5 Takeaways from WWE Backstage (March 31st, 2020)

#3. Thoughts from the Queen, Part 2

Ripley vs. Flair

Young and Paige also discussed the NXT Women's title match against Rhea Ripley. When Flair was asked about what we can expect from the match, she claimed that "when I think of NXT, I just think of sitting in the arena watching Paige and Emma and wanting to take the lead from that match."

Since the Nightmare stepped up to the Queen, Flair feels like "Rhea challenging me is like Rhea saying that NXT is the third brand and we're all equal. It took a lot of confidence to come out to RAW and challenge me." She added that "it's another opportunity for NXT to say that we deserve the same amount of respect of RAW and SmackDown."

Challenging for the NXT title was also something Flair reflected on, saying that "being able to take my career full circle and compete for the NXT title blows my mind." She also felt that "the title being defended at [WM] is also a historic moment and the Royal Rumble winner is in that match. That just goes to show how big the company is." The Queen added that "to me, it looks like Rhea performs really well under pressure. I hope she comes out even better, and this opportunity will take her to the next level."