Backstage Update On WWE's Plans For Charlotte Flair

What next for the brand-conquering Queen?

by Andy H Murray
Charlotte Flair
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If you hadn't already figured it out, WWE plan on having Charlotte Flair challenge for the Raw Women's Championship regardless of what happens when Asuka defends against Nia Jax at Backlash 2020 this weekend.

This story comes to us from Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Whoever triumphs between Nia and Asuka, the winner gets Charlotte, who scored a tainted victory over 'The Empress Tomorrow' when Jax made her presence felt during their Raw main event this week.

Flair was all over Raw, in fact, featuring in seven of the night's 16 segments, as WWE continues to push her as the female face of the company.

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It was reported yesterday that Flair is done with NXT for the time being.

Charlotte was kept protected at TakeOver: In Your House last Sunday, where she lost her NXT Women's Championship to Io Shirai in a Triple Threat that also featured Rhea Ripley. Ripley, the former champion, was pinned by Shirai while Flair had her locked in a Figure Eight, which appeared to signpost Io vs. Charlotte in a singles match. It looks like this is on hold for now.

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WWE's monster-push of Charlotte continues.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.