She was relegated to spectator duties for the early stages of the match as Angle was pummelled by Triple H.
But when she finally got her shot at McMahon she made the most of it, hitting her with clotheslines, judo tosses and punching combinations.
McMahon fought back but had to be saved by Triple H after being slammed to the canvas. The action spilt outside the ring as Angle and Triple H fought on the announcer's table.
Rousey then had her opportunity to square off with Triple H, hitting him with punches and lifting him on top of her shoulders. McMahon prevented her husband being tossed — but Angle re-entered to continue the beating.
Triple H managed to land a pedigree, but Rousey saved Angle from being counted out. She then locked in an armbar on Triple H, forcing McMahon to come to the rescue.
Rousey was taken out by friendly fire as Triple H catapulted Angle into her. But she recovered and locked in another armbar on McMahon to finish the match.
The reaction was almost universally positive.
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