Charlotte Flair is the benchmark performer available in the women’s locker room in the WWE let alone in professional wrestling. The 13-time Women’s Champion (some might say a 16-time champ) has literally done it all inside the squared circle to set the standard so high for the up-and-coming superstars. She’s a wrestling royalty by all means who wasn’t keen on pursuing the career, at first.
For those who don’t know, Charlotte Flair was actually a volleyball player in her school days. Real name, Ashley Flair, the athlete then got transferred to North Carolina State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in public relations in Spring 2008. She was also appointed as a trainer in this field until she changes up mind about her career.
WWE Smackdown: Charlotte Flair Has Much More To Do In Her Career
WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair recently had a sit-down with Jetset Magazine to talk about her wrestling career. The Queen was quick to point out that it wasn’t until her mid-20s that she decided to enter the wrestling business. She credited her success for having the pledge on extending the family legacy started by her father, Ric Flair. But she also continued to carve the path on her own.
“Extending my father’s legacy while building my own has been paramount to my success,” Charlotte Flair said. “I never dreamed about being a sports entertainer when I was growing up, but when I made the decision in 2012, it changed my life. The ring is like home to me. Having the opportunity to go out every night and perform for an audience is the greatest feeling.”
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Charlotte Flair is a role model in the wrestling world
A bigger portion of the wrestling universe considers Charlotte Flair to be a role model, regardless of gender. For her, it means a lot to inspire those younger fans who now consider wrestling to be their future.
“Being a role model for that little girl or little boy sitting in the front row means the world to me,” the genetically superior athlete said. “I truly get the best of both worlds.”
Apart from the several title wins in her career, Charlotte Flair became the first female to headline a WWE pay-per-view event (Hell in a Cell) in October 2016 (alongside Sasha Banks). She was also one of three women to headline WrestleMania for the first time, in 2019 (alongside Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey).
