Kemo
03-28-2019, 06:58 PM
New SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair has called out ESPN for downplaying her personal accomplishments.
Earlier this week, Charlotte, Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch appeared on ESPN SportsCenter to promote WrestleMania 35.
As each woman answered questions from the host, a graphic appeared with their name and a fact about them. For example, Ronda Rousey’s captions read, “1st female to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame” and later, “RAW Women’s Champion (WrestleMania match for her belt).”
When Becky Lynch was on screen, the on-screen graphic said, “12th person to compete in WrestleMania main event after not being on main card.” and “Won 2019 Women’s Royal Rumble.” That random Becky factoid aside, each of these facts are related to personal accomplishments of the performers.
When Charlotte Flair appeared on screen, her caption read, “Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.” That statement is true, but it contrasts with the facts displayed about her opponents.
Charlotte is the most decorated competitor competing in the WrestleMania main event with countless achievements that could have been used in lieu of “Ric Flair’s daughter.”
The 8-time WWE Women’s Champion let ESPN know that it didn’t go unnoticed. She reminded ESPN that they have covered her professional accolades in-depth on multiple occasions.
She signed the message, “Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.”
Dear @espn
7x (now 8) WWE Women’s Champion would have been fine.
If you need a more detailed list of my accolades, feel free to reference last year’s Body Issue or one of the many articles about me on your website.
Sincerely,
Daughter of @WWE HOF’er Ric Flair
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) March 27, 2019
Earlier this week, Charlotte, Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch appeared on ESPN SportsCenter to promote WrestleMania 35.
As each woman answered questions from the host, a graphic appeared with their name and a fact about them. For example, Ronda Rousey’s captions read, “1st female to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame” and later, “RAW Women’s Champion (WrestleMania match for her belt).”
When Becky Lynch was on screen, the on-screen graphic said, “12th person to compete in WrestleMania main event after not being on main card.” and “Won 2019 Women’s Royal Rumble.” That random Becky factoid aside, each of these facts are related to personal accomplishments of the performers.
When Charlotte Flair appeared on screen, her caption read, “Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.” That statement is true, but it contrasts with the facts displayed about her opponents.
Charlotte is the most decorated competitor competing in the WrestleMania main event with countless achievements that could have been used in lieu of “Ric Flair’s daughter.”
The 8-time WWE Women’s Champion let ESPN know that it didn’t go unnoticed. She reminded ESPN that they have covered her professional accolades in-depth on multiple occasions.
She signed the message, “Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.”
Dear @espn
7x (now 8) WWE Women’s Champion would have been fine.
If you need a more detailed list of my accolades, feel free to reference last year’s Body Issue or one of the many articles about me on your website.
Sincerely,
Daughter of @WWE HOF’er Ric Flair
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) March 27, 2019