Why did Charlotte Flair quit the Women's WarGames team?

Charlotte Flair revealed that she is uncomfortable teaming with Rhea Ripley and doesn't trust her, so she quit the Women's WarGames team on the November 15th, 2025 edition of SmackDown.

What happened to Drew McIntyre on SmackDown?

Drew McIntyre was suspended by WWE official Nick Aldis for Claymoring an official the previous week. However, he later joined The Vision's team for the upcoming WarGames match, siding with Logan Paul against the team led by Roman Reigns and CM Punk.

When will Fandango retire from in-ring competition?

Fandango, a former rising star in WWE, announced that he will be retiring from in-ring competition in January 2026. His final match will take place at TNA Genesis.

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Charlotte Flair Quits SmackDown, Leaves Rhea Ripley High and Dry

15 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Charlotte Flair quits SmackDown, doesn't trust Rhea Ripley
Drew McIntyre suspended, joins The Vision for WarGames
Fandango to retire from in-ring competition in January 2026

Charlotte Flair Quits SmackDown, Leaves Rhea Ripley High and Dry

In the latest developments in the WWE, the November 15th, 2025 edition of SmackDown saw some major shakeups. Charlotte Flair, who had been dominating the tag team division with Alexa Bliss, revealed that she is uncomfortable teaming with Rhea Ripley and quit the Women's WarGames team. The Queen believes Ripley is untrustworthy and left her tag team partner high and dry heading into the big event in San Diego, California.

Elsewhere on the show, Drew McIntyre faced consequences for his actions, as he was suspended by WWE official Nick Aldis for Claymoring an official the previous week. However, in a surprising turn of events, McIntyre later joined The Vision's team for the upcoming WarGames match, siding with Logan Paul against the team led by Roman Reigns and CM Punk.