10 Things We Learned From WWE SmackDown Live! (May 2)
7. The Queen Turns
After her top billing in the 'Superstar Shake-up' and competitive contests with SmackDown Live! Women's Champion Naomi, the Charlotte Flair babyface turn looked imminent, but it took a fortnight of beatdowns from the newly christened 'Welcoming Committee' to trigger the crowd-pleasing switch.
The simplistic-but-satisfying feud has been one of the most solid stories in the company since the various roster trades, with Charlotte's domineering presence on the blue brand threatening the security of established heels Natalya, Carmella and fellow draftee Tamina.
He instant success forcing a union between the villainous trio, Charlotte was the prime target at the conclusion of her title match last week, with champion Naomi also getting caught in the crossfire after the competitive contest.
Flair was taken out again this week, but gamely recovered from the backstage assault to join the champion as a tag team partner at the tail end of her handicap beating from Nattie and 'The Princess of Staten Island'.
The reaction from the crowd vindicated the excellent decision to make the switch, with Charlotte receiving a thunderous response as she tagged in and took control on the heels. It would ultimately be for naught, with the Welcoming Committee's numerical advantage allowing James Ellsworth to distract Naomi long enough for Carmella to pick up the huge victory.