Charlotte Flair has encountered health problems recently after being attacked by Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre. Due to these complications, Flair was not cleared to compete two weeks ago, and last week, she awaited medical clearance from Lily before returning to action. This ongoing medical standstill suggests that Flair might miss this week’s WWE SmackDown event.
Despite her injury concerns, Flair appeared in Las Vegas for the WrestleMania 43 announcement, joining prominent WWE figures including Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, and Triple H. However, after the historic reveal that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, Flair did not make any statements and may not return to SmackDown due to the travel and recovery demands.
Role as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion and Recent Appearances
Charlotte Flair currently holds one half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, though she did not carry her title at the Las Vegas event. In contrast, Seth Rollins was present with his World Heavyweight Championship. It remains unclear why Flair left her title behind, but it could have been an oversight by WWE’s event organizers.
There is no scheduled appearance or defense involving Flair and her tag team championship on this week’s SmackDown in Virginia. Instead, Tiffany Stratton is set to defend her title against Jade Cargill, and Brock Lesnar’s return has been announced, making the show highly anticipated.
Upcoming SmackDown Expectations Amid Flair’s Absence
This week’s SmackDown looks poised to be one of the most significant shows in recent history, building on the momentum from last week’s event in Chicago, where AJ Lee made a surprising return. Flair’s possible absence adds tension and concern among fans who have followed her recent struggles in the ring and recovery process.
With the ongoing medical issues affecting Charlotte Flair’s ability to compete, her status remains uncertain, casting doubt on her immediate WWE schedule. How her recovery progresses will likely influence future appearances and her role within the tag team title picture.
