Charlotte Flair Hints at Return with IICONIC Social Post Before Historic SmackDown

One Big Thing

Charlotte Flair stirred speculation about her return to WWE by posting a photo with former WWE star Cassie Lee, using a caption that references the IICONICS, just hours before SmackDown’s historic three-hour debut.

Why It Matters

• SmackDown’s expansion to three hours requires additional star power
• Flair’s return would significantly boost WWE’s women’s division
• Her comeback could align with the show’s new format launch

Key Details

• Flair has been sidelined since December 2023 due to injury
• Posted photo caption: “On Fridays we choose to be IICONIC”
• Timing coincides with SmackDown’s first three-hour broadcast in Phoenix
• Recent reports indicate she’s been training for in-ring return

Current Landscape

• Nia Jax defends her title against Naomi on January 3rd SmackDown
• Women’s division has evolved significantly during Flair’s absence
• Her husband Andrade has returned to WWE during her time away

By The Numbers

• Out of action: 1+ month
• SmackDown’s new runtime: 3 hours
• Previous WWE championships: 14

What’s Next

WWE has plans ready for Flair’s return, though no official date has been announced. Her comeback could reshape the women’s division as SmackDown enters its extended format era.

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