Ronda Rousey suspended, fined for attacking referee during SummerSlam
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Pro wrestler Ronda Rousey will not be appearing in the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown after she attacked a referee during SummerSlam, which resulted in a supposed fine and suspension.
WWE announced Rousey’s punishment but did not say how much she will have to pay.
Rousey appeared to be upset with referee Dan Engler during her SmackDown Women’s Title Match held in Nashville over the weekend, People magazine reported.
Rousey said Engler missed Liv Morgan tapping out and instead counted a pinfall, WWE said.
Rousey grabbed Engler’s arm and flipped him to the floor, pinning him until another official broke it up.
Frequently a wrestler will plan something that will cause them to be suspended to take time off, according to People magazine.
The wrestler also took to social media on Monday to challenge the WWE calling her opponents “your golden girls,” People magazine reported.
Rousey has been suspended in the past for going after an official.
She was suspended from Monday Night RAW for 30 days after she appeared to attack wrestler Alexa Bliss, Raw general manager and retired wrestler Kurt Angle and several referees, People magazine reported.
WWE did not say how long Rousey will be suspended this time, according to Bleacher Report.
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Through the years SAN JOSE, CA - JUNE 5: Rhonda Rousey (in blue) and Anastasia Krivosta compete in their 63 kg. match during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Judo on June 5, 2004 at the San Jose State University Event Center in San Jose, California. Rousey won the match to move on in the competition. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Through the years CHICAGO - APRIL 14: Martial artist Ronda Rousey throws Valerie Gotay over her shoulder as she poses for a portrait during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summitt at the Palmer House Hilton on April 14, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Through the years BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Ronda Rousey of the USA competes against Anett Meszaros of Hungary in their Women's 70 kg Repechage A Final judo bout at the University of Science and Technology Gymnasium during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Through the years BEIJING - AUGUST 13: Ronda Rousey of the United States competes against Annett Boehm of Germany in their Women's 70 kg Bronze Medal Contest judo bout at the University of Science and Technology Gymnasium during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Through the years ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Liz Carmouche hits Ronda Rousey during their UFC Bantamweight Title fight at Honda Center on February 23, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 15: Fighter Ronda Rousey attends the Maxim Hot 100 Party at Create on May 15, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Ronda Rousey attends "The Expendables 3" premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2014 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Through the years LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05: (L-R) Cast members from the upcoming movie "The Expendables 3," actor Kellan Lutz, UFC bantamweight champion and actress Ronda Rousey, actor Dolph Lundgren and boxer Victor Ortiz, attend the UFC 175 event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rousey defeated Alexis Davis by knockout 16 seconds into the evening's co-main event. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 11: Actress Ronda Rousey attends Lionsgate Films' "The Expendables 3" premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 11, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 02: Swizz Beatz and Ronda Rousey appear at Reebok and UFC Announce Long-Term Partnership at Industria Studios on December 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Reebok) (Brad Barket/Getty Images for Reebok)
Through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 01: Martial artist Ronda Rousey attends Universal Pictures' "Furious 7" premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 1, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 15: UFC fighter Ronda Rousey accepts the Best Female Athlete award onstage during The 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 31: (L-R)
UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey of the United States and Bethe Correia of Brazil face off during their UFC 190 weigh-in at HSBC Arena on July 31, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Through the years MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: UFC fighter Ronda Rousey shows Matthew Richardson of Channel Seven some UFC holds before he introduces her to the Kangaroos AFL players on September 16 at Etihad Stadium, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) (Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Through the years MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Ronda Rousey of the United States (R) and Holly Holm of the United States compete in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 193 event at Etihad Stadium on November 15, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Through the years NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 11: UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes faces off with Ronda Rousey after UFC 205 Weigh-ins in preparation for their UFC 207 fight that will take place on December 30, 2016 at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Through the years LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 30: (R-L) Ronda Rousey kicks Amanda Nunes of Brazil in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 207 event on December 30, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Through the years SANTA MONICA, CA - JULY 19: WWE wrestler Ronda Rousey and mixed martial artist Travis Browne attend the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2018 at Barker Hangar on July 19, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Through the years WESTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 09: Ronda Rousey attends the premiere of STX Films' "Mile 22" at Westwood Village Theatre on August 9, 2018 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) (Rich Fury/Getty Images)
