Ronda Rousey: I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career! WWE Is A Mess!

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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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@TheDiaryOfACEO 24 күн бұрын

Can I ask you all a favour? If you enjoy this episode, could you please hit the like button 👍🏾 it helps us massively. Appreciate you all! 🙏🏽

@MagnusGalactusOG 24 күн бұрын

Done. Especially for the best of her time Rowdy Ronda Rousey!

@TheDavidlloydjones 24 күн 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 24 күн бұрын

When did this channel go from educational to entertainment? 😅

@_munkykok_ 24 күн бұрын

The thumbs are up

@sreedevi3652 24 күн бұрын

Inspired 👏👏

@lindsaykosmenko9858 21 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

God is with you! Blessings

@tiger3249 19 күн бұрын

Damm. Catch a break woman! 🤞🏼

@DA-lt9tg 19 күн бұрын

Hang in there my friend.

@EverythingAndEveryone360 19 күн 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 19 күн бұрын

GOD saves his HARDEST BATTLES for his STRONGEST of WARRIORS ❤

@tonyj801 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн 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 23 күн 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 23 күн бұрын

@@caveman726 but that attitude was fueled by the media hype and people around her blowing up her ego. It’s only natural

@MuiKaHo 23 күн бұрын

@@tonyj801 just because it blew up her ego doesnt make it not her fault. she still has responsibility to take.

@danherrick5785 23 күн бұрын

This exact same thing is happening with Catilin Clark!

@blaisejones1053 13 күн бұрын

She didn’t get hate because she would mess up or stuff like that, she gets hate because just like this interview she doesn’t take accountability or responsibility for anything, everything in her life she blames on everyone else and makes it like everyone is out to get her. She’s a professional victim

@louiethompson4108 20 күн бұрын

His closing comments to Ronda were so beautiful! And to see the appreciation on her face said it all. Thanks for this awesome video!

@WHITEBOY_RADIO 24 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

@@JesusFollower596 Just leave if you don't like this channel. 🤡

@MrNiceHk 24 күн бұрын

Explain yourself @@JesusFollower596

@bossman674 23 күн бұрын

@@JesusFollower596 😂😂😅 do you know what I mean. She’s a classic narcissist

@Itsunclegabby 23 күн бұрын

@@JesusFollower596Yeah, people are slow Jesus follower. Lmfaoooo

@MMAdiehardfan 23 күн 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

@larrylayne8996 24 күн бұрын

Love how vulnerable and honest she is. Pray for her success and happiness because life can hurt at times.

@JSmith00 23 күн бұрын

Haha she's the ultimate victim, disgusting

@xaniiu 23 күн 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 23 күн бұрын

What were you listening to? She was neither of those two things.

@alg5028 23 күн бұрын

She sucks

@JSmith00 23 күн бұрын

The ultimate victim Rousy

@IamWhoYouSayIam 21 күн бұрын

What I like about this Chanel is that the CEO allows his guests to be the star of the session. And his questioning method is a textbook lesson for solving a problem without participating in the process: Simply ask open ended questions, let it rip and come back in with a different question laced as an analytical process of the answer to the last question. This guy is brilliant. I subscribed today after watching his interview of Dr. Malik which was itself epic. I want this channel to succeed. It's a blueprint for KZfaq sessions for the future.

@LivingYourAuthenticLife 14 күн бұрын

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 🌻

@cierrablue 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

He interviewed a washed up MMA fighter who is no longer relevant.

@joesmith1142 23 күн 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 21 күн бұрын

@@MendyJanellethat's fine. You're over the hill and you were never relevant.

@JohnnyCarterMusicOfficial 21 күн бұрын

@@joesmith1142 a young women becoming an adult ?! SHE'S ALMOST 40 BRUV. 🤣🤣🤣

@joesmith1142 20 күн 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.

@laurahenriksen19 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн 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 23 күн бұрын

@@c.d.yeaman2400 It's an overly sympathetic bogus portrayal of an awful human being.

@Teddy_Long 22 күн бұрын

She was a terrible performer and has always had an awful attitude.

