Charlotte Flair, known as The Queen in WWE, has been out of action since December due to a left knee injury sustained during a match against Asuka on SmackDown. The diagnosis revealed a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus, leading to surgery in January to address the injury. The expected timeline for her recovery was set at nine months, leaving a possibility for her return later this year, barring any setbacks during rehabilitation. Recently, Flair shared an update on her recovery progress while working out in Tulum, Mexico alongside her husband Andrade.
In an Instagram post, Flair expressed her determination to focus solely on her recovery, shutting out any negativity about potential setbacks. She also addressed concerns from fans regarding her choice to wear high heels during a recent appearance on a Fanatics Live stream at WWE World in Philadelphia. Flair reassured fans that her doctor had approved of her wearing heels, emphasizing that her knee was feeling good and showing signs of improvement post-surgery.
Charlotte Flair (Via WWE/Twitter)
As Flair continues to navigate her recovery from the most significant injury of her career, fans eagerly anticipate her eventual return to WWE television. However, during her appearance at the Fanatics Live stream auction, Flair discussed uncertainties about her character direction upon returning. With a history of portraying a heel character, Flair pondered over whether to embrace a new role as a face or stick to her villainous persona, considering the challenges of transitioning to a different character dynamic.
The timeline suggests a potential return to WWE television around September if Flair’s rehabilitation progresses as planned, considering the complexities of recovering from multiple ligament tears. The WWE Universe eagerly awaits Charlotte Flair’s comeback, unsure of whether they will see her emerge as a hero or a villain upon her much-anticipated return to the ring.
