They all are dealing with the same stuff.
@KS-iy5xr
Ай бұрын
What were you listening to? She was neither of those two things.
@alg5028
Ай бұрын
She sucks
@jhoang3671
Ай бұрын
She wasn't so nice to her opponents like Miesha and holly holm. On one hand I admire her for being a pioneer in MMA and olympic judoka, has made boat loads of money but on the other hand, her being a MMA bully to other women, her opponents, her absolute cockiness, her bad loser losses.. she deserves alot of it coming her way. Why Connor McGregor was initially great was he would be a bully, but respectful when it was over or when he lost. (He's lost the plot these days).
@ranellnikora48
Ай бұрын
@xaniiu and some of them go crazy, some commit suicide, some end up complete vegetables. It affects everyone differently but it IS real. So many of our young rugby players suffer CTE that ruins their lives.
Who would have thought Rhonda has been through so much and is so sensitive and real and inspirational. What a great interview 🎉
Love your channel bro. Unfortunately, there is so much info and such little time. Sending you love and light. Keep doing what you are doing
That interview was spectacular. You promised us that if we subscribed you would keep raising the bar and you were right. Bravo. This interview reminds me, once again - no matter what something looks like on the outside, everyone is going through things. Be compassionate because you can't know the private struggles.
@MendyJanelle
Ай бұрын
He interviewed a washed up MMA fighter who is no longer relevant.
@joesmith1142
Ай бұрын
@@MendyJanelle He interviewed a young woman becoming an adult. I guess the saddest thing from reading some of these comments is how many of us fail to make that transition or even have a clue of what it means to become.
@t5396
Ай бұрын
@@MendyJanellethat's fine. You're over the hill and you were never relevant.
@JohnnyCarterMusicOfficial
Ай бұрын
@@joesmith1142 a young women becoming an adult ?! SHE'S ALMOST 40 BRUV. 🤣🤣🤣
@joesmith1142
Ай бұрын
@@JohnnyCarterMusicOfficial she's a Westside girl. Thats the equivalent of about a 20 year old anywhere else. It takes us a decade or so longer to catch up to the rest of you boring folks.
Love how she acknowledges and spreads apraxia awareness now after that encounter with me and daughter! Wr love you Ronda!
@nathanmarsden6864
Ай бұрын
Love how she blames everyone else for why she wasn’t successful. Always has an excuse and never takes responsibility….what a role model
@brushstroke3733
Ай бұрын
@@nathanmarsden6864You're taking the accountability/responsibility/victim thing too far. We all have circumstances in our lives, including DNA and environment. Also, she is a very successful person. She's just explaining her story as it seems to her. Everyone does this. Acting tough doesn't make you tough.
@nathanmarsden6864
Ай бұрын
@@brushstroke3733 not really? Having an excuse for every loss is taking accountability at all. When she lost she just wasn’t good enough simple as that. It’s always something or someone else fault. She was amazing in UFC for awhile then she fell off. She was never a good wrestler in wwe. That’s on her, yet she made excuses every step of the way
@brushstroke3733
Ай бұрын
@@nathanmarsden6864 WWE is real athleticism, but the outcomes are pre-determined. It doesn't take a genius to see that the wrestlers are performing, not fighting. We all seek to explain life in cause and effect terms. She's not different from anyone else in this regard. To assign success to our own doings and failures to outside events is one of the most ubiquitous of human behaviors. Did you take an active role in constructing your heart and lungs or did those things just happen? What does ypur response hint about everything else in life?
@nathanmarsden6864
Ай бұрын
@@brushstroke3733 thanks for explaining to me what WWE is…didn’t know before you just said. You’re doing too much tbh, professional fighters know what they’re getting into. Not many of them make the excuses she does 🤷🏻♂️ relax
This might be the best interview with Ronda that I have ever seen. This humble version of her is what so many people have been missing.
@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews
Ай бұрын
Ronda Rousey in the UFC which is all she should be known for was already a dinosaur in the sport. She specialized in literally just the ground game and only the arm-bar submission. Once she got exposed with that kick to the head by Holly Holm it was all over and everyone saw her for what she was. As far as the WWE although not a pro-wrestling fan from what I hear she's stiff as a board with zero interest in learning the business. Throughout this interview she comes off as simultaneously a narcissist and whiny and very unlikable.
