Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton Reportedly Took Feud Personal on WWE SmackDown
Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton’s WrestleMania 41 build intensified with unscripted personal jabs about divorce and relationships on SmackDown.
Backstage buzz surrounds the April 4 SmackDown segment between Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton after their promotional face-off veered into unplanned personal territory. The two competitors, scheduled to lock up for the Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 41, exchanged remarks that reportedly weren’t part of the original script.
During the heated exchange, Stratton brought up Charlotte Flair’s divorce from Andrade, while Flair countered by suggesting Stratton’s boyfriend Ludwig Kaiser had been sending her direct messages. PWInsider reports indicate Stratton’s comments came as retaliation following previous segments where Flair had verbally outmatched her.
WWE took swift action by removing the footage containing these personal barbs from their digital platforms. The segment drew mixed reactions backstage, with some staff members appreciating Stratton’s willingness to stand her ground, while others felt the exchange did little to enhance the build for either competitor.
One source described Flair’s comeback about Kaiser as “a desperate move from a boxer who didn’t realize they were already knocked out,” noting that Charlotte appeared rattled by the crowd’s response, which amplified the impact of Stratton’s remarks. Meanwhile, WRKD Wrestling reported that despite the apparent tension, Stratton’s reference to Charlotte’s divorce had actually received prior approval from WWE officials.
The Women’s Championship bout between Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton remains on track for WrestleMania 41 as the personal animosity between the competitors continues to intensify heading into the premium live event.
Regarding Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair's SmackDown segment, the belief among WWE sources was that Stratton's shots on Flair were in retaliation for how Flair "ate her up" in their previous segment.
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) April 5, 2025
Some felt Stratton stood up for herself and put the spotlight back on… pic.twitter.com/BZ3bo1Qx0Y
