Charlotte Flair Explains Her 8-Month Absence From WWE
Charlotte Flair, a member of the Four Horsewomen and daughter of pro wrestler Ric Flair, is a keystone of the WWE women's division. She is a former Diva's Champion, 6-time WWE Raw Women's Champion, 7-time WWE Smackdown Women's Champion, and 2-time NXT Women's Champion.
RELATED: Bray Wyatt Discusses The Moment He Shared In The Ring With Undertaker At Raw 30 From May to December of 2022, Charlotte Flair was away from WWE television. She made her return on the December 30 episode of Smackdown Live, where she challenged Ronda Rousey for the Smackdown Women's Championship and effectively squashed the champion. With this victory, she entered into her 14th championship reign.
Charlotte Flair Describes The Obstacles That Delayed Her Return
In an interview with Joseph Staszewski of the New York Post, Charlotte Flair explained why she was away from WWE television for so long. She originally took some time off for her wedding to AEW star Andrade El Idolo. However, dental issues that Charlotte has experienced since her childhood began to flare up. The article writes:
She experienced issues that again needed immediate attention. So after her honeymoon, Flair underwent multiple dental procedures after which she could not risk being hit in the face for weeks at a time. Flair said she probably could have been back for SummerSlam in late July, but stayed out longer knowing she still had one more procedure to get through.“I had to,” she said. “I didn’t have a choice but to take care of these issues.
It's not entirely clear what's in store for Charlotte Flair. Fans are used to seeing Charlotte as a heel, but this new iteration of her is more light-hearted and connected to the fans. It should be a refreshing change and a chance for Charlotte to reinvent herself.
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