In a recent sit-down with Bert Kreischer on his podcast, the “Rowdy” one made it clear she’s moved on from the Octagon life, but that doesn’t mean she’s done throwing shade.
When Kreischer joked about squaring off with her and casually dropped Joe Rogan’s name as his potential coach, Rousey didn’t hesitate to fire back.
Her response? Brutal and blunt: “He wouldn’t know. He’s not an expert. He’s a fan with an audience. Never fought … taekwondo is not fighting.”
For anyone who’s followed Rousey’s rollercoaster career—from judo bronze medalist to UFC champ to WWE superstar—this jab at Rogan probably doesn’t come as a total shock.
Their dynamic has been icy for years, especially after Rousey’s back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.
Rousey’s not one to forget who had her back and who didn’t, and she’s been vocal about feeling betrayed by MMA media personalities when things started going south. Rogan, it seems, got lumped in with the rest.
Now, for context, Rogan’s been a voice in UFC commentary for years and has deep roots in martial arts, including black belts in taekwondo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
But Rousey’s distinction is crystal clear: training and talking about fights isn’t the same as living it in the cage. And from her point of view, that’s where the line gets drawn.
The Kreischer conversation was mostly playful, but it definitely peeled back a layer on Rousey’s lingering frustrations with how her career was perceived in the public eye—and who helped shape that narrative.
She’s got nothing left to prove. Olympic medal? Check. UFC Hall of Fame? Check. WWE titles? Also check. So, no, she doesn’t need a comeback fight or Joe Rogan’s opinion on one.
