Following her defeat to Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41, Charlotte Flair found herself in an unexpected predicament with WWE, as the company reportedly had no creative direction for her at the time. This situation unfolded just months after Flair, returning from a year-long injury absence, had made a triumphant comeback at the 2025 Royal Rumble by outlasting Roxanne Perez to claim her second Rumble victory, before ultimately falling short in her attempt to recapture the WWE Women’s Championship from Stratton.
The Queen’s Unexpected Alliance with Alexa Bliss
In the months after her WrestleMania 41 setback, Flair underwent a character shift, embracing a fan-favorite role. Simultaneously, Alexa Bliss continually suggested to management that she and Flair be paired together in a tag team. Their eventual partnership formed under the name “Allies of Convenience,” a reluctant alliance that led to significant success inside the ring. At SummerSlam, they dethroned The Judgment Day’s duo of Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez to seize the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship on August 2. Their reign, however, was relatively short-lived, with The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) capturing the belts after 100 days on the November 10, 2025 episode of RAW.
Charlotte Flair Reveals WWE’s Creative Stalemate Post-WrestleMania
During a recent interview with Clutchpoints, Charlotte Flair addressed her uncertain status following WrestleMania 41. She admitted that WWE had not mapped out any plans for her, leaving her unclear about her future in the company. Expressing her vulnerability during this period, Flair highlighted the pivotal role Alexa Bliss’s persistence played in reviving her momentum and giving her new direction on WWE programming.
“I wrote the essay, and then Lexi [Alexa Bliss] had been pitching to partner with me. And, I had been such an isolated character for so long. And then Evolution happened. I couldn’t have planned it better. I had just gotten to a point where they had no creative for me after WrestleMania. What was next was to, I don’t know, rebuild. And like [John] Cena said, ‘Don’t be perfect, be you,'” Flair recalled.
This quote underlines how Flair, long recognized as “The Queen,” depended on teaming up with Bliss to rekindle her WWE journey after a period without direction. She also referenced the advice of WWE legend John Cena during this transitional period.
Allies of Convenience Impact the Women’s Tag Division
As their partnership developed, Flair and Bliss’s “Allies of Convenience” tag team drew both fan attention and storyline opportunities. Their in-ring chemistry was apparent, and their feud with top teams like The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) established them as fixtures in the division. In a standout match on RAW, they relinquished their titles to The Kabuki Warriors, signaling a new chapter but solidifying their impact as champions.
Their dynamic continued beyond their title run, providing highlights such as interrupting Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky’s backstage moments, a segment that generated buzz online among WWE fans.
Recent Achievements and Ongoing Rivalries
On a recent SmackDown episode, both Flair and Bliss—now collectively known as The Allies of Convenience—joined forces with RHIYO (Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky) to earn a significant victory over current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors, alongside Lash Legend and Nia Jax, in a high-profile tag-team match. This victory underscored the strength and ongoing presence of Flair and Bliss within the women’s division, despite earlier uncertainty about their direction.
Outlook for Charlotte Flair After WWE’s Creative Hesitation
Charlotte Flair’s trajectory following WrestleMania 41 highlights how rapidly fortunes can shift within WWE. Despite a period of creative stagnation, her unwillingness to step away combined with Alexa Bliss’s advocacy for their partnership allowed her to forge new storylines and continue as a central figure in women’s wrestling. As WWE’s booking continues to evolve, Flair’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of adaptability and perseverance for high-profile talent navigating uncertain circumstances.
Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair interrupt Rhea & IYO’s backstage promo
I love how sarcastic Alexa has been towards Rhea lately! 😭 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lcEy32s1rc
— Scorched Bliss (@ScorchedBliss) January 3, 2026
