Yet Even More Details on Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton’s Off-Script Promo – More details continue to surface following the controversial promo exchange between Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton during the April 4 episode of WWE SmackDown, with multiple backstage sources labeling the segment a “wreck.”
The highly charged in-ring confrontation between Flair and Stratton quickly veered off script, leading to noticeable tension between the two performers. The segment was designed to blur reality and fiction, but according to reports from Fightful Select and Wrestling Observer Live, several ad-libs took the moment into uncharted territory.
During the exchange, Flair mocked Stratton’s high-pitched voice—an improvisation that was not part of the original script. Stratton, reportedly caught off guard, fired back with the unscripted line “0-3,” referencing Flair’s real-life history of three divorces. Although the segment was meant to touch on Flair’s personal life, the direct reference to her marital record was not pre-approved, escalating the moment beyond what WWE had planned.
Flair then added further fuel by bringing up Stratton’s relationship with Ludwig Kaiser, claiming, “Is that why Kaiser’s in my DMs?”—a line which, while reportedly scripted, only intensified the segment’s volatility.
Bryan Alvarez noted on Wrestling Observer Live that Tiffany’s decision to abruptly throw down her microphone and exit the ring—an action more in line with a heel character—was not scripted. That reaction signaled to many viewers and personnel backstage that the segment had gone awry. Wade Barrett, on commentary, was even seen attempting to subtly diffuse the situation as both women exited the ring.
The fallout backstage was immediate. While both Superstars received heat, more blame reportedly fell on Charlotte Flair, who, as the veteran performer, was expected to maintain control. According to Fightful Select, her decision to address live crowd boos directly and mock Stratton’s voice were viewed as unprofessional deviations, although the former was described as “run-of-the-mill ad-libbing that would never get anyone any heat.”
WWE has since edited portions of the promo from its digital recaps and social platforms, removing references to Flair’s personal life and the improvised remarks.
The situation reflects ongoing creative tensions within WWE’s women’s division, especially as younger stars like Stratton are elevated into more prominent roles alongside veterans like Flair. Whether this incident affects the creative direction or status of either woman remains to be seen, but it has certainly intensified interest in the ongoing storyline.
More Details on Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton’s Off-Script Promo
