Ronda Rousey stopping by WWE SmackDown at the Ford Center

LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 12: MMA fighter Ronda Rousey appears on the red carpet of the WWE Mae Young Classic on September 12, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.…

LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 12: MMA fighter Ronda Rousey appears on the red carpet of the WWE Mae Young Classic on September 12, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE)

by: Aaron Chatman

Posted: Feb 23, 2023 / 03:47 PM CST

Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 04:47 AM CST

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Ford Center officials shared exciting news Thursday, one night before WWE superstars will step into the ring to battle in front of thousands of wrestling fans in Evansville.

According to event organizers, Ronda Rousey will be making an appearance at WWE Friday Night SmackDown at the Ford Center. Rousey’s arrival isn’t the only news causing a buzz on social media.

Rey Mysterio will come face-to-face with Karrion Kross and Rhea Ripley will duke it out with Charlotte Flair, the current SmackDown Women’s Champion.

Event organizers say tickets are still available at the Ford Center box office and Ticketmaster.com. WWE Friday Night SmackDown will be held in Evansville on February 24 and broadcasted live around the world.