Charlotte Flair, the popular WWE superstar, is currently rehabbing her knee just two weeks after her operation. According to reports, Flair suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus during a match against Asuka on WWE Friday Night SmackDown on December 8.
The injury occurred when she fell off the top rope, and the match had to be ended abruptly. She underwent surgery on January 4 in Birmingham, Alabama, and it appears that she is already working hard on her recovery. Despite the severity of her injuries, the Queen is determined to make a comeback.
What injury did Charlotte Flair sustain?
Charlotte Flair suffered a serious knee injury during a match against Asuka on an episode of WWE SmackDown in December. As a result, she will be out of action for an extended period of time. It was announced the following week that Flair’s absence from the ring was expected to last up to nine months.
This is how Charlotte Flair got injured. pic.twitter.com/kPlxRIPeeZ
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) December 9, 2023
On the December 8 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, the former women’s champion slipped from the top rope during the match and landed awkwardly on her leg. She also appeared to have hit her head. As a result, she was immediately pulled from the match and sent home to Florida to recover from her injuries.
According to PWInsider, Charlotte Flair had sustained a torn ACL injury. The recovery timeline was announced by WWE. If Flair is indeed out for months or more, she will miss not only the Royal Rumble but also WrestleMania. It was later reported that her potential return would be in September 2024.
Charlotte Flair already working out at the gym after surgery
Charlotte Flair had a match against Asuka on December 8th, 2023, which took place on Friday Night SmackDown. The match was intense, but Charlotte unfortunately suffered a serious knee injury and had to undergo surgery. However, despite the setback, she has already returned to the gym just two weeks after the surgery.
Fans are disappointed that Charlotte Flair won’t be participating in the Royal Rumble 2024 Premium Live Event and WrestleMania 40 due to her recovery from surgery. However, Charlotte Flair has provided an update on her recent injury rehab, revealing that just 14 days after undergoing surgery, she’s already back in the gym. She shared some photos of herself on Instagram wearing a knee brace and also on the treadmill without it.
“14 days post-op and first day back in the gym 💎💪🏻👊🏻” wrote Charlotte flair on her Instagram post.
Charlotte Flair is already on the treadmill two weeks after knee surgery 💪 pic.twitter.com/W1bMyZ4bMf
— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) January 18, 2024
Although she is facing a lengthy recovery period due to her recent injury, she is receiving strong support from her husband, Andrade, at home. Her father, Ric Flair, has shared how the injury has put an emotional strain on her. It’s uncertain whether the Queen will be able to make her return to the ring ahead of schedule.
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