WWE Monday Night Raw Superstar and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Women's Bantamweight Champion "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame today in Columbus, Ohio during the 2018 Arnold Sports Festival.
The following comes from WWE.com:
Ronda Rousey sure knows how to cap off a week! After officially signing her contract with the Raw brand and shockingly slamming Triple H through a table, Rousey found herself in Columbus, Ohio for her induction into the International Sports Hall of Fame during the 2018 Arnold Sports Festival. "Rowdy" Ronda was inducted alongside MMA legend Bas Rutten, host of "The Amazing Race" Phil Keoghan and acclaimed world powerlifting champions Dr. Terry Todd and Dr. Jan Todd.
Rousey also received her sixth degree black belt, while her mother, legendary judoka AnnMaria De Mars, received her seventh during the festival. Rousey took to Instagram to show gratitude for the amazing honors.
The festival, presented by WWE Hall of Famer Arnold Schwarzennegger, was founded in Columbus in 1989. The Arnold Sports Festival now features more than 18,000 athletes from 80 nations competing in 70 sports and events.
Also in attendance was Raw General Manager Kurt Angle, who posed for photos with Rousey and his daughter, Sophia, who he calls "Little Ronda."
WWE.com congratulates Rousey on this incredible accomplishment.
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