@Rickai85 20 күн бұрын

Ronda, not Rhonda😂😂😂😂

@Teddy_Long 20 күн бұрын

@@nicksstuff603 exactly, Ronda has always been a shit human being. Ain’t nobody feeling bad for her

@mbryanf 18 күн бұрын

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 18 күн 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 18 күн бұрын

Cap

@AM2PMReviews 19 күн бұрын

Who would have thought Rhonda has been through so much and is so sensitive and real and inspirational. What a great interview 🎉

@slpmommyofapraxia 23 күн бұрын

Love how she acknowledges and spreads apraxia awareness now after that encounter with me and daughter! Wr love you Ronda!

@nathanmarsden6864 19 күн 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 18 күн 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 18 күн 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 18 күн 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 18 күн 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

@NotFalling4it 24 күн бұрын

I’m surprised at how grounded Ronda comes across ….. and humble too. One of my favourite conversations on this channel so far.

@allybaapp1053 24 күн бұрын

Only took like half a decade to humble herself enough to talk about shit

@makingwaves1239 24 күн бұрын

The image you are selling in the UFC / WWE is definitely different from what the person is privately.

@DonGorgon78 24 күн бұрын

@@allybaapp1053 Did you not listen to the conversation?

@nocakeforsusan8701 24 күн бұрын

@@allybaapp1053 How long did it take you to become humble?

@acidspit14 24 күн бұрын

she got humbled. twice. infront of millions of people

@NewLife4GVN 17 күн бұрын

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.

@katt4170 16 күн бұрын

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 16 күн 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!

@mayflowerlash11 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

She just learned to spell concussion recently when she was googling better excuses.

@MMAdiehardfan 23 күн бұрын

@Deeeno066 22 күн бұрын

@@KS-iy5xrand here comes the negativity… 🥴

@purplegirl8036 22 күн бұрын

@@KS-iy5xrwhat part of Brain injury is confusing to you?

@KS-iy5xr 22 күн бұрын

@@purplegirl8036 The part that is made up.

@dagnolia6004 23 күн бұрын

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!

@joscreemers4360 20 күн бұрын

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

@Ed-ui2qe 12 күн бұрын

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!

@paulinemclean375 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

You believe her? You think Steph slaps that damn hard?

@yomo1690 23 күн бұрын

@@Ishbikes You're either being facetious or you are ignorant to the facts about concussion.

@Ishbikes 22 күн 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 22 күн 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 22 күн 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.

@valariepeebles4368 23 күн бұрын

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 15 күн бұрын

Toll 😊

@agimos_art 15 күн бұрын

Meine Tochter ist 8 Jahre alt und liebt Karate und mehr. Sie trainiert und ist eine Kämpferin.

@corrinag2078 19 күн бұрын

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! ♥️

@scholarsacademy4946 2 күн бұрын

This was the best Ronda interview ever. She seemed so honest and completely spoke her truth. Hats off to her.

@angeladengg3169 24 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

We can learn a lot from Stevens empathic way of interview

@francinepare4247 23 күн 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 19 күн бұрын

Agreed 👍. Steven is a incredible interviewer.

@mommalou64 24 күн бұрын

She’s definitely different behind the scenes. I enjoyed this conversation. Thank you Steven I love your channel

@rozacielo7792 21 күн бұрын

refreshing to see such honesty, realness, strength, vulnerability , power ,and humbleness .....So HUMAN ... She truly is AMAZING all around . Loved this interview ...

@chrstphrluis2206 5 күн бұрын

That’s hilarious

@N1h1L3 18 күн бұрын

Great interview and puts everything in a much more realistic perspective with all the background info. Much respect and thank you !

@adamsharpe9452 24 күн бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

Same.

@Erika-gm2tf 23 күн бұрын

Yes! I'd never heard of her before and have never been a spectator sports fan, but she's absolutely brilliant!

@nicksstuff603 23 күн бұрын

Read my detailed review below. If you are still a Rousey fan afterwards .... then you suck.

@blocboi407 22 күн бұрын

U cringe af lil bro…

@ElizabethMBoyd 22 күн бұрын

She is the best female fighter ever watch her fights

@Kris.with.a.K 24 күн бұрын

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! ❤

@kristyreynolds8334 20 күн бұрын

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 9 күн бұрын

honesty? still claiming to be the GOAT? and making excuses

@TheCandela15 18 күн бұрын

Ronda's honesty is so beautiful. I've always found her to be so inspiring ❤

@JDfaith2024 23 күн бұрын

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 21 күн бұрын

What would make her happy? Painting 🖼 🎨

@nowwhat33 19 күн бұрын

Bob Ross is awesome. Most relaxing guy, ever!

