Former UFC champion and WWE superstar Ronda Rousey has opened up about her hidden history of concussions and the controversy surrounding her departure from WWE in her upcoming memoir, "Our Fight". In a recent Instagram Live session, Rousey shared details from her book and shed light on the reasons behind her silence regarding her loss to Holly Holm and her subsequent retirement from MMA.

Rousey disclosed that she had suffered numerous concussions prior to entering the UFC, including during her time as an Olympic judo competitor. However, she chose to keep this information a secret to ensure she would be cleared to compete. This decision ultimately led to her reluctance to address her loss to Holm, as it would have potentially exposed her struggles with concussions. Rousey believed that discussing her loss publicly would have jeopardized her UFC career and her future in WWE, where the company has had a complicated history with performer concussions.

The former UFC champion emphasized that her retirement from the UFC was primarily motivated by her long-term health rather than her back-to-back losses to Holm and Amanda Nunes. Rousey explained that her body ultimately made the hard decision for her. She expressed that her memoir provided a platform to honestly address the complex reasons behind her retirement, beyond the limitations of tweets and headlines.

Following her exit from the UFC, Ronda Rousey seamlessly transitioned to professional wrestling and quickly became a prominent name in WWE. Her grappling skills and adaptability amazed both fans and critics alike, as she performed with the presence of a seasoned veteran. However, her initial run with WWE concluded after a year when she took a break to focus on her family and start a family with husband and former UFC heavyweight Travis Browne.

Rousey eventually returned to WWE in 2022 but departed again after 19 months. In her book, she pointed fingers at two WWE executives, John Laurinaitis and Bruce Prichard, as the main culprits behind her decision to permanently leave the company. Rousey criticized the WWE for what she described as a "s*** show," citing the lack of control over her own career as a major factor in her departure. She vowed never to return to the company, stating that she now had the freedom to express her true thoughts and feelings.

However, it's worth noting that both Laurinaitis and WWE boss Vince McMahon are currently embroiled in a civil lawsuit, which alleges sex trafficking and sexual assault. While Rousey did not make any specific allegations, she did mention that her critique of Laurinaitis and Prichard in her memoir was based on personal issues she had with them, rather than any involvement in the ongoing controversy.

Rousey's book, set to be released on April 2, promises to offer further insights into her career and personal life. The former UFC champion will embark on a nationwide tour to promote her memoir, where she will share additional stories and participate in Q&A sessions with fans.