Summary

Charlotte Flair used a national TV appearance to single out Kiana James as a WWE talent she believes is headed for bigger things.

While speaking on ESPN's *First Take*, Flair said James stood out to her during the time both women were dealing with knee injuries at the Performance Center. Flair noted that James had only been on the main roster for about a month before getting hurt, and said she has now been back for almost a year.

With WWE continuing to spotlight major events such as Saturday Night's Main Event in Fort Wayne, public endorsements from established stars can help put added attention on younger names trying to break through.

Quote from Charlotte Flair

"For me, definitely Kiana James. I met her at the PC when I was out with my knee injury, and she had a knee injury as well. She was only on the roster for about a month before she got injured, and she's been back now for almost a year."

Charlotte Flair later went on to say:

"And I think she has the potential to be a main event player. She's aggressive, she's athletic, she's powerful. She makes me want to step my game up, and she's very young and she's soaking up every moment that she can. So look out for Kiana James. So she's gonna be a big player."

What Flair's praise means for Kiana James

Flair naming Kiana James so directly gives James a valuable endorsement at a time when she is still rebuilding momentum after her injury setback. That does not guarantee a push on its own, but it does put more focus on James as someone a top WWE name believes can grow into a major role.

Flair also pointed to the traits that matter most in that climb, aggression, athleticism and power. If WWE keeps giving James chances to develop on television, those are the same qualities that could shape her into a more serious player in the women's division.

Sources

Charlotte Flair while speaking on ESPN's First Take