@emtbrollins 23 күн бұрын

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! ❤

@dianamansfield1274 20 күн бұрын

This was one of my favorite episodes. Ronda Rousey is so inspirational and I love how the host carried out this interview.

@nehemiahpouncey3607 13 күн бұрын

Soooooooo nobody is going to Talk about Ronda wearing glasses All of a sudden? Well moving right along.😂

@FrancescoMarelli84 23 күн бұрын

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 14 күн бұрын

whoch lol how did your phone even let you type whoch

@kristagassib4702 23 күн бұрын

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 22 күн бұрын

Everyone has pain with IVF

@i_am_yahouza 17 күн бұрын

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. ❤❤❤

@ElBoriTheVeteran 20 күн бұрын

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

@federicabitonti8626 23 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

So glad this episode resonated with you! Thank you for sharing ❤️

@jes6427 22 күн бұрын

Shes one of the best female MMA fighters of all time

@g_factking 21 күн бұрын

You must live in a basement if you never heard of her

@Yinyara 21 күн 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 20 күн бұрын

@jes6427 She is very very overrated and got outclassed quickly when Women's MMA become much more popular

@760kimmie 24 күн бұрын

Excellent interview! Thank you 🙏🏼 She’s a badass, allowing herself to be vulnerable and sharing personal experiences. ❤

@MMAdiehardfan 23 күн бұрын

@marvanbee 16 күн бұрын

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.

@arnaldocastaneda9728 17 күн бұрын

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

@Ecclectic_citcelccE 21 күн бұрын

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.

@brooklynbeastnycforlife 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн 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 23 күн бұрын

@billa9298 17 күн бұрын

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

@gloppy101 19 күн бұрын

as a dad of two grown daughters and 4 sisters of who I all love dearly, I get what Ronda is expressing. Much respect to this much admired and honest woman. Your best life is just beginning.

@paullittle4040 24 күн бұрын

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 21 күн бұрын

Yeah well millions of dollars 💸 💵 💲 🤑 💰 makes life easier so I don't really care

@katelyn9182 23 күн бұрын

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 19 күн 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 18 күн 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 18 күн 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 18 күн 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 14 күн 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.

@user-hd5ee2rc6g 20 күн бұрын

I always wondered why her striking skills never got any better but now that I know about her concussion history it all makes sense because she would not have been able to train striking. I like how Ronda is so open and honest in this interview.

@gmartin34341 18 күн бұрын

Wow, this interview was fantastic! Thanks to Ronda for being so courageous and transparent. This was such a "real" interview.

@neilmechem4576 23 күн бұрын

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

@yvettebennett6170 23 күн бұрын

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.🙏

@weirddestiny999 21 күн бұрын

its so nice to see a guest with so much emotion and honesty, instead of giving a persona of they are gods gift to the world like many of your men guest.

@LuigiCp30 18 күн бұрын

This exclusive with her made me realise how much of an awesome person Ronda Rousy is

@carinelepawa9133 23 күн бұрын

Ronda never puts on makeup like other women and she’s naturally beautiful

@biancagadi786 22 күн бұрын

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.

@Jokerine24 15 күн бұрын

Never watched a fight in my whole life, but I loved this interview!

@robertlopez3129 24 күн бұрын

I have nothing but respect for you! Thank you for all the good memories, champ. Your story is really inspirational.

@ClaireCelticMystic 24 күн бұрын

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 23 күн бұрын

He's posing great questions.

@ThePensmith78 20 күн бұрын

I have a new profound respect for Rhonda for being open and mentally strong for disclosing her life tears included. I don’t think people know how hard this is for her. I feel for her in revealing the turmoil she’s been hiding through her life and career. 😢😮‍💨🙏🏾

@jessicacutler1739 21 күн бұрын

Ronda, you’re the hero!!! You’re so real and honest. Just be yourself and live your life the way you want it, don’t worry about other people thinking about you. People in your family are the most important people in your life. We love you and wish you the all the best 😍

@erwin_888 24 күн бұрын

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...

@TheSenninGamer 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for this and huge shoutout to Ronda for being so open ❤🙏

@marielavivero2647 20 күн бұрын

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.

@rebegre 20 күн бұрын

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!

