History of Charlotte Flair in Timeline
Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, better known by her ring name Charlotte Flair, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Performing on the SmackDown brand, Flair is recognized for her athleticism and wrestling lineage. Presently, she is sidelined from wrestling due to a significant knee injury, having torn her ACL, MCL, and meniscus.
April 5, 1986: Birth of Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr
Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, better known as Charlotte Flair, was born on April 5, 1986.
1993: Charlotte Flair's First Appearance in Professional Wrestling
In 1993, Charlotte Flair made her first appearance in professional wrestling alongside her father, Ric Flair, in World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
2000: Charlotte Flair's Involvement in WCW Family Feud
In 2000, Charlotte Flair became embroiled in a heated WCW storyline involving her father, Ric Flair, her half-brother David, and wrestling personality Vince Russo. Her involvement included appearing in vignettes and even physically participating in matches alongside her family members. The feud culminated in a retirement match between Ric and David, with Charlotte playing a pivotal role in securing her father's victory.
December 6, 2004: Charlotte Flair Witnesses Historic Women's Championship Match
On December 6, 2004, Charlotte Flair witnessed a significant moment in WWE history as Lita and Trish Stratus competed for the WWE Women's Championship in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.
2004: Charlotte Flair's High School Athletic Achievements
During her time at Providence High School, Charlotte Flair excelled in volleyball, earning two NCHSAA 4 A-State championships and being recognized as team captain and player of the year in 2004.
2005: Charlotte Flair's Volleyball Career at Appalachian State University
Charlotte Flair continued her volleyball journey at Appalachian State University in 2005 and 2006.
2006: Charlotte Flair's Continued Pursuit of Volleyball
Charlotte Flair's passion for volleyball continued as she played for a second season at Appalachian State University.
September 5, 2008: Arrest for Assaulting a Police Officer
On September 5, 2008, Charlotte Flair was arrested in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for assaulting a police officer after an altercation involving her then-boyfriend and her father. She accepted a plea deal for a lesser charge and received a sentence of 45 days in jail, which was later reduced to supervised probation and a $200 fine.
2008: Charlotte Flair Graduates from NC State University
Charlotte Flair graduated from North Carolina State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in public relations, demonstrating her commitment to education alongside her athletic pursuits.
May 2010: First Marriage to Riki Johnson
Charlotte Flair married Riki Johnson in May 2010.
May 17, 2012: Charlotte Flair Embarks on Her WWE Journey
Charlotte Flair officially began her WWE journey on May 17, 2012, when she signed a developmental contract, marking the start of her transformation into a wrestling superstar.
2012: Charlotte Flair Signs with WWE
Charlotte Flair signed a developmental contract with WWE in 2012 and began her training.
February 2013: End of First Marriage
Charlotte Flair's marriage to Riki Johnson ended in February 2013.
March 29, 2013: Passing of Reid Flair
Charlotte Flair's younger brother, Reid, tragically passed away on March 29, 2013.
July 17, 2013: Charlotte Flair's NXT Debut
Charlotte Flair's televised singles debut in NXT took place on July 17, 2013, where she showcased her skills against Bayley.
January 22, 2014: Charlotte Flair's Return and Heel Turn
Following a two-month hiatus due to injury, Charlotte Flair returned to NXT on January 22, 2014, aligning herself with Summer Rae and Sasha Banks, solidifying her transition into a villainous character.
2014: Charlotte Flair Named Rookie of the Year
Charlotte Flair was recognized for her talent and potential in 2014 when she was named Rookie of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI).
January 21, 2015: Charlotte Flair Defends NXT Women's Championship in Rematch
Charlotte Flair successfully defended her NXT Women's Championship against Sasha Banks in a rematch that took place on January 21, 2015.
July 13, 2015: The "Revolution" in the Divas Division
On July 13, 2015, Stephanie McMahon initiated a significant shift in the landscape of women's wrestling in WWE by introducing Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Sasha Banks as members of the main roster, marking the beginning of what was dubbed the "Divas Revolution."
October 2015: End of Second Marriage
Charlotte Flair's marriage to Thomas Latimer ended in October 2015.
2015: Charlotte Flair's Main Roster Debut
Charlotte Flair's hard work and success in NXT led to her promotion to WWE's main roster in 2015.
January 4, 2016: Charlotte turns villainous
On January 4, 2016, Charlotte solidified her villainous turn for the first time since 2014 in NXT by attacking Becky Lynch after losing to her.
January 2016: Muscle & Fitness Feature
Charlotte Flair was featured in the January 2016 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.
April 11, 2016: Charlotte retains Divas Championship
On April 11, 2016, Charlotte successfully defended her Divas Championship against Natalya.
