Charlotte Flair made her first appearance since WrestleMania 41 on this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Dayton, Ohio — and things didn’t go as “The Queen” had hoped.
Flair had been absent since her loss to Tiffany Stratton in the WWE Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania 41. Upon her return, she stepped into the ring to announce her intentions to reclaim the title. However, the Dayton crowd greeted her with loud boos, throwing her off her game.
Visibly irritated and unable to deliver her message, Flair stormed out of the ring without saying much.
Backstage, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis tried to reason with her, urging her to show leadership. Flair, still upset, insisted on leaving. Before she could, though, she was interrupted by another returning Superstar — Alexa Bliss — setting the stage for what could be a new rivalry.
The Queen is FED UP with Dayton, Ohio! 😡@MsCharlotteWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/R6Dn1JWWhT
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
"Let's chat."
What's @AlexaBliss_WWE have in mind for @MsCharlotteWWE?? 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gP3gq9ID0Z
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
Nia Jax has secured her next opportunity to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship — but she has Naomi to thank for the assist.
On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Jax defeated Jade Cargill to become the number one contender. While Cargill dominated much of the match, things took a turn when her rival Naomi attacked Stratton at ringside. The ambush distracted Cargill just long enough for Jax to hit the AnNiaihilator and pick up the win.
A date for the title match has yet to be announced.
WAIT A MINUTE!
Naomi just attacked @tiffstrattonwwe 😱@TheTrinity_Fatu #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qVC1g9ZRdJ
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
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