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Charlotte Flair opens up on her 'aging out' treatment from the fans, contrary to several older men

Via WWE: Charlotte Flair at Royal Rumble 2025 Charlotte Flair, a fourteen-time women's champion in WWE , has spent over a decade mastering her craft. Adding to her most decorated women in WWE right now, she has also gained unmatched wisdom at this point in her career along with it. Yet, whispers persist about whether her career is losing steam. While some see truth in this, Flair views it as part of a deeper, unfair challenge for women in wrestling. Charlotte Flait points out the hypocrisy of fans in viewing the age of women and men In her raw, honest piece for The Players' Tribune, Flair exposed the harsh double standard in how aging is judged for male and female wrestlers. She revealed that some peers label her as old, despite being younger than top male stars like Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns . "For men — and I say this with so much respect for the guys I just mentioned — there's no such thing as 'aging out.' For WOMEN, though?? The rules are just different. For women, as depressing as it sounds, I think a lot of people still only know ONE way to value them: as young and disposable." Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair win a title match at WWE Evolution: SmackDown highlights, July 4, 2025 Flair highlighted veterans like CM Punk, 46, and John Cena, 48, who headlined WrestleMania this year, proving male wrestlers defy age limits. With respect, she stressed that women face a starkly different reality, often valued only when young and deemed replaceable. This inequity, she noted, is a grim truth that weighs heavily on female wrestlers. As Ric Flair's daughter, Charlotte's voice carries authority. Having worked in WWE alongside countless women , she's witnessed the industry's highs and lows firsthand. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Her column lays bare the struggles female wrestlers endure, challenging outdated perceptions. Social media buzz shows fans strongly supporting her, with comments praising her courage in tackling this issue. Flair's words are a rallying cry for equality. While male wrestlers thrive at any age, women like her face unfair scrutiny. As of this writing, Flair is more of a tag team star due to her alliance with Alexa Bliss. Aiming for a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at Evolution, Flair and Bliss look forward to testing their new chemistry amongst the wide array of tag teams. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!