Below are a couple of top WWE & AEW news stories of the day.
• Charlotte Flair is nearing her WWE in-ring return after recovering from a severe knee injury (ACL, MCL, and meniscus tears) sustained in December 2023 during a match with Asuka.
According to WrestleVotes, Flair’s comeback is imminent, with WWE creative focused on crafting a refreshed presentation for her return.
Reports suggest Flair will embrace a revamped version of her “Queen” persona, potentially with a darker edge.
Her updated presentation may include a more intense, elevated character akin to Seth Rollins’ flamboyant style, but tailored to her persona as WWE looks to reintroduce her in a bold and impactful manner.
Charlotte teased her return with the following tweets:
It's all about the game and how you play it 😈 pic.twitter.com/3iNl2FPXB5
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 30, 2024
what are your 2025 goals?!?
I know mine…. 🏔️ pic.twitter.com/KOTGuQsylU— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 29, 2024
WATCH: Charlotte Flair Grabs Bayley’s Buns:
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• At the AEW Worlds End 2024 PPV this past Saturday, NJPW STRONG Women’s Champion Mercedes Mone defeated Kris Statlander to retain the TBS Women’s Championship.
This match lasted 24 minutes & 35 seconds.
With that being said, Mercedes & Kris made history as this was the first women’s singles match in AEW history that went over 20 minutes, and is now the longest women’s match in All Elite Wrestling’s 5-year history.
Brutal.
Order #AEWWorldsEnd LIVE on PPVhttps://t.co/JlBXZPLNGj@mercedesvarnado | @callmekrisstat pic.twitter.com/h7WwUlTFyZ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) December 29, 2024
Mercedes tweeted the following after her successful title defense:
“Leaving 2024 speechless!
Forever the greatest TBS champion of all time!”
