Charlotte Flair Given Storyline $100,000 Fine & Suspension By WWE
WWE deals Charlotte Flair a hefty kayfabe punishment for crimes committed on Raw.
Charlotte Flair has been hit with a storyline indefinite suspension and $100,000 fine for crimes committed on last night's WWE Raw.
Adam Pearce announced the disciplinary measures on Raw Talk, seemingly placing The Queen back on ice one week following her return after testing positive for COVID-19. Pearce cited Flair putting her hands on referee Eddie Orengo as the reason.
Orengo fell afoul of Charlotte after doling out the three count as Asuka pinned Flair's shoulders to the mat in their Raw match. This came following interference from Rhea Ripley, who pulled Charlotte out of the Figure Eight, allowing Asuka to strike as Flair let herself get distracted by the Raw Women's Champion.
A crucifix pin ended up putting Flair away.
Last week saw Charlotte return to television after a month-long absence over WrestleMania 37 season. She cemented a full heel turn with an arrogant mic drop promo and assault on Ripley and Asuka, whom she is targeting ahead of next month's WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view.
There's currently no word on which combination of these wrestlers will contest the Raw Women's Title on that show. Ripley took the belt from Asuka at WM37.