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The Prince of the Saiyan race in Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ball, Vegeta has been one of the most popular characters in the anime and manga industry ever since he made his debut in 1989. He is the definition of arrogance and pride, making it one of his most important personality traits that has never changed. In fact, it is one of the main reasons why Vegeta has a global fanbase.
However, what manyDragon Ballfans might not know is that popular professional wrestler, actress, former judoka, and mixed martial artist, Ronda Rousey, is also a big Vegeta fan. She loves the character so much that she once revealed that Vegeta is her cartoon crush. She has talked about the character multiple times and has never shied away from expressing it.
In fact, she once represented her love for Vegeta during one of the most crucial moments of her career as a WWE wrestler. She wore a Vegeta shirt during the 2015 Wrestlemania and instantly became a favorite of the anime and WWE community.
Ronda Rousey’s love for Vegeta andDragon Ball
Rousey has had a flourishing career as a fighter, representing herself in global competitions like UFC and WWE. She has been an inspiration for many people, as she is the only woman to be the champion in both the UFC and WWE. She is considered one of the biggest professional athletes of the 21st century, and she has also dabbled in the world of Hollywood.
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However, the one feat that fans appreciate her for is her love for anime, especially for Vegeta. During an interview withFight Hub TV, Rousey not only claimed that she was obsessed withDragon Ball,but she also pointed out that Vegeta was her cartoon crush. She stated that she would recordDragon Ball’sepisodes and watch them over and over.
Buther love for Vegetadoesn’t end there. Last year during the Money in the Bank pro-wrestling event, Rousey made an appearance in an outfit that referenced Majin Vegeta from the Majin Buu saga. She had the M sign on her forehead and wore an outfit that looked exactly like Vegeta’s armor suit fromDragon Ball.
Ronda Rousey represented Vegeta during one of the biggest moments of her life
Ronda Rousey’slove for the Saiyan Prince was actually reflected when she represented Vegeta during one of the biggest moments of her life. In 2015, during Wrestlemania, former WWE wrestler The Rock brought out Rousey for a battle against Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Her appearance made all the difference as she completely dominated the ring.
However, the thing to notice was her shirt, which had the iconic “It’s Over 9000!” meme of the Saiyan Prince. Rousey’s 2015 appearance in Wrestlemania was probably one of the biggest moments of her life, as it later helped her get an official contract as a wrestler. Thus, her representing Vegeta at that moment was certainly proof of her love for the Saiyan prince.
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There is no doubt that she is totally in love with the anime character and is so deeply influenced byhis hard work and trainingthat she tries to embed it in her own life. While she has never officially confirmed it, it is possible that Vegeta is one of the main reasons why she worked so hard.
Dragon Ballis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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