@Grace-ms7un 24 күн бұрын

This woman is making me cry! It resonates with my soul. Blessings to her!

@twitchyvisionfpv2488 23 күн бұрын

I had no idea how much I didn't know about her respect. Very beautiful, very real, very honest, great interview.

@FindersKeeper 17 күн бұрын

Love this channel. Every episode is mind blowing…I’m glad I subscribed to it. Keep it coming

@hrishikeshricky3130 21 күн бұрын

So many comfortable awkward silences in this - incredible

@robinjaime 22 күн бұрын

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!!! ❤

@slowmotionmammalmama10 24 күн бұрын

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. ❤

@JubeiKibagamiFez 20 күн бұрын

This was a great interview. I've always loved Ronda and I have to apologize because I was one of the people who said she wasn't a good striker, but that all she needed was time to get her striking skill up and she's be unstoppable. I'm really happy she was able to have a child and I'm really happy she found her true happiness, now.

@southpawdg7895 11 күн бұрын

She wasn’t a good striker. And she never would’ve been.

@JubeiKibagamiFez 11 күн бұрын

@@southpawdg7895 Did you watch the interview?... She didn't have a choice. She couldn't be a striker because she couldn't take a hit because of her dozen or more untreated concussions. I made a comment way back when on JRE after she lost to Holms. Nobody knew about her concussions back then.

@southpawdg7895 8 күн бұрын

@@JubeiKibagamiFez lol. How does that make sense? I can’t strike because I can’t get another concussion, but I will still fight in the UFC where I will get punched and kicked? In the UFC You can be a good striker and still get a concussion just as easy as someone who can’t strike at all. So you might as well learn how to defend yourself.

@JubeiKibagamiFez 8 күн бұрын

@@southpawdg7895 Well, you obviously never saw any of her fights. 1st place goes to you, buddy.

@southpawdg7895 7 күн бұрын

@@JubeiKibagamiFez ok bud. Go back to your mom’s basement and keep up the good fight.

@kayhaich 17 күн бұрын

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.

@WuDan_BaDGeR 21 күн бұрын

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 8 күн бұрын

She did not make a mark in the WWE

@89mok1 7 күн бұрын

Yes a horrible mark in the WWE

@nightmarechains 6 күн бұрын

I dont like that perfectionism , Ginna Carrano is the best women fighter and first UFC pioneer between women

@davidrichards6059 23 сағат бұрын

@@nightmarechainsStop....

@calture5086 24 күн бұрын

Rhonda is proof that physical toughness adds very little to resilience and mental strength.

@DanRustle 24 күн бұрын

ehhh, being a woman has more to do with it.

@dc01x 24 күн бұрын

@@DanRustle women ☕

@serengeti4027 24 күн 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 24 күн 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 24 күн бұрын

@@DanRustle WTF ?

@urssoz 19 күн бұрын

I can't stomach abusive coaches, and most amateur martial arts teachers think they have to be abusive. I had two amazing teachers who were kind and gentle and result-driven and that's what really make champions... I'm twice state champion, my colleagues all went to state, national and world level, one even ended up competing in the K1 world championship. It's not abuse that creates champions, it's metrics... You have to punch and kick harder every day, think what you can do to improve every night and understand that gradual constant improvement beats violent outbursts everyday.

@skreiztin 15 күн бұрын

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.

@ChadWestport 23 күн бұрын

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 :)

@missillicity 24 күн бұрын

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!

@MikeSchiemerTV 20 күн бұрын

I learned a lot about Rhonda and her career from this, and it has changed my opinion of her drastically. I am guilty of drawing my own conclusions about her without knowing all the information, or at least her side of things. I can't imagine having dozens or hundreds of concussions, aside from all the other obstacles and pressures she faced. Kudos to her.

@reneefields9076 21 күн бұрын

Thank you Ronda for sharing your inspirational story. Mastery and being in the flow is what some of us live for. Most don't understand the peace it gives us. As you are redefining yourself in each new chapter, I hope you hold on to and fight for the passion of being passionate about life as it unfolds around you and finding the awe in yourself, your loved ones and your surroundings... not an easy task but well worth seeking mastery of. Hugs for your losses, Cheers for your wins. Wise old man in my life always said " Good to have stories of winning. Even better to have great stories shared with a beer. Happy to share a pint anytime traveling through Reno....

