Career Timeline of Charlotte Flair: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Charlotte Flair, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, known professionally as Charlotte Flair, is an accomplished American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand. She is renowned for her in-ring skills and multiple championship reigns within WWE, making her one of the most prominent figures in women's wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: First Professional Wrestling Appearance

In 1993, Charlotte Flair made her first appearance in professional wrestling alongside her father, Ric Flair, in World Championship Wrestling.

2000: WCW Appearances

In 2000, Ashley Fliehr appeared in WCW alongside her father as part of his feud with Vince Russo and her half-brother David, including an appearance on the May 15 episode of Monday Nitro and an attack on Russo at The Great American Bash on June 11.

May 17, 2012: Signed WWE Developmental Contract

On May 17, 2012, Ashley Fliehr signed a developmental contract with WWE, marking a significant step in her professional wrestling career.

2012: Begins Training with WWE

In 2012, Charlotte Flair began training with WWE, marking a significant step in her professional wrestling career.

July 17, 2013: First Televised Singles Match in NXT

On July 17, 2013, Charlotte had her first televised singles match on NXT, defeating Bayley.

January 22, 2014: Returns to NXT after Injury

On January 22, 2014, Charlotte Flair returned to NXT after a two-month absence due to an injury and began accompanying Rae and Banks to their matches.

2014: Villainous turn in NXT

For the first time since 2014, Charlotte Flair's villainous turn in NXT marked a shift in her character and wrestling persona

2014: Rookie of the Year

In 2014, Charlotte Flair was named Rookie of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI), recognizing her early success in professional wrestling.

January 21, 2015: NXT Women's Championship Rematch

On January 21, 2015, Charlotte Flair had a rematch for the NXT Women's Championship against Banks on the episode of NXT, but retained the championship.

July 13, 2015: WWE Main Roster Debut

On July 13, 2015, Charlotte Flair made her debut on WWE's main roster as part of Stephanie McMahon's "revolution" in the Divas division, forming Team PCB with Becky Lynch and Paige.

2015: Promoted to WWE's Main Roster

In 2015, Charlotte Flair was promoted to WWE's main roster, marking a significant advancement in her career.

January 4, 2016: Attacks Becky Lynch

On January 4, 2016, after losing to Becky Lynch on Raw, Charlotte Flair attacked Lynch, solidifying her villainous turn in the process.

April 11, 2016: Defends Title Against Natalya

On April 11, 2016, Charlotte Flair successfully defended the WWE Women's Championship against Natalya on Raw, continuing their feud.

October 3, 2016: Main Evented Raw

On October 3, 2016, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks main evented Raw for a Women's Championship match, marking the third time a Women's Championship match had this honor.

October 2016: Headlined a WWE Pay-Per-View Event

In October 2016, Charlotte Flair, alongside Sasha Banks, became the first woman to headline a WWE pay-per-view event, marking a historic moment for women in wrestling.

2016: WWE Draft and Championship Reign

In 2016, Charlotte Flair was drafted to the Raw brand, lost the WWE Women's Championship to Sasha Banks, regained it at SummerSlam, and dropped it again on October 3. Her ring name was also lengthened to Charlotte Flair around this time.

2016: Woman of the Year and Top Female Professional Wrestler

In 2016, PWI readers voted Charlotte Flair as Woman of the Year and Top Female Professional Wrestler, acknowledging her growing prominence and impact in the wrestling world.

January 29, 2017: Retains Raw Women's Championship

On January 29, 2017, Charlotte Flair retained the Raw Women's Championship against Bayley at the Royal Rumble.

April 11, 2017: Moved to Smackdown Brand

On April 11, 2017, Charlotte Flair was moved to the SmackDown brand as part of the Superstar Shake-up.

May 2, 2017: Aligned with Becky Lynch and Naomi

On May 2, 2017, on Smackdown, Charlotte Flair aligned herself with Becky Lynch and Naomi against The Welcoming Committee, marking a face turn for Flair.

December 7, 2017: Film debut on Psych: The Movie

On December 7, 2017, Charlotte Fliehr made her film debut on Psych: The Movie, playing Heather Rockrear.

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2017: Aligned with Becky Lynch and Naomi

Towards the end of 2017, Charlotte Flair once again aligned with Becky Lynch and Naomi to feud with the debuting Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, and Sarah Logan), after the three attacked them shortly after their debut.

2019: Headlined WrestleMania

At WrestleMania 35 in 2019, Charlotte Flair's match with Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey marked the first time a women's match headlined WWE's flagship event, signaling a significant shift in the company's perception of women's wrestling.

2019: Drafted to Raw brand

In 2019, Charlotte Flair was drafted to the Raw brand as part of the 2019 draft.

January 26, 2020: Won the Royal Rumble

On January 26, 2020, at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Charlotte Flair won the annual Royal Rumble match by lastly eliminating Shayna Baszler.

2020: Royal Rumble Winner

In 2020, Charlotte Flair won the Royal Rumble match, adding another achievement to her wrestling career.

January 31, 2021: Lost WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

On January 31, 2021, Charlotte Flair and Asuka lost the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship to Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler at the Royal Rumble due to interference from Ric Flair and Lacey Evans.

January 29, 2022: Eliminated from Women's Royal Rumble

On January 29, 2022, Charlotte Flair entered the Women's Royal Rumble match, being the last woman eliminated by the returning Ronda Rousey.

October 12, 2022: Collaboration with Rockford Collection

On October 12, 2022, Charlotte Fliehr collaborated with jewellery brand Rockford Collection, as they released a new line of designer rings named Eminence.

May 14, 2024: Cast in You Lose You Die

On May 14, 2024, it was reported that Charlotte Fliehr was cast in an indie horror film named You Lose You Die, where she would portray the character of "Ms. Perfect".

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February 1, 2025: Won the Royal Rumble for the second time

On February 1, 2025, after over a year out of action, Charlotte Flair returned from injury at the Royal Rumble. Entering the women's Royal Rumble match at #27, she won the match for the second time by lastly eliminating Roxanne Perez.