@gnastywiddit6242
Ай бұрын
Cap
@russellsegui9215
15 күн бұрын
@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews her first year wasn't bad...she took off to have a kid an when she came back they stopped protecting her as much. The promos and matches got longer and much like ufc she was exposed.
Thank you for being so vulnerable and human 🙏 It is so beautiful to see this level of authenticity and honesty, which we need more of in this world. I love that you completely own the choices you made and are willing to show us the raw emotions that came with them. Thank you Ronda and thank you Steven for facilitating this interview, so grateful for your work 🌻
This is the best representation of Rhonda I've seen. I wasn't keen on her in wrestling at all because of the persona they promoted for her. I loved seeing her as just a person 😊👍🏻
@c.d.yeaman2400
Ай бұрын
Dude. Think about it: She HAD TO be better. Most of the time it's the mentality, not the physicality, that decides it.
@nicksstuff603
Ай бұрын
@@c.d.yeaman2400 It's an overly sympathetic bogus portrayal of an awful human being.
@Royce_Black
Ай бұрын
She was a terrible performer and has always had an awful attitude.
@Rickai85
Ай бұрын
Ronda, not Rhonda😂😂😂😂
@Royce_Black
Ай бұрын
@@nicksstuff603 exactly, Ronda has always been a shit human being. Ain’t nobody feeling bad for her
interviews with PhD's, business tycoons, scientists, teachers, et al..... AIN'T got NOTHIN on this interview. a master at work. i don't care two figs about judo or wrestling but this was FASCINATING!
Subscribed! Just discovered you with this interview and I'm excited to see your other interviews! Love the "leave a question for the next person" thing. That's great. Ronda has a great story and thank you for interviewing her and giving her the respect she deserves!
I really enjoyed getting to know Ronda. She has been through a lot,much respect to her. ❤❤❤
I’m surprised at how grounded Ronda comes across ….. and humble too. One of my favourite conversations on this channel so far.
@allybaapp1053
Ай бұрын
Only took like half a decade to humble herself enough to talk about shit
@makingwaves1239
Ай бұрын
The image you are selling in the UFC / WWE is definitely different from what the person is privately.
@DonGorgon78
Ай бұрын
@@allybaapp1053 Did you not listen to the conversation?
@nocakeforsusan8701
Ай бұрын
@@allybaapp1053 How long did it take you to become humble?
@acidspit14
Ай бұрын
she got humbled. twice. infront of millions of people
Thank you for interviewing Ronda! My 9 year old daughter loves her and jui jitsu! There is a meet and greet here in Vegas my daughter can’t wait to meet her! Thank you for being you, Ronda Rousey! Everyone has a story and thank you for sharing!
@agimos_art
Ай бұрын
Toll 😊
@agimos_art
Ай бұрын
Meine Tochter ist 8 Jahre alt und liebt Karate und mehr. Sie trainiert und ist eine Kämpferin.
Great interview and puts everything in a much more realistic perspective with all the background info. Much respect and thank you !
This comments section is so nice without toxic wrestling fans in it. The fans help exacerbate many issues that wrestlers might have about their self-image and performances, and they get extremely personal with things they might say about these irl people. They won't say anything in this comments scenario because they rely on their peers to back them up on any horrible thing they have to say about any wrestler.
Glad I watched this interview. She is so much more engaging, vulnerable and real than I thought. Wasn’t aware of her early loss of her beloved father. Wish only the best for her and her family.
@Ishbikes
Ай бұрын
You believe her? You think Steph slaps that damn hard?
@yomo1690
Ай бұрын
@@Ishbikes You're either being facetious or you are ignorant to the facts about concussion.
@Ishbikes
Ай бұрын
@@yomo1690 I’m a biker. I’ve had several concussions while practicing stunts & ppl who can’t drive crashing into me. So I have a dog in this race.
@yomo1690
Ай бұрын
@@Ishbikes so you should know that repeated concussions makes it more easy to get concussed i.e CTE. Not to mention she was born with a brain trauma (lack of oxygen). I don't actually know what your point is. She has been competing since she was a kid. Anecdotally have you never seen a boxer who for years has a reputation for an iron chin, gets KO'd and then seemingly can no longer take a punch?
@paulinemclean375
Ай бұрын
@@Ishbikes As someone who worked in neurosurgical trauma, I’d say her story is very credible. It’s not just one “ damn hard slap” , it’s many over time. Classic example is Muhammad Ali. And these “ sheer lines” that are typical in the brains of fighters like this end up disrupting motor function to the point you have Parkinson’s-like symptoms.
