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 as Charlotte Flair, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. A prominent figure in women's wrestling, she is currently one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions with Alexa Bliss, marking their first reign together. Flair is a decorated wrestler, known for her athleticism and in-ring presence.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 17, 2012: Signed WWE developmental contract

On May 17, 2012, Charlotte Flair signed a developmental contract with WWE and began training under Lodi in North Carolina before moving to NXT in Tampa, Florida.

July 17, 2013: First Televised Singles Match in NXT

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

January 22, 2014: Return from injury and accompanying Rae and Banks

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

January 21, 2015: NXT Women's Championship Rematch

On January 21, 2015, Charlotte had an NXT Women's Championship rematch against Sasha Banks, but failed to regain the title.

July 13, 2015: WWE Main Roster Debut

On July 13, 2015, Charlotte, along with Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, were introduced by Stephanie McMahon to the WWE's main roster as part of a "revolution" in the Divas division.

January 4, 2016: Attack on Becky Lynch and villainous turn

On January 4, 2016, after losing to Becky Lynch on Raw, Charlotte attacked Lynch, solidifying her villainous turn for the first time since 2014 in NXT.

April 11, 2016: Successfully Defending the Title Against Natalya

On April 11, 2016, Charlotte successfully defended the title against Natalya on Monday Night Raw after the match ended in disqualification.

January 29, 2017: Retained Raw Women's Championship against Bayley

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 with Becky Lynch and Naomi against The Welcoming Committee, turning face in the process.

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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March 11, 2018: Retained the SmackDown Women's Championship

On March 11, 2018, at Fastlane, Charlotte Flair defeated Ruby Riott to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship.

2019: Drafted to Raw brand

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

January 26, 2020: Won the Royal Rumble match

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

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

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

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

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 indie horror film 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 match for the second time

On February 1, 2025, Charlotte Flair returned from injury at the Royal Rumble, entering the women's Royal Rumble match and winning the match for the second time by lastly eliminating Roxanne Perez.