We haven't seen Charlotte Flair on WWE television since December 2023 when she faced Asuka on an episode of SmackDown; during the match, she tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus, leaving The Queen indefinitely sidelined.
Recently, there were rumblings that she might return at Saturday Night's Main Event. That didn't happen and all eyes are now on next February's Royal Rumble, where it would make perfect sense for Flair to make her return as a surprise entrant in the 30-woman bout.
A few days ago, Flair took to X to share a new photo of her seemingly preparing to step back into the ring. In fact, it sounds like she's spent the past few weeks getting ready to get back to doing what she does best.
PWInsider.com has since chimed in to reveal that the 14-time women's world champion is on the "cusp" of making a comeback and has been spotted at WWE's headquarters for a photoshoot and other "logistical work." It also sounds like storyline plans are being put in place for her.
If not the Royal Rumble, could Flair return during the first RAW on Netflix? We'll have to wait and see. However, there has been something of a changing of the guard since we last saw her and it would be interesting to see how she factors into storylines with the likes of Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton and new United States Women's Champion Chelsea Green.
We'd imagine WWE would eventually like her to tie or beat her father, WWE Hall of Famer, Ric Flair's 16-world title record, though!
"When it first happened, I thought my life was over," Flair said of the injury a few months ago. "I was like, 'Oh my gosh, a perfect storm.' My husband had just come back to the company or was on his way back. I knew he was going to be debuting soon. From the moment I was taken out, I just have kept telling myself that I’m going to come back the best version of the Queen when I do come back, and you never like to be sidelined due to an injury. But then again, I’m not sure if I would have ever sidelined myself had it not been for the injury."
"So it’s been a challenge, but a challenge I know that’s going to make me in the long run because I’ve had the opportunity over these, I think it’s been like nine, eight months now to go back and see things that I would have done over. What can I do over? Look at the landscape of the division and try to figure out where I can add character layers when I come back. I think the biggest struggle for me mentally is I’ve never not been able to rely on my athleticism."
"So like where I might not be the best on the mic or a certain look, or I’ve always been so proud of like how physical I am and not having that feel a hundred percent has been an adjustment for me where like before I was like, I' know the girls respected me for being tough and, you know, not being injured,'" she continued. "When this happened, I was like, 'I can be injured.' So it’s been a mixed blessing. For me, it feels very vulnerable. But I know that in the long run, it’s going to be better for me."
Stay tuned for more on Flair's WWE future as we have it.