Rings to Riches: What Is WWE Champion and 'Furious 7' Fame Ronda Rousey's Net Worth?

In 2018, Sports Illustrated ranked her 4th in the top 10 women's wrestlers.

PUBLISHED JAN 3, 2024

Cover Image Source: Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars. Getty Images | Photo by Frazer Harrison

Name	Ronda Rousey
Net Worth	$14 Million
Salary	$1.5 Million+
Sources of Income	WWE, UFC, and Endorsements
Date of Birth	February 1, 1987
Age	36 Years
Gender	Female
Nationality	United States of America
Profession	Martial Artist, Model, Actress, Wrestler, Judo Practioner

Ronda Rousey's net worth

The popular actor, professional wrestler, and judoka Rondy Rousey is considered one of the most successful MMA artists in the world. As of 2023, she has a net worth of $14 million. She is the daughter of AnnMaria De Mars, the first American to win the World Judo Championship in 1984. Besides Judo and MMA, Rousey has appeared in movies like "The Expendables 3," "Furious 7," and "Entourage."

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 19: Ronda Rousey (R) in action vs Mickie James (L ) and Ruby Riott during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France.|Getty Images|Photo by Sylvain Lefevre — Ronda Rousey (R), Mickie James, and Ruby Riott during a WWE match | Getty Images | Photo by Sylvain Lefevre

What are Ronda Rousey’s sources of income?

In judo, Rousey rapidly ascended through the ranks, earning a spot in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo. She later switched to mixed martial arts (MMA). In 2011, she joined Strikeforce and subsequently earned the bantamweight title. She was then seen in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she became the inaugural women's bantamweight champion.

In 2018, Rousey entered WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), making a surprise debut at the Royal Rumble. In her first WrestleMania appearance, she teamed up with Kurt Angle to defeat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Rousey's undefeated streak continued, winning the Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam in the same year. Here, she not only made contract earnings but also raked in thousands through pay-per-view events.

On the screen, Rousey was cast in "The Expendables 3" in 2014. However, it was her portrayal of Kara Lynch in "Furious 7" in 2015 that brought her mainstream recognition. Her compelling performances earned her roles in films such as "Entourage" and "Mile 22." She had a recurring role in the hit TV series "9-1-1" and appeared in "Drunk History."

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In 2015, Rousey made history as the first female athlete to guest host ESPN's "SportsCenter." She also hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live," featuring Selena Gomez. In Season 2 of "Blindspot," she portrayed Devon Penberthy, a prison inmate charged with transporting weapons across state lines. She was also seen in "My Fight / Your Fight" and "The Athena Project."

In video games, Rousey is featured as a pre-order bonus in "WWE 2K19" and included in subsequent releases like "WWE 2K20", "WWE 2K Battlegrounds", "WWE 2K22", and "WWE 2K23". She also appeared in "EA Sports UFC", "EA Sports UFC 2", and "EA Sports UFC 3", as well as mobile games such as "WWE SuperCard", "WWE Champions", and "WWE Mayhem". Furthermore, she has endorsed brands like Fanatics, Iconic, Reebok, Monster headphones, and Max-Effort Muscle.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05: Mixed martial artist Travis Browne (R) puts a UFC Hall of Fame jacket on his wife Ronda Rousey after she became the first female inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at The Pearl concert theater at Palms Casino Resort on July 5, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.|Getty Images|Photo by Ethan Miller — Mixed martial artist Travis Browne (R) puts a UFC Hall of Fame jacket on his wife, Ronda Rousey | Getty Images | Photo by Ethan Miller

Instagram	17.6 Million Followers
Twitter	3.3 Million Followers
Facebook	16 Million Followers
Youtube	1.72 Million Subscriber

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 14: (L-R) UFC president Dana White, UFC fighters Ronda Rousey and Jessica Eye and writer Allison Glock attend 'UFC: Women Breaking Ground Inside the Octagon' during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 14, 2015 in Austin, Texas.|Getty Images|Photo by Amy E. Price — UFC president Dana White, UFC fighters Ronda Rousey and Jessica Eye, and writer Allison Glock | Getty Images | Photo by Amy E. Price

Ronda Rousey’s personal life

Rousey dated Brendan Schaub before she began a relationship with Travis Browne in 2015. Two years later, Rousey and Travis married in Hawaii and welcomed their daughter La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne in 2021. Travis also has two sons from his previous marriages.

Rousey turned vegan in 2008 and loves watching "Dragon Ball Z" and "Pokémon" in her free time. She recently opened up about her issues with depression and suicidal thoughts on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.