Charlotte Flair, revered as the Queen of WWE, has embarked on the path to recovery alongside her husband, WWE Superstar Andrade, approximately one month after undergoing knee surgery.
The setback occurred during the December 8th episode of SmackDown in a match against Asuka, resulting in a severe injury that included a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus in her left knee. This necessitated surgical intervention, imposing a minimum hiatus of nine months.
In a heartening update, Charlotte, who missed this year’s WrestleMania in Philadelphia due to an injury, shared a workout video with Andrade on her Instagram stories. Remarkably, just 32 days post-surgery, she was already engaged in weightlifting and using a stationary bicycle, showcasing her resilience and determination. Accompanying the video was a simple yet powerful caption – “SWEAT.”
Her absence from WrestleMania dealt a significant blow to both Charlotte and WWE, as she could have featured in a marquee matchup against formidable opponents like Bianca Belair or Jade Cargill on the grand stage.
Ric Flair, the legendary Nature Boy and Charlotte’s father, recently provided insights into his daughter’s recovery during an appearance on the Casual Conversations podcast. Acknowledging Charlotte’s unfamiliarity with being out of action, Ric expressed confidence in her triumphant return from the injury.
“She’ll come back from this injury,” assured Ric, acknowledging the stress it caused Charlotte, who has not faced such setbacks in a considerable time.
“She’ll come through the surgery, they’ll put some stem cells in her, she’ll come back, and it’ll be the greatest storyline of all time,” he predicted with unwavering optimism. The anticipation for Charlotte Flair’s return continues to build, fueled by the support of her family and the wrestling community.