Kobe Bryant’s message from 11 years ago leaves Ronda Rousey in tears ahead of MMA return
Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Ronda Rousey is days away from her MMA return, with “Rowdy” set to headline Most Valuable Promotions’ Netflix card against Gina Carano on May 16. The build-up has already carried a heavy emotional pull, after Netflix released footage of Rousey being shown an old message from Kobe Bryant. The NBA legend sent it after Rousey’s crushing 2015 defeat to Holly Holm.
He died in January 2020, more than four years after offering support at her lowest sporting point. Ronda Rousey cries after seeing Kobe Bryant’s message Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images The video shows MVP CEO and co-founder Nakisa Bidarian sending Bryant’s words to Rousey, who becomes visibly emotional as the meaning lands years later. “No way.
You cannot be a legend without getting knocked on your a—. People can’t relate to perfection. They relate to a beautiful struggle,” the former Lakers star said.
“She will be loved more than she could ever have imagined. All she needs to do is get up and try again with her head held high. ” “What the f— is a story without tragedy?
No tragedy equals no hero. Show her this message. I’m in her corner 1,000%.