Charlotte Flair addressed the criticism surrounding her sustained success in WWE during an April 8, 2026 appearance on Busted Open Radio. The multi-time champion acknowledged what host Dave LaGreca called "greatness hate" and explained why she believes fans react negatively to her dominance.
Flair compared herself to perennial championship teams across sports, drawing parallels to explain the backlash. "You don't want the Patriots to win every year. You don't want the Yankees to win every year. You don't want Alabama to win every year," she said.
Flair Opens Up About Never Being the Underdog
The conversation turned personal as Flair reflected on the frustration of trying to justify her position at the top of the division. "I've never been an underdog. Not that I'm an underdog right now, but I think it was more—I lost parts of… okay, I couldn't understand why—'Hey guys, do you know what it takes to be on top this long?' And how serious the title means—what do you mean that's not enough?" she explained.
Flair suggested she's evolved over the past year and hinted at a shift in her approach. She promised fans will see a different side of her moving forward.
New Layers to Charlotte's Character
"Understanding this past year, you don't have to always be perfect to be in that spot, but there are layers I have added to Charlotte where, when you see that switch again, I think people are going to appreciate it more—like, 'Holy s***, I forgot—that's that intense,'" Flair stated.
The comments came after Flair recently declared she has the strongest résumé in WWE's women's division. Rather than backing away from that claim, she's now acknowledging the perception that comes with it and using it to fuel her next chapter.
