10 Biggest WWE Developmental Success Stories
3. Charlotte
It's ironic that her father made his name visiting every territory as the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, because despite her position as one of the most accomplished Women's wrestlers in the world, Charlotte Flair has never ever had a match outside of WWE.
Signing a developmental deal in 2012, she required more than just good genetics to follow in her father's footsteps, as brother David painfully proved in his brief-but-dire WCW run. The all-around training offered in WWE's now-customary NXT/Performance Center setup was crucial in setting Charlotte up with the best possible range of fundamental skills to make it on WWE's largest stage.
A gifted athlete, she was a championship volleyball player and certified trainer in her formative years before taking a chance on a career in sports entertainment. Her progress in such a short time has been remarkable. This time five years ago, current SmackDown Live! Women's Champion Naomi was a Funkadactyl with two years on the clock. Charlotte was a month away from even starting training.
JBL's cliché for Randy Orton probably better applies to Flair as a female star - WWE really did build her from the ground up.