Charlotte Flair survived the opening-round match in the Queen of the Ring Tournament on WWE SmackDown, winning a fatal four-way match against Jade Cargill, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca on June 12.
What happened?
Flair moved on to the next round after locking Valkyria in the Figure Eight, forcing her to tap out.
The match was filled with twists and momentum shifts, with outside interference from B-FAB, Michin, Alexa Bliss, and WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton adding to the chaos.
Why it matters for Charlotte Flair
Following the victory, Blake Monroe sent a message, questioning Flair's alliance with Bliss in her “Dear Diary” vignette.
Monroe praised Flair as one of the greats, but then criticized her for teaming up with Bliss, saying it made her soft and weak.
What comes next?
Monroe ended the segment with a warning to Flair and the rest of SmackDown’s women’s division, saying her beauty is blinding and the glamor is coming to SmackDown.
A couple of months ago, Flair described Monroe as “spunky” and praised her personality, but it looks like Monroe didn’t take it as a compliment.
The Queen of the Ring Tournament continues, with Flair moving on to the next round after her win on June 12.
What's at stake?
Flair's victory sets her up for a potential showdown with other top stars in the tournament, including Monroe, who is making a name for herself on SmackDown.
Monroe's criticism of Flair's alliance with Bliss adds a new layer to their potential matchup, with Monroe looking to prove herself as a solo star.
The tournament will continue to unfold on upcoming episodes of SmackDown, with Flair looking to make a deep run and claim the Queen of the Ring title.