A major update has been shared by former WWE Women's Champion Charlotte Flair ahead of SummerSlam. On the December 8, 2024 episode of SmackDown, Flair faced Asuka in a high-stakes match. The match took a dramatic turn when Bayley interfered, causing a significant disruption and leading to Asuka's victory. During the intense encounter, Flair suffered a serious knee injury.

After medical evaluations, it was revealed that Flair had torn her ACL, MCL, and meniscus. Additionally, WWE announced that she required immediate surgery and due to the extent of the damage and the recovery time required, Flair will be out of action for approximately nine months.

While Flair has consistently kept fans updated on her recovery progress, she has also made some notable appearances despite her injury. Earlier this year, she was spotted at the Royal Rumble. Flair’s real-life husband, Andrade, made his return to WWE after a three-year absence. She was seen backstage with Andrade, supporting him as he made his big WWE comeback. In April, Flair made an appearance at WWE World in Philadelphia, where she interacted with fans.

With Charlotte Flair out of action for nearly eight months, she recently gave a major update on her recovery. The update has led to speculation as to whether she could be set to make a surprise return at WWE SummerSlam this weekend.