Charlotte Feels Torn Over Not Being in the First Women’s Royal Rumble

– Charlotte spoke with Planeta Wrestling for a new interview, admitting that she’s “torn” over not being part of the first Women’s Royal Rumble match. Highlights from the interview are below (courtesy of Wrestling Inc):

On not being in the Rumble as a result of being champion: “I’m very torn. My competitive nature wants to be a part of this first-ever Royal Rumble match, this historic moment. But I do know that I am a part of the evolution that got us to where we are today in making the first ever Royal Rumble match possible. But secondly, I am honored knowing that I’m still a part of this excitement in the field of the rumble match, knowing that who wins the Royal Rumble match will be facing me and going head to head at WrestleMania 34.”

As of now, there is no confirmation on how many superstars will compete in the match. There are currently 23 female superstars listed on WWE’s official website which includes Nikki Bella, who has been absent from WWE programming, Maria Kanellis, who in September announced that she was pregnant, and Brie Bella, who recently welcomed her first child, Birdie. Stephanie McMahon rounds out the list, and judging by Triple H’s heavy involvement in Survivor Series, the Raw Commissioner could very well be a surprise entrant. Charlotte was also asked which NXT talents that she’d like to see as surprise entrants.

On which NXT talents she’d like to see as surprise entrants: “I definitely am a huge fan of the Australians Peyton Royce and Billie Kay, I think they would be a great edition to the Royal Rumble match. I think Bianca Belair is an amazing, incredible athlete. I think her presence alone, when shed enter the royal rumble, would be amazing. Kairi Sane is another. And I know everyone’s rumors saying Shayna Baszler is a possibility. I know she’s one. I think all of those women would be great contestants. But again, anyone in NXT would do an incredible job and id like to see anyone step up and be part of the first ever women’s Royal Rumble match.”