Top WWE Star Discusses Returning As A Babyface

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Charlotte Flair has discussed returning to WWE as a babyface.

On the December 30 edition of WWE SmackDown, Charlotte Flair made her return as a babyface to immediately challenge Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women’s Championship and defeat her for her 14th women’s title in the company.

Flair has been a heel for the majority of her WWE career and it has always been seen as her natural role in wrestling.

Speaking with Dan LeBatard on the Dan LeBatard Show, Charlotte discussed why she has always found it easier to be “an a**hole.” She said:

“Yes, it’s fun. To me, it’s just easier. For my experience, my dad is Ric Flair, I come from a legacy, I’m bigger, faster, stronger. It’s hard to be like, ‘Like me, I’m relatable.’ How do you say that humbly?”

When it was brought up that Flair was cheered upon her WWE return, Charlotte replied:

“Now, my mindset is, I’m not a good guy, I’m not a bad guy, I’m just the woman. I spent so many years trying to get people to boo me and now with the reception from the fans and them being so excited to see me, I try not to overthink it.”

“I think they want to see me be arrogant now. They want to cheer that. They don’t want me to be corny, they want me to be me. It’s more of a respect thing because of everything I’ve done in the industry.”

Charlotte Flair is currently scheduled to defend the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39 this April.

For the full lineup for the event, click here.

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