14-Time World Champion Explains WWE SmackDown Walkout With 3 Words

The latest WWE SmackDown episode witnessed a 14-time world champion walk away from a challenge.

Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky opened the show on November 14 to discuss their WarGames match at the upcoming Survivor Series PLE.

On RAW, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss not only lost their tag team titles, but were also attacked by the Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend afterward.

However, Sky and Ripley made the save, announcing a WarGames match between the two groups.

On SmackDown, however, Charlotte excused herself from the bout, owing to her bitter history with The Eradicator.

Flair directed most of her chat at Ripley, saying she didn’t trust her and called her a ‘snake.’ Flair said there was too much bad blood between them to look past it and move on.

The former WWE Women’s Champion then walked out, leaving the babyfaces confused and one member less in their team as compared to the heels.

Afterward, Charlotte took to X to explain the decision behind her walkout.

protect your peace 🦋 pic.twitter.com/7d7J5tvNRq

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) November 15, 2025

What Happened To Alexa Bliss & Co. On WWE SmackDown?

2025 has been a mixed bag for Charlotte Flair.

She spent the majority of the first half of the year being jeered by fans before being added to the tag team equation with Alexa Bliss.

The 39-year-old was also reportedly the most abused athlete online. However, WWE managed to turn the tables by pairing her with Bliss.

Charlotte Flair’s refusal to compete in the WarGames match has put the babyfaces in a dire spot.

Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, and Iyo Sky contemplated finding Flair’s replacement backstage when they were attacked by the Kabuki Warriors, Lash Legend, and Nia Jax.

While fans speculated about Flair coming to aid them, that did not happen, as the trio was neutralized by their future opponents.

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