WWE’s Charlotte Flair has reflected on how her recent run has allowed her to embrace her vulnerability in order to connect more with fans.
Flair spoke with Russell Wilson and Kyle Long “Collection, hut.“Because of the pressure of being Ric Flair’s daughter, her presence in the main event picture, and the interaction with the fans as a result.
“Rick’s being a kid has caused a lot of hate. I’ve been a bad boy for the past 10 years. I like it. But two years ago I tore up my knee. I came back and kind of fell out with the fans,” she explained, going on to say that as Charlotte’s character grows, so does “the armor because of the criticism from the fans.”
“But then I learned when I was gone, being vulnerable is what makes you powerful and resilient and strong,” she continued.
Flair said that was his goal Player’s Tribune articleopening up to the audience and revealing the “Bada**” that was Charlotte and the real Ashley Flair behind that character. He said it allowed him to connect with the audience on a different level.
“Being able to share that side of me with the audience from being on top for 10 years. I have won 14 titles, I am synonymous with gold. But I haven’t had a title match since losing at WrestleMania in the last year. Looks like this is going to be my best year yet. It’s crazy to think, but it’s really about connecting with the fans.”
He added that when he turns around, he realizes it will mean more because he’s had the chance to share who he really was. But she’s learned that it wasn’t her ‘Queen’ persona that made her who she was, but everything she went through in her personal life to get to this point.
