4 Reasons why Charlotte Flair is out of the 2026 WWE Queen of the Ring Tournament

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Meanwhile, fans weren’t anticipating Charlotte Flair to lose this match. In this article, let’s take a quick look at four possible reasons why the veteran star is out of the 2026 QOTR tournament.

#4. Liv Morgan couldn’t afford to take a loss without defending her title first

Liv Morgan won the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42. Since then, the heel star has yet to defend the gold in any televised match. Considering Morgan is the title holder and hasn’t defended her championship yet, Liv can’t afford to lose in a singles match.

This could be the possible reason why WWE decided to eliminate Charlotte Flair from the tournament. A victory over the Queen solidifies Liv Morgan as a strong champion and helps her to gain momentum ahead of her future title defense.

#3. To put an end to The Judgment Day

Over the past few weeks, WWE has dropped numerous hints about the Judgment Day’s implosion. Roxanne Perez is seemingly unhappy with her elimination from Queen of the Ring.

Additionally, Raquel Rodriguez is no longer part of it as she got eliminated early. At Night of Champions 2026, either Raquel or Perez might snap and cost Liv Morgan the finals against IYO.

So, to set the stage for the breakup of the RAW faction, WWE eliminated Charlotte Flair and put her out of the Queen of the Ring.

#2. To set up Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill at SummerSlam 2026

During the latest episode of the blue brand, the Stamford-based promotion planted seeds for a match between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill. If the Queen had won the QOTR, she would go and face the Women’s World Champion.

One of the possible reasons for Charlotte Flair’s elimination could be linked to her SummerSlam plans. The company is likely planning for Flair vs. Cargill at the Biggest Party of the Summer.

These plans contribute to her elimination from the semifinals of the Queen of the Ring match.

#1. Rhea Ripley isn’t coming back anytime soon to WWE

Rhea Ripley is currently on hiatus from WWE due to a real-life injury. There is no confirmation of when Mami is expected to return. There is a chance that she might miss SummerSlam 2026.

With the Women’s Championship future on SmackDown already conflicted, the Triple H-led creative regime prefers to put Charlotte Flair out of the tournament. Now, both the finalist of the Queen of the Ring tournament belongs to Monday Night RAW.

As for the rest, it will be intriguing to see what plans WWE has in store for the Queen after her big loss on SmackDown.