Looks like several news media thought it was real even though it's part of the

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...storyline  :

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/ronda-rousey-gets-suspended-and-fined-after-attacking-a-referee/

https://people.com/sports/ronda-rousey-suspended-indefinitely-after-attacking-officials-at-wwe-summerslam/

https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/ronda-rousey-suspended-fined-attacking-referee-during-summerslam/ODHG5NLPPVFUZB7QMRSIY7JQ5M/

https://www.djournal.com/lifestyle/arts-entertainment/ronda-rousey-suspended-from-wwe/article_6a0e8663-dcbc-5148-a880-2ea22db19ba0.html

https://www.etonline.com/ronda-rousey-suspended-indefinitely-from-wwe-after-attacking-summerslam-official-188490