She’s definitely different behind the scenes. I enjoyed this conversation. Thank you Steven I love your channel
Wow this was awesome I felt every emotion with her and you this was a classy and amazing interview very down to earth and open hearted. We as fan should aways remember the humanity in those who pretty much give their lives to our entertainment, their struggles are real just like ours
This episode made me subscribe. Both the guest and interviewer are both so incredibly relatable and “in depth” about many different topics that I think most every person can benefit and relate to. Thank you so much!
@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews
Ай бұрын
Hate to say it but if you played any combat sport or physical sport Concussions are part of the game ! People can act like now they care more about a persons health but thats far from the truth! Its all about MONEY and Most sports are unsafe Today!!! Even the athletes playing it , Like the CEO said they all in the darkness and paying the prices of the next MAN and sacrifices !!! RIP KOBE!
Steven I love your sensible and thoughtful questions for her, I really appreciate the way of you interviewing your guests it is neutral, engaging and thoughtful "in the flow" and there is always this special room you create so they can show themselves in a very intimate way, without getting interrupted by the interviewer. I just have to leave you this comment, it always comes to my mind if I am listening to your appreciated Podcasts ❤
@user-ee7bz3ip2b
Ай бұрын
We can learn a lot from Stevens empathic way of interview
@francinepare4247
Ай бұрын
I completely agree with your comment here. Steve is a great host not overbearing in any way and very perceptive. He is also well prepared for his interviews
@nowwhat33
Ай бұрын
Agreed 👍. Steven is a incredible interviewer.
I love how she came to the realization mountain climbing wasn’t what was going to make me happy and that the idea of accumulating all these achievements would ultimately make me happy forever. I completely relate to this and I’m sure so many out there do.
@bumperxx1
Ай бұрын
What would make her happy? Painting 🖼 🎨
@nowwhat33
Ай бұрын
Bob Ross is awesome. Most relaxing guy, ever!
Ronda's honesty is so beautiful. I've always found her to be so inspiring ❤
I just wanted to say that I subscribed because I like the way you phrase the questions,it really seems to get the responses flowing.good job
I never knew much about her, but my have I been converted into a Rousey fan!! Maybe some years too late, but she is an unbelievable example of strength, adversity, and heart. Thank you DoC and Thank You RR for sharing so much of yourself! ❤
Our bodies (especially the brain) WILL dictate how much is too much even when we continue to push. 😢 Ronda will forever be the absolute champion! ❤
@davidfaxon3336
3 күн бұрын
Holly disagrees with that assessment. She was once great, but there weren't many females in the sport to begin with
Rhonda Rousey, an absolute gem. May you always find happiness and May happiness always find you. God Bless.
Aw man....experiencing a family death at such a young age is, well...hard to explain. If I felt more comfortable divulging personal stuff here, I would, but I'll just say that it affects you in ways you can never foretell. I was very young and almost 40 years later things are still showing up, I assume because there's an awareness and understanding in adulthood that lacks in childhood; now it's almost like delayed pain, or sadness for the people who were adults back then. Things happen in life thay trigger those memories and sometimes they are incredibly hard to traverse through. It's unexpectedly complicated. I'm glad you interviewed Rhonda and glad she was comfortable enough to share so much. Thank you both.
The BEST interview with Ronda ever ... by a looooong stretch ! You are such a class act, whoch makes you a great interviewer. Also, I am so happy I got to see Ronda in a totally different light. So much respect for her, what a total unit. Happy she is finding peace with life, with self and the world around her. ❤
@willissudweeks1050
Ай бұрын
whoch lol how did your phone even let you type whoch
I love the person of RONDA ROUSEY but I hated her actions when she was angry I felt like she was holding in so much trauma that she would just be angry and I felt so bad for the way she handled her career in the UFC and the way people turn on her because the person as we see here is great to see open up. I do feel she should have a documentary of her life and career because of what she has done no other woman could of had the chance to do. She broke into the UFC when people weren't into seeing women fighters and RONDA ROUSEY she should be very proud of herself for being the first to ever do it she brought great women fighters into the UFC she's truly a legend.
