Ric Flair On ‘Major Issue’ Charlotte Flair Dealt With During WWE Hiatus

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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has commented on Charlotte Flair’s recent WWE absence, following her return and title win.

Charlotte won the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Ronda Rousey on the December 30 edition of SmackDown.

This was The Queen’s first match since losing the title to Rousey at WrestleMania Backlash that May.

Speaking on WWE After The Bell with Corey Graves, Ric Flair discussed Charlotte’s WWE absence, noting that his daughter got to spend a lot of time with her husband, AEW star Andrade El Idolo.

Noting that Charlotte also had a ‘major issue’ with her teeth following the Ronda Rousey WrestleMania Backlash bout, Ric Flair said:

“I’m so happy for her. (The wedding) happened at a time where she could take a break. The arm thing with Ronda, and she got hit in the mouth in that same match and had a major issue with her teeth.

“But it was a well-deserved rest, and sometimes it’s good to walk away from it. There was certainly no loss of respect with Ronda Rousey. I thought they had a hell of a match.

“It was a good opportunity to get away. She and (Andrade) have had an opportunity to spend a lot of time together. They bought a new home. It’s really been good for her.

“But at the same time, I know how she bad she wanted to her back in, too. After a while, all that gets old, and now I want back in. She’s doing great. I’ve never seen her this happy, really in a long time.”

Charlotte notably underwent dental surgery in 2018 after having her teeth knocked out at a house show in Oberhausen, Germany.

It was also reported in April 2021 that Charlotte’s storyline suspension was to give her time away from the ring to get more dental work done.

Ric Flair has confirmed that he will be in San Antonio, Texas for the Royal Rumble premium live event on January 28.

He noted that he and Triple H have made up, after falling out in May 2022.

Charlotte Flair has also revealed that she has a new goal, following her WWE return.

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