Ronda Rousey Pays Tribute to “Rowdy” Roddy Piper at WrestleMania 34; Did the UFC Icon Win Her In-Ring Debut?

Looks like all that #WrestleMania training that @RondaRousey has been doing just might pay off… she is DOMINATING on The #GrandestStageOfThemAll! pic.twitter.com/1pwXIFZvti

— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2018

After months of build-up and anticipation, UFC icon and former Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey finally made her in-ring debut as a professional wrestler on the Grandest Stage of Them All at WrestleMania 34.

Not only did she manage to pick up a victory over her new boss Stephanie McMahon, nearly ripping the Billion Dollar Princess’ arm out of its socket, but Ronda also paid tribute to her idol, the late WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper during her entrance. Check out photos and videos from the match below.

This is SURREAL.#WrestleMania @RealKurtAngle @RondaRousey @TripleH @StephMcMahon pic.twitter.com/ASgi49h37l

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 9, 2018

An #AngleSlam worthy of 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅#WrestleMania @RealKurtAngle pic.twitter.com/PuLISo7MtL

— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2018

ROWDY @RondaRousey is PLAYING THE GAME!#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/1vBO7aiigG

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 9, 2018

This look though.#WrestleMania @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/1FpdAbg8Zl

— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2018

AND HERE WE GO! #TeamRousey#WrestleMania @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/ScNSwhcfKE

— WWE (@WWE) April 9, 2018