Rhea Ripley Defeats Charlotte Flair to Claim Smackdown Women’s Title at WrestleMania 39

Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley – WrestleMania History

At the 39th edition of WrestleMania, which took place on April 2nd, 2023, history was made as Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley competed for the Smackdown women’s title. This was the first time that WrestleMania featured a match with two female competitors, a female referee, and a female ring announcer. Charlotte Flair, the most popular female wrestler in WWE, faced off against Rhea Ripley, who had been a rising star in the women’s division.

The Action-Packed Match Between Two Women Superstars

The match began with Rhea giving Charlotte a crotch chop, but Charlotte quickly recovered and clotheslined Rhea out of the ring. Despite Rhea’s efforts, Charlotte made a comeback and chopped her multiple times, countering a riptide attempt with a DDT, but Rhea kicked out. They both hit each other with big boots and Rhea gave Charlotte an avalanche German suplex, but Charlotte kicked out.

Charlotte hit her moonsault on the outside and Rhea was finally able to hit the riptide, but Charlotte kicked out again. They traded blows, with Charlotte applying the figure four, but Rhea grabbing the bottom rope. In the end, Rhea was able to hit an avalanche riptide to win the title and become the new Smackdown women’s champion.

Charlotte Flair – A Legend in WWE History

Charlotte Flair is recognized as one of the greatest female superstars in WWE history. She holds several championship titles including the WWE Divas Championship, Raw Women’s Championship, SmackDown Women’s Championship, NXT Women’s Championship, and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Flair won the 2020 Women’s Royal Rumble match and she has been a regular participant at WrestleMania for several years.

At WrestleMania 35, Flair’s triple threat match was the first time a woman’s match was the main event at WrestleMania. Flair has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million earned through WWE, acting, and authorship. She was married to Riki Johnson from May 2010 to February 2013, and then to Thomas Latimer from 2013 to October 2015. She is currently married to wrestler Manuel Andrade Oropeza.

Charlotte Flair – Records & Achievements

Charlotte Flair’s records and achievements in WWE are equally impressive as her character in the ring. She is a seven-time SmackDown Women’s Champion and holds the record for the most reigns for both SmackDown Women’s Title and RAW Women’s Title. She has won a total of 14 world titles, more than any other woman in WWE history.

Flair holds a record with Rhea Ripley for being the first women to have a WrestleMania rematch. Flair also holds the record for the most matches at WrestleMania by a woman, with seven matches. She also holds the record for the most wins by a woman at WrestleMania, with four victories. If Charlotte had beaten Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39, she would have had five WrestleMania victories.

What Will Be Charlotte Flair’s Next Move in WWE?

After her defeat at WrestleMania 39, fans are eager to know what will be next for Charlotte Flair in WWE. With so many world titles under her belt, she has certainly cemented her place as one of the greatest female wrestlers of all time. Her loss to Rhea Ripley indicates that there could be a new rising star in the women’s division.

Nevertheless, Charlotte remains a fan favorite and many are speculating if she will take on new challenges and pursue other titles in the company. Regardless of what Flair’s future holds, one thing is for sure: her legacy as the queen of wrestling will continue to impact the sport for years to come.

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