WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair has completed filming eight episodes of an upcoming podcast focused on mental health while promoting the company's 2027 Royal Rumble event. According to Fightful, the 14-time Women's Champion shared the production update during a November 13, 2026 appearance on WJXT's Going Ringside, noting that she is currently waiting on an official launch date for the project. The announcement arrives as Flair resumes active competition on Friday Night SmackDown and makes media appearances ahead of ticket sales for next year's Royal Rumble.

The audio and video venture aims to provide a dedicated forum for professional athletes and individuals in high-pressure positions to speak candidly about the mental strain and personal challenges associated with their careers. While Flair has banked the initial eight installments, neither the official title of the show nor its distribution platform has been publicly disclosed.

From Injury Recovery to Mental Health Advocacy

Flair explained that hosting a show was never part of her original career blueprint. The concept took shape while she was sidelined from in-ring competition due to an injury.

Facing uncertainty about her athletic future and daily routine outside the squared circle, she decided to invest in a mental health nonprofit organization.

"To be honest, I didn't wake up and go, 'Oh man, I want to have a podcast,'" Flair stated during her Going Ringside interview, as transcribed by Fightful. "But, when I was out injured, I took the opportunity to invest in a nonprofit organization, mental health is something very dear and important to my heart. I was kind of lost not knowing, well, I can't wrestle and I don't know what's next. But, you know, you can never go wrong trying to help somebody."

According to Flair, the owners of the unnamed nonprofit organization encouraged her to build a space where athletes and executives could openly discuss the intense expectations they face. Flair first mentioned the project in October 2026 during an interview with Russell Wilson and Kyle Long.

Despite her years of experience performing in front of live arena crowds and global television audiences, she admitted that transitioning into an interview host role brings its own set of butterflies.

"Before I do every one, I get kind of nervous, but I love sitting down and listening to the stories of the athletes that I've had on," Flair added. "I'm actually learning a lot about them and myself through hosting a podcast, which I never thought I would do in a million years."

In-Ring Return and SmackDown Activity

While her off-screen media projects continue to develop, Flair is already back in action inside the WWE ring. The podcast update coincided with her scheduled return to televised competition on the November 13, 2026 broadcast of SmackDown on the USA Network.

According to WWE's official event preview, Flair was booked in a non-title singles match at 8 ET/7 CT against United States Champion Jacy Jayne.

The promotion highlighted Flair's status as a 14-time Women's Champion, noting that she wasted little time engaging the SmackDown locker room upon returning to the active roster.

Looking Ahead to the 2027 Royal Rumble

Flair's recent media tour, which included stops at CBS News Sacramento and Jacksonville's WJXT, primarily served to promote the upcoming 2027 Royal Rumble. During those appearances, she discussed the broader landscape of women's wrestling, the ongoing Flair family legacy, and updates regarding her father, Ric Flair.

There are minor discrepancies in local promotional listings regarding the exact timing of the annual spectacle. While WJXT's broadcast description noted that the event is coming up in January, official WWE event listings and The Ring Report confirm the 40th annual Royal Rumble will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at 3:30 PM at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

According to The Ring Report, WWE originally announced the Glendale venue on November 2, 2026, in partnership with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance and Legends Global.

Tickets for the stadium show are scheduled to go on sale on November 18, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charlotte Flair's new podcast called and who are the guests?

Flair has not yet revealed the title of the podcast, the specific nonprofit organization she partnered with, or the distribution platform. She confirmed she has recorded eight episodes featuring athletes and individuals in high-level positions, and is currently awaiting a launch date.

Is Charlotte Flair confirmed to compete in the 2027 Royal Rumble?

While Flair has been actively promoting the 2027 event during local television interviews, her participation in the Royal Rumble match itself is not yet officially confirmed. According to WWE's official event page, featured superstar information for the Glendale show is not yet available, though Flair is actively wrestling on the SmackDown brand.

When and where will the 2027 Royal Rumble take place?

Despite a local television blurb referencing the traditional January window, WWE officially lists the 40th Royal Rumble for Saturday, February 6, 2027, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with tickets going on sale November 18, 2026.

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