Charlotte Flair Will Risk Her Title Against 29-Year-Old WWE Star

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Charlotte made her return to the WWE last month and won the Smackdown Women's Championship on the same night by defeating Ronda Rousey in an impromptu match.

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The last time the two women faced off inside the ring on Smackdown for the championship, Flair was able to get the victory and take her title home.

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Charlotte Flair Will Risk Her Title Against 29-Year-Old WWE Star

Charlotte made her return to the WWE last month and won the Smackdown Women's Championship on the same night by defeating Ronda Rousey in an impromptu match.

The last time the two women faced off inside the ring on Smackdown for the championship, Flair was able to get the victory and take her title home.

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