12 Secret FCW Histories Of WWE Superstars

11. Charlotte Flair's "Pops"

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Charlotte Flair's story of revealing herself as Ric Flair's daughter to the FCW management team was one of the more charming tales of the ramshackle state of things in the Tampa Warehouse.

She noted how the registration paperwork asked about friends or family already in the industry, to which she simply stated "Pops". It took further clarification between the coaches and the future 'Queen' to realise her remarkable family ties.

 
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