Several WWE Superstars, such as Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, and Tiffany Stratton, have risen in the absence of Charlotte Flair. Charlotte Flair has been out of action due to a knee injury since last December. She faced Asuka in a match on an episode of WWE SmackDown, and during this encounter, Flair sustained a severe knee injury.
It was later revealed that Charlotte Flair tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus. WWE announced that she required immediate surgery due to the extent of the damage, which necessitated a lengthy recovery time. Flair has now been absent from in-ring competition for more than eight months.
During her absence, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, and Tiffany Stratton have made significant strides in the women’s division. Liv Morgan and Nia Jax claimed the WWE Women’s World Championship and WWE Women’s Championship, respectively, while Tiffany Stratton secured the Women’s Money in the Bank contract.
Now on the road to recovery, Charlotte Flair has been keeping fans updated on her progress. Recently, she hinted at a potential confrontation with her former rival, Rhea Ripley, who defeated her in their last encounter.
Charlotte Flair responds to Rhea Ripley’s challenge
Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley have a storied history, with their rivalry dating back to 2020. At WrestleMania 36, Flair defeated Ripley to capture the NXT Women’s Championship. The two clashed again a year later at Money in the Bank for the RAW Women’s Championship, where Flair successfully defeated Ripley to capture the title.
Their paths crossed once more at WrestleMania 39, where Rhea Ripley finally overcame Charlotte Flair in an intense bout to capture the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship. Recently, a clip surfaced online showing Rhea Ripley calling out The Queen for another match. Charlotte Flair responded to Ripley’s challenge by reminding her of their head-to-head record.
However, it’s important to note that both stars are currently on different brands, so it will be interesting to see if they cross paths again in the future. As Charlotte Flair continues her recovery from injury, her return could happen soon. She was initially expected to be out of action for nine months, and with eight months already passed, she may be nearing her comeback.