@villagefarang 24 күн бұрын

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 24 күн 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 24 күн бұрын

Yet, ambition does not require going in the direction of fame

@villagefarang 24 күн 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 24 күн бұрын

Both

@larrysellers7891 24 күн 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.’

@user-ls2rz4zh4o 20 күн бұрын

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! ❤😊😊✝️💕💕🥹😊

@user-su1xk3mv2b 16 күн бұрын

Probably one of the best journalist I’ve heard in a really long time who asked hard questions and follows up with hard question

@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews 16 күн бұрын

LOVE YOU Rhonda! I think you & Gina arno should work together! You both have/are in or going through similar "slumps" and are Fighter's with Hearts of Gold, show Empathy for others, and when you are hurt by others, you hurt Hard. I can relate to both of you. I suffer with CTE symptoms & part of those symptoms are that we fall in depressing states & over think on the very things that hurt us. People don't understand how we can be SO STRONG in one area, but so torn in other areas. Others think we can just "Snap Out of It," but it is a process of healing... And through the process, it draws me closer to God on the inside. God Bless You, Beautiful & Brave Woman of God

@Kris.with.a.K 24 күн бұрын

This was a phenomenal interview! WELL DONE!! ❤❤❤❤❤

@JesusFollower596 24 күн бұрын

Simp

@richardstana631 23 күн бұрын

@@JesusFollower596 Jesus wouldnt say that brother, leave that guy alone

@Matt-fs1yy 23 күн бұрын

simp

@Kris.with.a.K 23 күн бұрын

@@richardstana631 😂❤

@bdm8960 23 күн бұрын

Bro, do u know how much this channel makes from us simply subscribing and watching? I hope they refund u ur cash

@MsTumz473 24 күн бұрын

This was beautiful 💖 the raw emotions and realness are something to be admired

@georgerodgers2732 13 күн бұрын

So honest and such an inspiration. So real. The first woman in UFC and the first American female to medal 🥉 in Judo ! And her farm in Oregon raising cattle for Wagu beef. Love her !

@DaProperPopper 8 күн бұрын

I met ronda around the time of this interview so date and she was just amazing. So nice, and a kind hearted person.

@EricJGonzalez 21 күн бұрын

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!

@mifflinfinity 22 күн бұрын

Holy shit, her transparency about her secret condition, and about being misunderstood when she lost to Holly, is so brave and badass. To be able to bare her soul like this is reinforcement that she is a living champion. Being able to pour her heart out like this is one more win in her record - champions win in and outside of the ring.

@SnoopyReads 19 күн бұрын

Not giving any credit to the fighters who beat her down, but excusing those losses because of mental exhaustion and being susceptible to concussions is the opposite of being a champion. She even said no one could have ever beaten her if she'd been healthy. That is simply delusional.

@Dakingalbert2 19 күн бұрын

@SnoopyReads exactly and this is how easy it is to manipulate ppl Ronda is a expert 😂😂

@SnoopyReads 19 күн бұрын

@@Dakingalbert2 imagine Mike Tyson coming on this show and crying about an addiction to ear lobes costing him his career

@michaelhughes657 19 күн бұрын

@Dakingalbert2 her glasses also...she needed to look smarter and more vulnerable so she got these non prescriptions on lmao the age old female trick ....she has manipulative chicken energy for sure, and any man who knows , knows. She got those vibes.

@oliverward1298 18 күн бұрын

@@SnoopyReads Accurate

@Zephyr.Lo-Renz 20 күн бұрын

this interview was easily TOP TEN of all the other DCEO interviews. 🙌🙌

@PHARA0H 20 күн бұрын

Glad I found this channel about two weeks ago & yes i'm one of the 41% subscribed.

@krystalgrace6006 22 күн бұрын

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 21 күн бұрын

Bro high school band teaches are dark and do the same mental abuse

@chelseauklove 23 күн бұрын

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 ❤️

@jonbird6566 16 күн бұрын

I got to meet her once in Albuquerque. I was young and didn't understand who I was meeting at the time.. such an incredible woman. I am honored to have shook her hand.

@osmynmorgan5323 17 күн бұрын

15 wins in a row before her biggest weakness was exposed. The Goat for sure, wow. Thats amazing. Just think if she didn't have that weakness, that fighting style would never exist. If she could coach that, oh man.