Ronda Rousey accused of plagiarizing WWE character

Ronda receives criticism (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook RondaRousey)

the change of Ronda Rousey for WWE didn't just bring positive points for the blonde. After her debut in the telecatch league, the former UFC champion felt the first criticism coming from a member of the company's Hall of Fame. She is accused of having no personality and of reproducing characteristics of late Canadian wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper.

It all started when Ronda competed in judo. Her aggressive style on the mats led to comparisons with the WWE star and she even received the nickname Roddy Piper. At the time, the fighter approved the use of the brand as a tribute.

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Last April 8, when Ronda made her first appearance on WEE, the fighter not only kept the nickname Piper, but also absorbed certain characteristics of the star's character, right down to her clothing. This appropriation of the fighter's personality resulted in criticism not only from fans, but also from the company. Telecatch league legend Bily Graham was one of them.

“I think it's a real insult and it absolutely reveals that she doesn't have an original thought in her head. Can't she be original at all? That's how shallow she is, by the way, I'm a fan of women in the main event. That's why I put a photo of Amanda nunes punching her in 48 seconds. It was a shame, a 48-second knockout on December 30, 2016 by Amanda nunes, a real fighter, on top of Ronda, just a maid”, wrote Graham on his Facebook profile.

Former Strikeforce and UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters in history. She defended the Ultimate belt six consecutive times, and only lost to Holly Hom. At 31 years old, the American has 12 wins and two losses.

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