Oh folks, we’ve got a bombshell bigger than Hulk Hogan’s biceps—Ronda Rousey, former WWE and UFC superstar, announced she’s pregnant with her second child at San Diego Comic-Con! Yes, you heard it right, the “Rowdy” one is leveling up in the motherhood game!
Rousey unveiled her big news while promoting her new graphic novel, “Expecting the Unexpected,” which is basically the most Ronda Rousey title ever. She launched the Kickstarter campaign on Thursday, with a modest $20,000 goal, because why not mix a little maternity news with comic book mayhem?
Appearing on a panel with the ever-dapper WWE veteran Dave Bautista, Rousey let the cat—or should we say baby bump—out of the bag. The news was first scooped by “People,” who were probably just as shocked as the rest of us mere mortals. For those keeping score at home, this will be Rousey’s second child with husband Travis Browne. Their first bundle of joy, La’akea Makalapuakalanipō, entered the world in 2021. Rousey also rocks the stepmom role to Browne’s two sons from a previous marriage. Talk about a full house!
Now, let’s talk about this graphic novel because it’s a doozy. Written by Rousey herself, edited by former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, and illustrated by “Avengers” and “The Flash” artist Mike Deodato Jr., it’s a star-studded affair. The plot? Oh, just your everyday story of a hitwoman codenamed “Mom” with a fake baby bump full of guns. She’s on the cusp of her big criminal break when she ends up sleeping with a top-ranked assassin. Cue the chaos! It’s got action, romance, comedy, and more drama than a WrestleMania main event.
Rousey, who hung up her wrestling boots in 2023 after a rollercoaster ride in WWE and indie circuits, has been very vocal about her less-than-stellar experiences in the ring and the Octagon. But hey, who needs wrestling when you can conquer the comic book world and diaper duty at the same time?