@lowlowseesee
Ай бұрын
facts. you a fan of the sport like me. she was insufferable. its easy for people not in the know to gravitate towards a wonderful winner but i was there for the do nothing bitch phase and how immature she was.
@MMAdiehardfan
Ай бұрын
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser . What did she expect she did judo mma boxing and now she’s complaint of concussions and infertility !!! Some women can’t even afford ivf treatments
Love this channel. Every episode is mind blowing…I’m glad I subscribed to it. Keep it coming
Thank you Rhonda for your openness and honesty. You are the definition of a champion and you have many great things ahead of you.
@deathlarsen7502
25 күн бұрын
honesty? still claiming to be the GOAT? and making excuses
Thanks Rhonda for this interview, and your definition of suicidal feelings and why you didn't want to leave that pain to your loved ones. That was the best and most compassionate I've heard.
I had no idea how much I didn't know about her respect. Very beautiful, very real, very honest, great interview.
This interview really humanized her for me. I just love her even more now! Such a beautiful story! Cheers to you both on a great interview! ♥️
This was such an excellent interview. So much so that I have to subscribe to the channel so that I can see more interviews like this. I’m not sure why you aren’t at a major network, but you should be! The “it” factor is very present.
This is the best interview I’ve watched on DOAC, and I wasn’t even a Ronda fan. Now I am. Huge thank you 🙏
@nattyrf511
Ай бұрын
Same.
@Erika-gm2tf
Ай бұрын
Yes! I'd never heard of her before and have never been a spectator sports fan, but she's absolutely brilliant!
@nicksstuff603
Ай бұрын
Read my detailed review below. If you are still a Rousey fan afterwards .... then you suck.
@blocboi407
Ай бұрын
U cringe af lil bro…
@ElizabethMBoyd
Ай бұрын
She is the best female fighter ever watch her fights
Excellent interview! Thank you 🙏🏼 She’s a badass, allowing herself to be vulnerable and sharing personal experiences. ❤
@MMAdiehardfan
Ай бұрын
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser
Subscribed! Your videos are so much appreciated.
This was awesome, thanks for sharing Champ
Every time I hear Ronda talk I fall more in love with her spirit. Her honesty and pain regarding IVF is so real and her bravery for sharing this pain helps so many heal. Thank you for interviewing her and sharing this gem of a human with all of us. Love you both!!!!❤❤❤
@Stierenkloot
Ай бұрын
Everyone has pain with IVF
what an amazing insight this young lady gives us regular people into what it takes to be a world class athlete. it is riveting to witness that even the strongest experiences of pain and suffering did not bring tears to this lovely woman, but deep feelings of gratitude, love and deep human connection does actually bring tears to her eyes. goodness, kindness and love moves humanity more than cruelty and suffering.
Love a pud cast this was definitely up with the best of thanks so much both of you so much resonated and and lots of similar struggles, which is always great to no some else relates. Thanks again ❤️🙏🏾
This was one of my favorite episodes. Ronda Rousey is so inspirational and I love how the host carried out this interview.
Ronda is intelligent and articulate, and despite her emotional tears she has a ready smile and laugh. I can't comprehend how she could suffer so many concussions and still be who she is in this interview. She is beautiful and her husband is a lucky man to have such a jewel.
@KS-iy5xr
Ай бұрын
She just learned to spell concussion recently when she was googling better excuses.
@MMAdiehardfan
Ай бұрын
I don’t feel bad for her at all I find her to be immensely fortunate she had a life millions of people dreamed of all the money set for life financially many books out royaltied good health good eye sight and out of the sport in good health top of the UFC she had a full ride . She’s always been prone to depression she seems physically fine to me she also is a pitty seeker . Never owned up to her lossses sore loser . I also don’t believe the concussions another strategy to gain sympathy
@Deeeno066
Ай бұрын
@@KS-iy5xrand here comes the negativity… 🥴
@purplegirl8036
Ай бұрын
@@KS-iy5xrwhat part of Brain injury is confusing to you?
@KS-iy5xr
Ай бұрын
@@purplegirl8036 The part that is made up.
This was an amazing interview. One of my favorites. I always wondered what happened to Rhonda. I enjoyed watching her fight as well. Rhonda, when you can truly stop caring about what other people think about you, you will truly be free. I pray you learn to do this so you can experience and truly freebto live your life and enjoy who you are and all that you have been blessed with and have peace.🙏
Never watched a fight in my whole life, but I loved this interview!
