Tonight’s SmackDown Women’s Championship is huge for Charlotte Flair. Not only is she competing in front of her hometown crowd, but she’s on the verge of making history by potentially becoming the first Superstar to hold the Divas, NXT, Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships.

The Queen has also revealed that tonight’s title bout against Natalya has deeply personal meaning. During an interview on Facebook Live Tuesday afternoon, an emotional Charlotte dedicated this match to her father, two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair.

“There’s only one person I could dedicate the win to, and that’s my dad,” she said. “I wouldn’t be here in WWE if it wasn’t for him.”

It has been an emotional few months for the Flairs, as the 16-time World Champion was hospitalized while battling severe health issues. While The Nature Boy is recovering, the gravity of the situation is not lost on Charlotte.

“When he was in the hospital, all I could think about was ‘My dad’s never going to see me wrestle again,’” she said.

Surely, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer will be keeping a close eye on tonight’s event deep in the heart of Flair Country.

Will Charlotte cap her Queen City homecoming with the SmackDown Women’s Championship? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Charlotte Flair will get another opportunity at the SmackDown Women’s Championship next Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE when she challenges Natalya in her hometown of Charlotte, N.C.

In their last encounter for the title at WWE Hell in a Cell, The Queen had the champion on the ropes and looked to be on the verge of taking her first SmackDown Women’s Championship. However, a desperate Natalya grabbed a steel chair and used it to batter Charlotte’s knee in a jaw-dropping attack.

In the meantime, the champion has been focused on her impending Champion vs. Champion battle with Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss at Survivor Series, while The Queen qualified for Team SmackDown in the Women’s 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Match. However, this match has the potential to change Survivor Series, as a Charlotte victory over Natalya would result in The Queen facing Bliss in Houston.

Who will take control of the SmackDown Women’s Championship? Find out next Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!

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We go to the ring and out comes Tamina Snuka with Lana, then Naomi and Charlotte Flair. They’re out to watch the next match.

Battle of the Sexes: Becky Lynch vs. James Ellsworth

The music hits and out next comes James Ellsworth with Carmella, using her theme song. Becky Lynch is out next to a big pop.

The bell rings and Ellsworth drops down to do push-ups. Ellsworth with more stalling as fans sing “Becky’s going to kill you” at Ellsworth. Becky grabs Ellsworth for the Disarm Her but he makes it to the ropes.

Ellsworth takes off his shirt now. They lock up and Ellsworth takes Becky down. Ellsworth mocks Becky and laughs as a “where’s your chin?” chant starts. Ellsworth another takedown as they trade holds. Becky counters and takes Ellsworth to the top. They break and Ellsworth runs into a kick. More running of the ropes and counters. Becky out-wrestles Ellsworth some more for a 2 count. Becky rolls Ellsworth around the ring with her legs now.

Becky grabs a dizzy Ellsworth and spins him around on her shoulders. Becky tosses Ellsworth out of the ring now. Ellsworth makes it back into the ring before the 10 count. He taunts Naomi, Tamina, Flair and Lana now. He turns around and shoves Becky to the mat as fans boo. Ellsworth sends Becky out of the ring at Carmella’s feet now. Ellsworth taunts the other female Superstars and turns around to a missile dropkick from Becky for a 2 count. More back and forth with Becky in control now. Ellsworth goes back to the floor. Ellsworth tries to leave but the others stop him. Charlotte pushes Ellsworth back into the ring. Ellsworth begs Becky and says he’s sorry. Ellsworth tries to hug Becky. She drops him into the Disarm Her for the win.

Winner: Becky Lynch

– After the match, the other female Superstars cheer Becky on as she celebrates. Carmella enters the ring and has words with Becky now. Becky and Carmella look like they’re about ready to fight but Carmella drops Ellsworth with a superkick instead. A “yes!” chant starts up. Carmella’s music hits and she leaves with her briefcase, all alone. Becky is all smiles in the ring as Ellsworth recovers.

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– Charlotte Flair, Lana, Tamina Snuka, Becky Lynch and Naomi are backstage talking. Carmella walks up looking for James Ellsworth. Becky disses Ellsworth. SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan walks up and jokes about sending a search party to look for Ellsworth. Bryan says they all will be on the women’s team at Survivor Series. Lana points out how there are 6 of them there. Bryan says she’s not in the match. Bryan says they will have a unified front and a strong leader this year after coming up short last year. Flair volunteers to be the captain. They argue some. Bryan announces a Fatal 5 Way for tonight with the winner becoming Team Captain. They all leave and Lana doesn’t look happy.

Fatal 5 Way to Crown a Team Captain: Becky Lynch vs. Naomi vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Tamina Snuka

We go to the ring and out comes Becky Lynch. Naomi is out next. Carmella is already out with James Ellsworth chained to the ring post. The winner of this match will be the Team Captain for SmackDown at Survivor Series in the women’s 5-on-5 Traditional Elimination Match. Charlotte Flair is out next. Tamina Snuka is also out already, with Lana at ringside.

The match looks to begin but the music interrupts and out comes SmackDown Women’s Champion Natalya from the timekeeper’s area to the ring. Greg Hamilton is right behind her. Hamilton gives Natalya a big introduction. That’s it, Natalya’s music hits again and she leaves the ring. The bell rings and everyone goes at it. Carmella takes Flair to the corner while Tamina hits a double suplex on Naomi and Becky. They go to the floor. Tamina levels Flair and she goes to the floor.

Carmella gives Tamina props and shakes her hand but Tamina pulls her into a big Samoan Drop. Carmella rolls to the floor and Tamina stands tall in the ring as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Flair takes out Tamina and Carmella on the floor. Flair with a big fall-away slam. Becky goes after her friend and attacks. Naomi takes out Becky. Flair comes back and sends Naomi into the barrier. Flair grabs Tamina but Lana comes from behind but just angers Flair. This leads to Tamina taking advantage of the distraction by superkicking Flair.

Flair ends up getting dumped into the crowd over the barrier. Becky brawls with Tamina. Naomi is the first to make it back into the ring. Naomi dropkicks Tamina through the ropes. Becky joins Naomi in the ring. Becky rolls Naomi for a close 2 count. Naomi with a 2 count. Carmella comes in now and sends Naomi into the ring post hard, forcing her to land on the floor. Carmella with 2 pin attempts on Becky. Carmella argues with the referee as we get a replay.

Carmella works over Becky and talks some trash now. Becky catches Carmella in the Disarm Her for the win.

Winner and SmackDown Team Captain for Survivor Series: Becky Lynch

– After the match, Becky stands tall as her music hits. We go to replays.