When will Charlotte Flair return to WWE? Potential return date, opponent, everything we know so far

(Courtesy :Â WWE)
All WWE fans await “The Queen’s” return.
Charlotte Flair injured herself during a WWE SmackDown match against Asuka in December, sustaining a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus after falling awkwardly from the top rope and landing on her head and leg. The projected rehabilitation time was about nine months, but Flair has already confirmed on social media that she is working hard to return as soon as possible.
Flair has been posting regular videos online of the various exercises she has been doing, and “The Queen” was backstage at the latest Royal Rumble premium live event, assisting her husband, Andrade El Idolo, to make a triumphant return.
Recently Flair said on CNBC, “I’m six weeks out Thursday, I’m ahead of schedule and every day all I can think about is returning back to the ring. Especially with all the excitement of Raw going to Netflix, WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, all I can think about is getting back and winning that number 15.”
Potential return date is still not clear
Since December 2023, Charlotte Flair has been off TV and it is still unclear when she might return. But, with her rehabilitation in full force, we can expect her arrival sooner for sure. With WWE introducing new talent like Jade Cargill, the WWE women’s roster needs their “queen” to make her comeback as soon as possible.
She is working on her injured knee but still, we can expect her off tv for 9 months. She has also significantly gotten over her pain but for complete recovery, she won’t be appearing on WWE TV.
Ric Flair spoke on the potential return of Charlotte Flair
The WWE Women’s locker room appears to be doing better than in previous years, although it is without Charlotte Flair, who has been sidelined since December 2023. Ric Flair, the great wrestler, recently went on “Busted Open Radio” to update fans on his daughter’s rehabilitation and praise her skills in the ring.
“I think she’s the greatest. I think she’s arguably one of the two or three best wrestlers, period, in the company,” Flair said. “And she looks better physically now than she did when she started. I mean, she’s so committed to meal plans and her workouts.”
Flair repeated claims about Charlotte’s recuperation, claiming that she is ahead of schedule for rehab. Despite this, he pressed her to comply with the doctor’s timeline, regardless of how she felt.
“She’s so far ahead now in this rehab,” Flair explained, “but she just has to, you know, keep it in mind that she’s gotta follow Dr.’s dues and orders, and it’s got to be a nine-month recovery, no matter how good she feels.” The former World Heavyweight Champion further emphasized how important it is for Charlotte to make sure she’s healed 100%, due to her high-risk arsenal of moves. “
Let’s hope Charlotte Flair makes her return quickly, but for more updates on Charlotte Flair’s injury update follow Khel Now.
For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.
Blesson Daniel is a sub-editor who spends his days organizing words and managing social media, crafting bursts of creativity designed to make people smile. He occasionally dives into writing as well — whether it’s crafting articles, brainstorming ideas, or finding the perfect caption. Believing that every piece of writing offers an opportunity to tell a story, Blesson brings creativity and thoughtfulness to every project he takes on. When he’s not glued to his laptop, Blesson is likely planning his next travel adventure or losing himself in music. A passionate explorer of new places, sounds, and ideas, he believes in balancing work, play, and a good playlist in the background. Whether he’s editing, writing, or daydreaming about his next trip, Blesson is always chasing that sweet spot where creativity and curiosity collide to create something memorable.
- Five highly anticipated returns that could transpire at WWE Royal Rumble 2026
- WWE Unreal Season 2: Release date, cast, episodes & all you need to know
- WWE Rumor Roundup: Update on Andrade; WWE Draft on ESPN; Hardy Boyz contract & more (December 23, 2025)
- Is WWE NXT tonight live or pre-taped? (December 23, 2025)
- All matches announced for WWE NXT New Year’s Evil 2026 so far; Oba Femi, Jacy Jane in action & more
- Three stars Gunther could retire next after spoiling John Cena & Goldberg’s WWE farewell
- Top five WWE stars who will break out in 2026
- Five game-changing twists that WWE could deliver to close 2025 on high note
- Four dream matches WWE should consider booking in 2026
- Five WWE stars who should get more TV time in 2026