I have nothing but respect for you! Thank you for all the good memories, champ. Your story is really inspirational.
so good to see the human behind one of the greatest fighters in the octagon... wishing her much love, books and a child of her own...
Loved the interview! We was very organic and allowed us to see a side of Ronda that is more human. And not just this superstar athlete that she is. Thank you for inspiring Ronda
Wow, this interview was fantastic! Thanks to Ronda for being so courageous and transparent. This was such a "real" interview.
Thanks for this and huge shoutout to Ronda for being so open ❤🙏
Rhonda is an angel ❤ I think she is an awesome mother & she is an example that nothing is impossible!! RESPECT ❤
@TheDiaryOfACEO
Ай бұрын
Absolutely! 🙏
How do you get bullied for being muscular? Aren't people usually less likely to bully you if they know you can beat them up?
Glad I found this channel about two weeks ago & yes i'm one of the 41% subscribed.
Huge respect for Ronda. Elite athletes need to have a strong internal voice, and I think a lot of her critics have mistaken this for arrogance. Wishing her well ❤️
@nowwhat33
Ай бұрын
Me too! It’s easy to judge. I was disappointed as well at the time, but none of us (social media commentators), have been standing into her shoes.
@sampleoffers1978
Ай бұрын
The criticism doesnt even sound genuine on any level. I can criticize her based on parts of this, with well meaning feedback,...but her critics have sounded more sociopathic and haters than well meaning. The core of her sounds like person trying her best at circumstances and that's all people can be whatever outcome.
@wadopotato33
Ай бұрын
Make no mistake, she acted overly arrogant in the UFC. No one said there wasnt reasons, but bad behaviour is bad behaviour. Didn't really like the way she acted in the UFC, but glad she seems to be coming around. She presented herself in a very likeable manner in this interview.
@sampleoffers1978
Ай бұрын
@@wadopotato33 She was a showman in ufc, and I did not personally enjoy her original ufc run, but that was her push to bring in audience, because they clearly felt she was interesting biography to market and she is. It's like hating Ric Flair for his in ring personality. Asinine to be offended at showmanship.
@rickgillette2470
Ай бұрын
Even still to this very day she is sitting there saying she is better than all the other women by a long shot. It is sad she can’t show true humility. I was a huge fan of hers and wanted nothing but the best for her. How she handled her loss and her disappointment in seeing that others didn’t see her as the greatest female fighter of all time crush her.
Ronda never puts on makeup like other women and she’s naturally beautiful
@user-mi5op4si9b
15 күн бұрын
Yes she is
We all have a story, only we know the truths of our lives. Perspective is everything! And I respect Ronda for openly sharing even tho people can’t wait to criticize everything she says
Great interview! Thank you for sharing Rhonda's story.
It's so easy to speculate about what's going on in someone's life. Rhonda I appreciate you telling your story. It's great to hear you are happy with where you are right now most importantly. Great interview and I wish you the best in the future.
@bumperxx1
Ай бұрын
Yeah well millions of dollars 💸 💵 💲 🤑 💰 makes life easier so I don't really care
Rhonda is proof that physical toughness adds very little to resilience and mental strength.
@DanRustle
Ай бұрын
ehhh, being a woman has more to do with it.
@dc01x
Ай бұрын
@@DanRustle women ☕
@serengeti4027
Ай бұрын
if you don't think it takes a lot of mental toughness to accomplish what she has, you're insane. yes, she has mental flaws that limit her potential to an extent. without a doubt. but you cannot accomplish what she has and not have a lot of mental strength. there are various ways to measure mental strength. she is high in some and lower in others.
@stevebuss69
Ай бұрын
What are you talking about? I don’t know if physical toughness adds to resilience and mental strength … on the other hand… How do you train every day for hours month after month year after year without having resilience and mental strength ..how do you go through 3 or 10 rounds in the ring or octagon, without resilience and mental strength, ?
@stevebuss69
Ай бұрын
@@DanRustle WTF ?
Terrific interview - much new love and respect for Ronda. Liked & subbed.
