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 a prominent American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She performs on the SmackDown brand and is recognized as one of the leading female wrestlers in the industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: First appearance in WCW

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

May 17, 2012: Signed developmental contract with WWE

On May 17, 2012, Charlotte Flair signed a developmental contract with WWE.

2012: Begins Training with WWE

In 2012, Charlotte Flair started her training with WWE.

July 17, 2013: First televised singles match

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

January 22, 2014: Returned after Injury

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

2014: Heel turn in NXT

Charlotte Flair turned Heel for the first time since 2014 in NXT.

2014: Named Rookie of the Year by PWI

In 2014, Charlotte Flair was named Rookie of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI).

January 21, 2015: NXT Women's Championship rematch

On January 21, 2015, Charlotte Flair had a rematch for the NXT Women's Championship against Sasha Banks on NXT.

July 13, 2015: WWE Main Roster Debut

On July 13, 2015, Charlotte Flair debuted on WWE's main roster on Raw as part of a "revolution" in the Divas division alongside Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks.

2015: Promoted to WWE's Main Roster

In 2015, Charlotte Flair was promoted to WWE's main roster.

January 4, 2016: Attacked Becky Lynch

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

April 11, 2016: Defended Title against Natalya

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

October 3, 2016: Main Evented RAW

On October 3, 2016, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks main evented Raw in a Women's Championship match.

October 2016: Headlined WWE pay-per-view Event

In October 2016, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks became the first women to headline a WWE pay-per-view event.

2016: Drafted to Raw

In 2016, Charlotte Flair was drafted to the Raw brand as part of the WWE draft.

2016: Woman of the Year and Top Female Professional Wrestler

In 2016, PWI readers voted Charlotte Flair Woman of the Year and Top Female Professional Wrestler.

January 29, 2017: Retained Title at Royal Rumble

On January 29, 2017, Charlotte Flair retained the Raw Women's Championship over 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 in her career.

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

On March 11, 2018, at Fastlane, Charlotte Flair defeated Ruby Riott to retain her SmackDown Women's Championship, and was subsequently challenged by Asuka.

2019: Headlined WrestleMania 35

In 2019, Charlotte Flair's match with Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35 was the first time that a women's match had headlined WWE's flagship event.

2020: Royal Rumble Winner

In 2020, Charlotte Flair won the Royal Rumble match.

January 31, 2021: Lost 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 Championship back to Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler due to interference from Lacey Evans and Ric Flair.

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

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

October 12, 2022: Collaboration with Rockford Collection

On October 12, 2022, Charlotte Fliehr collaborated with the jewelry brand Rockford Collection to release a new line of designer rings called Eminence.

May 14, 2024: Cast in indie horror film

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 Women's Royal Rumble match

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