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3. Brilliant Characterisation From The New Champ

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WWE have changed the formatting of their shows so that the next segment often bleeds into the previous one. That's why Kurt Angle's entrance interrupted Charlotte's victory celebrations. Rather than slink off into the background, Flair did something special by acknowledging that Kurt muscled in on her time.

First, she asked if the "You Suck" chants were for her. Then, Charlotte pointed at her newly-won title as if to suggest she didn't appreciate Angle's cut off. When Kurt smiled, clapped and walked away, Flair followed him briefly like she might clock him.

Subtle. Easy. Genius.

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