This episode of WWE SmackDown came with major returns, blowouts, and one heartbreaking news. While fans were taking in the buildup between Randy Orton and Roman Reigns, news came out about Charlotte Flair. The news broke that Flair would be out for almost nine months after her knee injury during last week’s SmackDown match.
Charlotte Flair gives her heartbreaking reaction to injury announcement
For fans of the Queen, this episode of SmackDown came with bad news. During her match against the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, on the Tribute to the Troops show, Flair was injured after landing badly on her knee. While no one knew the extent of the injury, WWE made it clear on tonight’s episode.
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— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) December 16, 2023
Midway through the show, it was announced that Flair would be out for at least nine months. Flair would take to social media to react to this update. With no words and just the broken heart emoji, Flair made it clear how devastated she was.