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Ronda Rousey shows off her toughness in new SNL promos
Ronda Rousey is in New York this week as she prepares to host Saturday Night Live for the first time, and on Thursday fans got their first peek at the former UFC bantamweight champ’s comedic skills when the variety show released its weekly promos.
In the new spots, Rousey and cast member Beck Bennett spend some time together, with the comedian trying to soften the MMA star’s tough exterior, only to find an even tougher interior.
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Bennett’s wrestling alter ego, Beck “The Wreck,” also shows up and gets to live out his dream when his signature Noggin Lock move gets turned into a hip toss from Rousey.
Rousey will get a chance to show off her sense of humor in a longer format soon, as she is reportedly set to star in Tina Fey’s upcoming film Do Nothing B------.
GALLERY: ATHLETES WHO HAVE APPEARED ON SNL
Athletes Who Have Appeared on SNL
Dexter Fowler, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo
Nov. 5, 2016
Ronda Rousey
Jan. 23, 2016
Dennis Rodman
April 6, 2013
Usain Bolt
Oct. 13, 2012
Eli Manning
May 5, 2012
Charles Barkley
Jan. 12, 2012
Carmelo Anthony
April 2, 2011
Mark Sanchez
April 10, 2010
Michael Phelps
Sept. 13, 2008
LeBron James
Sept. 29, 2007
Peyton Manning
March 24, 2007
Lance Armstrong
Oct. 29, 2005
Tom Brady
April 16, 2005
Andy Roddick
Nov. 8, 2003
John McEnroe
Nov. 8, 2003
Jeff Gordon
Jan. 11, 2003
Jonny Moseley
March 2, 2002
David Wells, David Cone and Derek Jeter
Dec. 1, 2001
Nomar Garciaparra
Oct. 14, 2000
David Cone, Tino Martinez, Graeme Lloyd and David Wells
Oct. 24, 1998
Shaquille O'Neal
Oct. 3, 1998
Evander Holyfield
Nov. 16, 1996
Kerri Strug
Sept. 28, 1996
Dennis Rodman
May 11, 1996
Deion Sanders
Feb. 18, 1995
George Foreman
Dec. 17, 1994
Nancy Kerrigan
March 12, 1994
Muggsy Bogues and Charles Barkley
Sept. 25, 1993
Michael Jordan
Sept. 28, 1991
Chris Evert
Nov. 11, 1989
Wayne Gretzky
May 13, 1989
Joe Montana
Jan. 24, 1987
Walter Payton
Jan. 24, 1987
Billy Martin
May 24, 1986
Marvelous Marvin Hagler
May 17, 1986
Alex Karras
Feb. 2, 1985
Bob Uecker
Oct. 13, 1984
Bill Russell
Nov. 3, 1979
O.J. Simpson
Feb. 25, 1978
Fran Tarkenton
Jan. 29, 1977
– Brendan Maloy
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