October 3, 2016: Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks Make History in a Rematch
October 3, 2016, marked a historic moment for women in WWE as Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks main evented Raw in a Women's Championship match, mirroring a similar event Flair witnessed in her childhood.
October 2016: Charlotte Flair Makes History as a WWE Headliner
In October 2016, Charlotte Flair, along with Sasha Banks, made history by becoming the first woman to headline a WWE pay-per-view event.
2016: Charlotte's ring name is changed to Charlotte Flair
Around 2016, Charlotte's ring name was lengthened to Charlotte Flair.
2016: Charlotte Flair's Dominance Recognized by PWI Readers
Charlotte Flair's impact in WWE was solidified in 2016 when she was voted Woman of the Year and Top Female Professional Wrestler by PWI readers.
January 29, 2017: Charlotte retains Raw Women's Championship
On January 29, 2017, Charlotte successfully retained her Raw Women's Championship title against Bayley at the Royal Rumble.
April 11, 2017: Charlotte moves to SmackDown
On April 11, 2017 Charlotte was moved to the SmackDown brand as part of the Superstar Shake-up.
December 7, 2017: Psych: The Movie Debut
Charlotte Flair made her film debut in "Psych: The Movie", playing the character Heather Rockrear, on December 7, 2017.
2017: Release of "Second Nature"
In 2017, "Second Nature," a joint biography of Charlotte Flair and her father, Ric Flair, was released, revealing details about her personal life and wrestling career.
2017: Sports Illustrated Recognition
In 2017, Charlotte Flair was ranked 29th on Sports Illustrated's list of the 50 fittest female athletes.
2017: Charlotte feuds with the Riott Squad
Towards the end of 2017, Charlotte, Becky Lynch, and Naomi feuded with the debuting Riott Squad.
March 11, 2018: Charlotte retains SmackDown Women's Championship
On March 11, 2018, Charlotte defeated Ruby Riott at Fastlane to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship.
June 2018: ESPN Body 10 Feature
In June 2018, Charlotte Flair was featured in ESPN Body 10 magazine.
October 2018: Lawsuit by Riki Johnson
Riki Johnson filed a lawsuit against Charlotte Flair, her father, author Brian Shields, and WWE in October 2018, alleging "defamatory statements" made in the book "Second Nature."
February 2019: Relationship with Andrade Begins
Charlotte Flair began a relationship with Mexican wrestler Andrade in February 2019.
2019: WrestleMania History Made with First Women's Main Event
Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Ronda Rousey created history at WrestleMania 35 in 2019 when their match became the first women's match to headline WWE's biggest event.
2019: Charlotte is drafted to Raw
Charlotte was drafted to the Raw brand as part of the 2019 draft.
January 1, 2020: Engagement to Andrade
Charlotte Flair got engaged to Mexican wrestler Manuel Andrade Oropeza, better known as Andrade, on January 1, 2020.
January 26, 2020: Royal Rumble Victory
On January 26, 2020, Charlotte Flair emerged victorious at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, outlasting other competitors to win the annual Royal Rumble match by lastly eliminating Shayna Baszler.
2020: Charlotte Flair Wins the Royal Rumble
Charlotte Flair's dominance in the ring was showcased in 2020 when she emerged victorious in the Royal Rumble match.
2021: Guest Appearance on "Punky Brewster"
In 2021, Charlotte Flair, alongside fellow wrestler Alexa Bliss, made a guest appearance as her wrestling persona on the television show "Punky Brewster."
2021: SmackDown Women's Champion and Title Exchange
In 2021, as part of the WWE Draft, Charlotte Flair was drafted to SmackDown while holding the Raw Women's Championship. In an unprecedented move, she exchanged titles with Becky Lynch, making Flair the SmackDown Women's Champion for a record-breaking sixth time.
January 29, 2022: Royal Rumble Participation and Challenge
On January 29, 2022, Charlotte Flair participated in the Women's Royal Rumble match, where she was ultimately eliminated by the returning Ronda Rousey. Subsequently, Rousey chose to challenge Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 38.
May 27, 2022: Marriage to Andrade
Charlotte Flair married Mexican wrestler Andrade in Mexico on May 27, 2022.
October 12, 2022: Eminence Jewelry Collaboration
On October 12, 2022, Charlotte Flair partnered with the jewelry brand Rockford Collection to launch a new line of designer rings called "Eminence."
May 14, 2024: Casting in "You Lose You Die"
On May 14, 2024, it was announced that Charlotte Flair had been cast in the indie horror film "You Lose You Die," where she will portray a character called "Ms. Perfect".
