4 dream return opponents for Charlotte Flair at WWE SummerSlam 2024
Charlotte Flair has been out of action in WWE since December 2023. The former WWE Women's Champion tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus in a SmackDown match against Asuka, putting her on the shelf for an estimated nine to 12 months. In the months since, The Queen has kept her fans abreast of her road to recovery on social media, showing remarkable progress.
That has sparked speculation within the WWE Universe that The Queen might return sooner than expected, even making it to SummerSlam. With the return dates for the likes of Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, and Rhea Ripley not known, Flair could provide some much-needed star power at The Biggest Party of The Summer. The big question is: Who would be The Queen's ideal first opponent following her return?
Here are four potential return opponents for Charlotte Flair at SummerSlam 2024:
#4. Tiffany Stratton is many WWE fans' dream opponent for Charlotte Flair
Ever since Tiffany Stratton burst onto the scene in NXT, she has constantly been compared to Charlotte Flair. Stratton herself has cited The Queen as one of her biggest influences and dream opponents, making their eventual clash highly anticipated. In Flair's absence, The Center of The Universe has arrived on the main roster with a bang, quickly becoming a top player.
Should Charlotte return to WWE in time for SummerSlam, the 25-year-old could be the perfect opponent in her return match. The similarity in in-ring styles would almost certainly make for a great match, and both women would benefit greatly from it. The Queen of All Eras would announce her return with a banger and a huge win, while Daddy's Little Princess would shine on the biggest stage of her career thus far.
The biggest winner of all? The WWE Universe!
#3. Naomi and Charlotte Flair have created magic in WWE in the past
Naomi has been a fixture in the upper echelons of the women's division since returning to WWE. The Queen of Glow has faced the likes of Bayley and IYO SKY and has teamed with Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill to defeat Tiffany Stratton on SmackDown, creating some nice main event momentum for herself.
The two-time SmackDown Women's Champion would be on a hunt for a marquee opponent at SummerSlam to keep her momentum going. There are few bigger names than Charlotte Flair, fresh off a long layoff and full of hunger. Considering that the former TNA Knockouts Champion is much more experienced than Tiffany Stratton, she would be one of the safest rivals for The Queen's return match.
The duo have faced off many times before, but Flair has yet to Feel The Glow since Naomi returned to the company, making it a dream rematch for many fans.
#2. & #1. Jade Cargill or Bianca Belair facing Charlotte Flair at WWE SummerSlam would be monumental
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair are two of the strongest and most dominant women in WWE today. The duo is coming off a 42-day reign as Women's Tag Team Champions. Their reign shockingly ended at the recent Clash at the Castle Premium Live Event.
All signs point to them returning to the singles division, which would make them prime targets for a returning Charlotte Flair. The Queen has always proved herself against the best of the best and was reportedly set to take on Belair at WrestleMania XL before suffering an injury.
This could be revisited at The Biggest Party of The Summer, finally giving fans this dream match. Alternatively, Flair could clash with Cargill, saving her encounter with The EST for WrestleMania 41.
The athleticism, power, and agility in either match-up would almost guarantee some roof-raising action.