The Queen might be ready to reclaim her throne. Charlotte Flair recently opened up about her unexpected partnership with Alexa Bliss and dropped some intriguing breadcrumbs about what comes next when their storyline eventually concludes.
From Temporary Alliance to Championship Gold
What started as a brief summer storyline has evolved into one of WWE’s most organically successful tag team formations. The Flair-Bliss pairing wasn’t meant to last beyond setting up a singles feud between the two superstars.
Instead, fan reaction and natural chemistry transformed their alliance into something special. The duo captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at SummerSlam, holding the gold for an impressive 100-day reign.
That championship run came to an end on the November 10 episode of Raw in Boston, where they dropped the titles to the Kabuki Warriors. But their story clearly isn’t finished yet.
The Queen Teases Her Royal Return
During a recent appearance on Trading Secrets, Flair was pressed about whether she prefers her current babyface role alongside Bliss or her traditional solo heel persona. Her response was telling.
“I think once I finish whatever I’m doing with Lexi – which I hope continues to go on, we lost last night in Boston – but whatever this looks like for our future, I hope just all of this opportunity with her and wherever that story goes, when I do get to go back to being the solo evil Queen, that it just means that much more, because I had the opportunity to do this.”
The phrasing “when I do get to go back to being the solo evil Queen” suggests Flair sees her heel turn as inevitable rather than hypothetical. She’s clearly already thinking about how this current chapter will enhance her eventual return to villainy.
The Magic Behind the Partnership
What makes the Flair-Bliss dynamic work so well? According to Charlotte, it’s the genuine connection they’ve developed both on and off camera.
“Lexi brings out a softness in me. On-screen and off-camera. And I think that’s what’s been so fun, it doesn’t feel like it’s effort to do that – it’s just natural because I have that bond with her.”
Flair revealed that the entire partnership emerged organically when Bliss simply asked about Charlotte’s character direction. Sometimes the best storylines aren’t scripted in boardrooms but develop naturally from talent chemistry.
Why This Matters for WWE’s Women’s Division
The success of this unlikely pairing demonstrates how WWE’s women’s division thrives when given room to breathe and develop naturally. Both superstars have shown new dimensions to their characters through this alliance.
For Flair, it’s been a chance to display vulnerability and friendship – qualities that will make her eventual heel turn even more impactful. When she does betray Bliss or return to her arrogant Queen persona, the contrast will hit harder.
What’s Next for the Former Champions?
With their title reign now over, the question becomes how WWE will navigate the eventual dissolution of this partnership. Flair’s comments suggest she’s game to continue the storyline for now, but she’s also clearly preparing for what comes after.
The organic nature of their bond means any potential split will need to feel equally natural. WWE would be wise to let this story unfold at its own pace rather than rushing to the inevitable conclusion.
Given Charlotte’s hints about returning to her “solo evil Queen” persona, wrestling fans should prepare themselves for an emotional rollercoaster. When the Queen finally turns on Bliss, will it be the betrayal that launches Charlotte back into the title picture as WWE’s most hated villain?