Former NXT Champion trained Ronda Rousey for her WWE return

Ronda Rousey made her return to WWE at the 2020 Royal Rumble to a huge pop from the crowd.

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She went on to win the Royal Rumble, and in the process booked herself a spot at WrestleMania 38.

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There are a plethora of options for Ronda Rousey, with a match against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 38 looking the most likely.

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Needless to say, Rousey's return surprised a lot of fans. Rousey later took to social media to thank the WWE star who helped her train for her WWE return.

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Ronda Rousey thanked former NXT champion Ember Moon (Now called Athena) for helping her train for the Royal Rumble.

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Thank you for helping me get ready for #RoyalRumble2022 @AthenaPalmer_FG ! If you want her to train you too check out her school Thewrestlingdojo.com

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Ember Moon was part of the WWE roster from 2015 to 2021. She made her main roster debut in 2018.

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She was released from the WWE in November last year.

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Ronda Rousey's return is certainly an exciting news for wrestling fans, and it will be interesting to see her journey in the lead up to WrestleMania 38.

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Former NXT Champion trained Ronda Rousey for her WWE return