Fans witnessed the former WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair suffer an injury on live television at last week’s episode of SmackDown. While there were no official updates on the status of her injury, WWE just confirmed that she will be staying out of action for a long time and might not be present at the upcoming Royal Rumble with no imminent return date.

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WWE SmackDown’s color commentator Kevin Patrick provided fans with an update on Flair’s injury. While a recap from last week’s match was playing, Patrick stated that Flair would be out of action for almost 9 months. This decision has been taken as she had suffered a knee injury last week.

On last week’s episode of Tribute to the Troops at SmackDown, Charlotte Flair faced off against the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka. The mishap that led to the injury was something that fans were not able to unsee. Following the event, Flair was sent back to her Florida home, where she received a complete medical evaluation before the decision was made.

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This update means “The Queen” is likely to miss WWE’s marquee WrestleMania event next year in April. While fans were still in shock with this news, Flair responded to the news on her social media. This time off might have a massive impact on a lot of things at SmackDown and the star’s career as well.

The 9-month halt could mean that fans will witness her in her complete glory inside the ring at the time of Bash in Berlin, on August 24, 2024. She will be absent from other PLEs such as Royal Rumble. This is her second hiatus this year. Following her defeat at the hands of Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39, the 37-year-old star took a couple of months off as she was set to marry AEW star, Manuel Andrade.

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Currently, she was caught up in the fight between Bianca Belair and the Damage CTRL. Flair who is on Belair’s side has helped her on various occasions. Belair and Flair along with Shotzi have allied against the Damage CTRL. Becky Lynch was also a part of this alliance for a short period during the 2023 Survivor Series. While Flair is absent, Mia Yim and Zelina Vega are seen aiding Shotzi and Bianca Belair. Will the two ally with Belair to take down Damage CTRL while Flair is absent? Do you think Flair will return at a major PLE and challenge a champion?

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