Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr is an American professional wrestler signed to the WWE, performing under the ring name of Charlotte, where she is a former NXT Women's Champion. She is a second generation wrestler, as she is the daughter of two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, and the sister of David Flair and Reid Flair. In 2014, she was named Rookie of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.
Fliehr was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Ric Flair and his then-wife Elizabeth. She has an older half-sister, Megan, and an older half-brother, David, while her younger brother Reid died in March 2013. Fliehr holds two NCHSAA 4 A-State championships for volleyball during her time at Providence High School, including being a team captain and player of the year from 2004–2005. She attended Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina before transferring to North Carolina State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in public relations in Spring 2008. Fliehr was a certified personal trainer prior to becoming a professional wrestler.
On May 17, 2012, Fliehr signed a developmental contract with WWE, and was assigned to their developmental territory NXT. She adopted the ring name Charlotte and had her first televised match on the July 17, 2013, episode of NXT.