So many comfortable awkward silences in this - incredible
Amazingly I watched the whole episode without forwarding through any of the questions, that’s how good this is and how much I enjoyed it
Wow, Steven, your presence in this interview felt really good, better, like you are truly listening from a new place, a place within yourself that is more spacious. I really liked this interview. It is very touching, and I felt you allowing more space for her, which is brilliant! She is my hero; such clarity, such strength, such a sweet person. Well done, you two! Aloha, Claire, sending love and prayers for your joy, from The Outer Hebrides: Uig, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
@anonymissed3611
Ай бұрын
He's posing great questions.
Beautiful Interview!! Thank U❤🙏
this interview was easily TOP TEN of all the other DCEO interviews. 🙌🙌
I feel so blessed to have not been burdened with ambition in my life. I met enough famous accomplished people to demystify them and convince me I did not want to live like them. Anonymity is like a superpower as long as you have the resources to pursue what you love. So many successful people seem broken to me and it has me asking which came first. Did success break them or were they successful because they were broken?
@alllscination
Ай бұрын
"Did success break them or were they successful because they were broken?" That is such a good question! I do think in our society a lot of people are successful because they were broken and trying to prove themselves to others and themselves gave them the motivation to push themselves so hard that they became successful.
@musicingflowing
Ай бұрын
Yet, ambition does not require going in the direction of fame
@villagefarang
Ай бұрын
@@musicingflowing Yet, even if fame is not the goal doesn't a degree of recognition and conformation come from ambitious pursuits if one is successful in achieving them ?
@bambidragonfire1706
Ай бұрын
Both
@larrysellers7891
Ай бұрын
Brings to mind a line from Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Passenger’ - ‘If one has to be unhappy-and one does-then it's better to be admired than pitied. However loath we may be to so encloak ourselves in the first place.’
Phenomenal interview! Thank you for sharing your story Rhonda. I'm a female Martial Artist of over 20 years and I appreciate you sharing the dark side of training with coaches and in the pressure of the politics. These are topics I hope that can get more attention. I wish you many blessings. GOAT ❤
@bumperxx1
Ай бұрын
Bro high school band teaches are dark and do the same mental abuse
Love Rhonda and this was such a great interview. Such good questions and how she answers without hesitation and with such honesty prove how amazing she is!
Alot of people hate on Ronda, but to win any medals at Olympics is a great achievement and her record at ufc wasnt bad either she bet a lot of credible people. Unfortunately the UFC fighting styles were evolving and people carry on like your not allowed to loose. As for the ego, that's part of the game, people take it way to personal. Its shows like this that allows them to be normal, if your not a martial artist you will never understand. OSU!
I've been a fight fan for decades. This was the Ronda Rousey interview I needed. She was super-human, but only because she is so human. Thank you for the big picture. A lot more makes sense now. Plus I'm very happy to hear how wonderful Travis has been. This was great. Wishing you the best in life :)
Fallen in love with this woman! I want to hug her and talk all day about miscarriage and trying to conceive. I spent 6 years of my life going through endless miscarriages, 9 on paper and 11 in total. From about the 3rd miscarriage i was defiantly open about it. I still am. Regardless of how uncomfortable it makes others feel. I totally understand the sentiment of not wanting to burden others with the weight of the emotions linked to it but holding onto it without sharing is worse. I am blessed. I gave birth to my son 5.5 years ago. But it doesn't magically take away the trauma of it all. My heart is with you Ronda...1st time I've really become fully aware (though i recognised from the movies) of you, but I'm so glad to have got to know you. Thanks Steven for sharing. FYI so glad you are sharing some of your own journey. ❤
Love this interview! Love & Respect Ronda! 💛💛
This was the best Ronda interview ever. She seemed so honest and completely spoke her truth. Hats off to her.
This was beautiful 💖 the raw emotions and realness are something to be admired
I am so excited to listen to her experience. ❤ I am literally 3 minutes in and l know I will enjoy the next hour and a half. I’m eager to hear her stpry. And I must say that I LOVE your interview questions and the way you fully connect with your guest. (You do your research and I simply love it). You draw out the real person. And you naturally ask deep questions. It seems effortless and I think it might actually be simply because it is one of your unique gifts and you are truly in your element asking questions and getting info most other interviewers will never get. They never connect the dots far enough to get to the questions that invoke a natural, ask/answer banter where we all get a glimpse of the REAL Rhonda Rousey. Yahoo!!! ❤
I tried judo. first day in at 11, I broke my TOE 😂😂😂. I gave up and went into doing music instead
Great interview she is so endearing and transparent. The funny thing is my special needs niece has a Ronda doll That she sleeps with and always calls for Ronda. I really had no idea Ronda in this interview is this legendary women. I sent this podcast to my sister and was so excited to share.
