WWE NXT: 5 reasons why Charlotte Flair was attacked on the show

Charlotte Flair was addressing her choices for WrestleMania last week on RAW when she was interrupted by the current NXT Women's Champion Rhea Ripley. Rhea gave an invitation to The Queen to visit the black and gold brand, and the 10-time women's champion graciously accepted the challenge only to receive an attack from the champion and the #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship Bianca Belair.

It shocked the WWE Universe and raised a lot of questions as to why the champion and challenger decided to join hands to take down the former NXT Women's Champion. Flair is the winner of the Women's Royal Rumble and has the right to challenge the champion of her choice from any brand.

There has been a rumor that the winner of the Women's Royal Rumble may challenge the NXT Women's Champion this year and this attack seems to be leading us in that direction. However, the question remains, why did the two decide to join forces and attack the multi-time champion?

I try to list down the reasons and request you to chime in . So without further ado, let's get down to it.

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#5 To state that NXT is United

NXT is United

Charlotte Flair came to NXT to speak with Rhea Ripley, but she interrupted Bianca Belair in the process, and also shooed her away during her confrontation with Rhea Ripley. This was almost like an insult to the Est. of NXT, which didn't go well with the champion and the challenger. They decided to join forces to show Charlotte that despite a difference of opinion, they stand united.

With both champion and challenger on the same side, disrespecting anyone on the NXT roster spelt doom for the Queen.

#4 To keep the suspense going

Who will Charlotte challenge at WrestleMania?

Suspense is best kept when you let people speculate without giving anything out, and Charlotte has been exceptional at doing it. The former RAW Women's Champion has left the WWE Universe guessing on who she'll be challenging at WrestleMania, and this attack was to keep building on that.

If Charlotte would have had a one-on-one interaction with the champion, then she would have revealed her choice, but the attack kept us waiting and guessing on what the next move by the 10-time women's champion would be in the coming weeks. Ronda Rousey stated on 'After The Bell' podcast with Corey Graves, that she would like to face Rhea Ripley, and suggested Charlotte do the same. With the attack in place, one cannot affirm who the Women's Royal Rumble Match winner would face at The Grandest Stage of them All.

This could also be a great way to give space to some storylines and keep the fans confused about who she would face at WrestleMania.

#3 To hype this week's NXT episode

We are NXT

If Charlotte would have talked about who she would challenge at WrestleMania, it would have revealed the secret before NXT TakeOver: Portland and give fans less of a reason to tune into the black and gold brand this week, possibly seriously hurting them in the ratings.

NXT is in the middle of a ratings war with AEW, and the company wants to keep fans invested in every part of the show. If the challenger would have been announced, it would have disinterested the fans about the ongoing storyline in NXT, as well as taken away the viewership from NXT TakeOver: Portland.

The company didn't want to give anything away last week, so we got the attack because it ensured that the fans would tune into the show on Wednesday night. This is a great way to build and sell the go-home episode of the black and gold brand before NXT TakeOver: Portland and the company succeeded in generating interest.

#2 In case WWE went a different route with Charlotte

Was it the plan all along?

Becky Lynch defended her title on RAW against Asuka while Bayley is set to defend her SmackDown Women's Championship against Carmella at WWE Super ShowDown, supposedly. With two championship matches happening before the end of the month, it could also be used as the ultimate swerve where Charlotte confirms that she was waiting for the championship to change hands, and challenge the new champion.

With Shayna Baszler targetting the RAW Women's Champion, Charlotte Flair's options have dwindled a bit. But she may want to redeem herself after losing to Shayna's Four Horsewomen partner and Lynch last year at WrestleMania. On the off chance Carmella defeats Bayley, Charlotte could find herself in a Fatal-4-Way situation with Carmella, Bayley and Sasha Banks, which would be incedible.

This situation could arise if either champion loses their titles, but will it happen or not is the ultimate question. We may be in for a swerve.

#1 Special appearance at NXT TakeOver: Portland to lay down the challenge

This appearance would have it's own Flair

Rhea Ripley appeared on RAW to invite Charlotte Flair to the black and gold brand, and the 10-time women's champion got attacked when she accepted the offer. She may make an appearance after Rhea conquers her challenger and lays down the challenge for an NXT Women's Championship match at WrestleMania.

This would raise the stakes of the show, as well as WrestleMania because fans have been waiting to see this fight and even Ronda Rousey had the same sentiments which she revealed during 'After The Bell' podcast with Corey Graves.

It must be noted that the company has done everything in its capacity to uplift the women's division, and that includes a Women's Title match in the main event of The Grandest Stage of them All. NXT could be taking the next step by being a part of WrestleMania and the NXT Women's Championship being defended in front of the millions and millions of wrestling fans worldwide.