Charlotte Flair Admits She Battles Impostor Syndrome Behind the Scenes

Charlotte Flair may walk to the ring like royalty, but behind the scenes, the WWE icon says she’s had to fight a very different opponent — her own inner dialogue.

During an interview with Doug Bopst, Charlotte opened up about struggling with impostor syndrome and self-sabotage, revealing that even after a decade at the top of WWE, negative thinking can still creep in. When Bopst asked how her mindset has changed over the years, Charlotte didn’t hesitate to admit she’s had to actively work on flipping her perspective.

“More self-sabotage I'm trying… or what is like impostor syndrome. Instead of worrying about worst case scenario I should be worrying about best case scenario. And it's easier to worry about the things that can go wrong instead of the things that could go right. So really in the last year I've really tried to be like this could go right in so many different ways instead of this could go wrong — instead of worrying about like doing the opposite.”

For someone who has headlined major WWE events and carries one of the most recognizable last names in wrestling history, that level of vulnerability stands out.

The pressure, she explained, isn’t just about performing. It’s about expectations — both external and self-imposed. Being the daughter of Ric Flair while building her own legacy has only intensified that weight. Still, Charlotte says she’s found a simple formula for pushing through doubt: show up no matter what.

“Well, I definitely put pressure, but I think it's just showing up regardless whether you feel like it or you don't feel like it. Whether you feel ready or don't ready, you just have to show up. And that's what I do day in day out. Like even with different things that I want to approach or try or talk about — like even if I don't know, just show up. Just trying is the… or just don't turn things down because you don't feel good enough.”

In other words, the Queen doesn’t wait for confidence. She builds it through action. The interview paints a different side of Charlotte — one where championships and main-event moments don’t eliminate insecurity. Instead, growth comes from retraining her mindset and refusing to let fear dictate her choices. It’s a reminder that even at the highest levels of success, mental battles are real — and sometimes the biggest win is simply showing up.

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