5 better challengers for Charlotte Flair than Sasha Banks

Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks are two of the most dominant superstars in WWE's women's division. Both have faced each other in various pay-per-views for the Women's Championships.

On the latest edition of SmackDown, their feud was renewed. Following the WWE Draft, a title-exchange ceremony took place between Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.

The Boss interrupted the proceedings by throwing insults at Charlotte and claiming her superiority on the blue brand. The two began brawling in the ring after Becky left.

Having said this, both have locked horns so many times that there might be an over-exposure for the fans. Hence, WWE should push fresh challengers for Flair's SmackDown Women's Championship to keep everyone invested.

In this article, we look at five superstars on the current SmackDown roster who could serve as better challengers for Charlotte Flair:

#5 Toni Storm could push Charlotte Flair to the limit

Toni Storm is one of the most impressive young superstars on SmackDown. She shifted from NXT to the main roster earlier this year.

Storm beat the established Rhea Ripley to capture her maiden NXT UK Women's Championship in January 2019 and continued her reign as champion till August that year. In her debut match on SmackDown, Toni defeated the current Queen of WWE, Zelina Vega.

A feud with one of the top superstars like Charlotte Flair will certainly help Storm further cement her name on SmackDown. On the other hand, 'The Queen' can help Storm by putting her over on the main roster.

#4 Shotzi Blackheart could bring out the best in Charlotte Flair

The contest between a young superstar like Shotzi Blackheart and an established heel in Charlotte Flair will be an exciting first. The women have never faced each other in the squared circle before.

Since moving to SmackDown from NXT earlier this year, Shotzi has been impressive in tag team competitions with partner Nox. They beat former WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Natalya and Tamina.

With Nox now on R.A.W. after the WWE Draft, Shotzi will try to establish her name as a singles competitor on SmackDown. Like Toni Storm, Charlotte Flair could also put this young superstar over on the Blue Brand.

#3 Naomi has been missing from the title picture for long

Naomi and Charlotte have had some epic bouts in the past in tag team competition and singles action.

During the Women's Revolution in 2015, Naomi, as part of Team B.A.D. (also including Sasha Banks and Tamina), had memorable encounters with Team P.C.B. comprising Paige, Charlotte, and Becky Lynch and Team Bella comprising Nikki and Brie Bella along with Alicia Fox.

The two superstars also collided in singles action when Charlotte was drafted to SmackDown in 2017. Back then, Naomi was the SmackDown Women's Champion.

A new challenger will enrich Charlotte Flair's SmackDown Women's Championship reign. Since her return, Naomi, too, has been campaigning for more recognition on the Blue Brand. Their reignited rivalry will benefit both while keeping the WWE Universe invested.

#2 Natalya could reignite her rivalry with Charlotte Flair

Natalya and Charlotte Flair have had a well-documented rivalry in the past.

The Queen was responsible for dethroning Natalya as the SmackDown Women's Champion back in 2017, ending her 86 days-long reign. With both women on SmackDown, a new feud could develop where Natalya settles the score by challenging Charlotte's title.

The contest will be very physical between the two veterans, making it worthy of fans' attention.

#1 Shayna Baszler vs. Charlotte Flair could be a next-level rivalry

Shayna Baszler is one of the most dominant and physically intimidating superstars on the current WWE roster.

Having decimated her partner Nia Jax and Eva Marie on RAW, the former two-time NXT Women's Champion would want to cement her legacy on SmackDown following the draft.

She lost to Charlotte Flair earlier this year on RAW. Baszler would try to avenge herself by dethroning the SmackDown Women's Champion off her title.

On the other hand, 'The Queen' would look forward to defeating 'The Queen of Spades' to dominate the women's division further. This contest would be one of brute strength, making it a treat for the WWE Universe to savor.