This was a phenomenal interview! WELL DONE!! ❤❤❤❤❤
@JesusFollower596
Ай бұрын
Simp
@richardstana631
Ай бұрын
@@JesusFollower596 Jesus wouldnt say that brother, leave that guy alone
@Matt-fs1yy
Ай бұрын
simp
@Kris.with.a.K
Ай бұрын
@@richardstana631 😂❤
@bdm8960
Ай бұрын
Bro, do u know how much this channel makes from us simply subscribing and watching? I hope they refund u ur cash
This woman is making me cry! It resonates with my soul. Blessings to her!
I just became a Rousey fan. Amazing interview, never thought about her personal struggles.
This podcast is everithing.We need more of this kind of convesations 🙏
I loved this lady, who I never heard of before. I loved how she honestly and transparently speaks of her vulnerabilities. This is her greatness, one that nobody can take from her, ever
@TheDiaryOfACEO
Ай бұрын
So glad this episode resonated with you! Thank you for sharing ❤️
@jes6427
Ай бұрын
Shes one of the best female MMA fighters of all time
@g_factking
Ай бұрын
You must live in a basement if you never heard of her
@Yinyara
Ай бұрын
Some people are just not into watching sports. I never watch any sports. I had heard of her name before, but I didn't know exactly what she was doing or who she was. It has nothing to do about living in a basement though 🤨
@Rickai85
Ай бұрын
@jes6427 She is very very overrated and got outclassed quickly when Women's MMA become much more popular
This interview is amazing. The persona media has given her made it hard to relate and this episode and hearing this side from her. Its like ahhhh there she is thats the connection, now im even more of a fan!
What a fantastic interview. Thank you for being so brave to share hard parts of your life, Ronda. I have a new appreciation and respect for you. Take care of yourself.
I have loved and admired Ronda Since her debut with UFC. I was heartbroken for her when she lost to Holly. I have been a WWF/WWE fan since I was a teenager so it was amazing when she came over. But I must say, after watching this today, my respect for her to be so open and honest about her life has made me love her even more. Best interview so far for me on this channel. Thanks for showing us another side of such an amazing person. ❤❤❤
What an amazing interview! Rhonda was so vulnerable and open. Stephen was so gentle and empathetic. He was also able to do more talking than normal to help fill in the gaps, as Rhonda wasn't very talkative in the first half of the interview. What a privilege to listen to this conversation. Thank you!
When I saw her first fight I wanted to be strong like her, she was a huge role model to me in my early 20’s. I began working out because of her and I realized it really helped with my mental health. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me as a young women ❤️
I met ronda around the time of this interview so date and she was just amazing. So nice, and a kind hearted person.
Just subscribed thank you for simply being and all you do for the collective.
She definitely did her thing as one of the legends in woman's UFC greats. I remember watching her reign then her getting down after losing her to Holmes and Nunez. Those two are also legends on the same list. She looks happy here and that's good to see. Respect to Rhonda and the great fights she gave us all.
@tf2368
Ай бұрын
Simp
This woman did so much for the UFC regardless of how it ended, and then really made a mark in the WWE as well. I have nothing, but respect for her. She wears her feelings on her sleeve, and I applaud her for being so open about such personal endeavors. I wish her much more success, and I hope she’s able to have the family she’s trying for.
@mattk8810
24 күн бұрын
She did not make a mark in the WWE
@89mok1
23 күн бұрын
Yes a horrible mark in the WWE
@nightmarechains
22 күн бұрын
I dont like that perfectionism , Ginna Carrano is the best women fighter and first UFC pioneer between women
@davidrichards6059
16 күн бұрын
@@nightmarechainsStop....
Thank you to the both of you to the wonderful interview!! I love Ronda Rousey and I’ve been a big fan of hers both professionally and personally! I’m happy she opened up in this interview and told us how she’s feeling! I appreciate Ronda’s story! I’m so sorry for your dad and grandads loss! I will pray for them and you Ronda! 💕✝️🥹🙏 And I will pray for you and your husband! May you have a successful marriage and a lot of happy and healthy kids in the future! ❤😊😊✝️💕💕🥹😊
Incredible interview. Thank you Ronda for all you gave for and to us. You're the GOAT.