Ronda Rousey to WWE notes: Entrance song, merchandise, trademarks

In case you missed it, former UFC star Ronda Rousey is now officially with WWE, appearing after last night’s women’s Royal Rumble and signing a “full-time” deal. 

Here’s a few notes on the business of Rousey, some courtesy of ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and ESPN’s Darren Rovell.

– Rousey did go to Colombia for the “Mile 22” moving filming, but returned via a private charter and laid low for 24 hours. She didn’t have any entourage with her so she could lay low. No one even spotted her at customs in Miami, Florida, upon her return. Her husband Travis Browne was at home with his sons who didn’t even know their stepmom was about to be on TV.

– As we’ve reported, Rousey told Shelburne she’s been training at the Performance Center for months. Rousey said she’s been traveling there on weekends while filming in Atlanta, Georgia.

– WWE had to get clearance from Joan Jett’s management in order to use “Bad Reputation” last night. 

– Minutes after her appearance, WWE Shop was already selling two different Rousey shirts. Speaking of that, she has filed three trademarks for “Rowdy Ronda Rousey.”

– ESPN released several videos of interviews Rousey did with Shelburne including this one after the Rumble and these in a sit-down setting.

– Dave Meltzer reported that the plan is still for The Rock & Rousey to face Triple H & Stephanie McMahon at WrestleMania if they can get Rock to do a match. Dave will be Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour today to discuss.