Charlotte Flair lost the NXT Women’s Championship to Io Shirai at NXT Takeover: In Your House last Sunday. Rhea Ripley took the pinfall in that contest.
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, this was done to keep Flair strong.
Per the report, the belief is that with Becky Lynch gone due to her pregnancy, Flair will now be the top women’s star on the roster. The idea was to take the title off of Flair while still having her appear superior.
