Rene Dupree, a canadian professional wrestler sparked a buzz on all social media platforms by commenting that Charlotte Flair looks older than age that lay over with the statement by some fans over the years.
Charlotte Flair born in 1986 debuted her wrestling career through the NXT brand in 2013 and in 2015 joined the WWE women’s roster. She is a 14-time world champion in WWE, the most by any woman in WWE history. She is the daughter of legendary Ric Flair who won world championship for 16 times, second highest in the history of WWE. In this article we will cover reasons behind why some perceive her as looking older than her actual age.
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The Physical Demands of Wrestling
Professional wrestling demands intensive physical form and high maintenance. The things become more challenging when it combines with constant travelling leaving no time for proper recovery. Each match consists of high flying moves, non-stop actions and heavy use of muscles. Minor injuries lead to major surgeries due to improper recovery of muscles and constant travelling.
Lack of proper rest ultimately costs to accelerate visible aging and is inevitable and can lead to long-term physical issues. Not only wrestling but other sports also like American football, mixed martial arts, and professional boxing show similar trends. The sport demands so much physical demand of the body that often leads to facial wear and overall physical deterioration.
Athletic Physique and Appearance
Charlotte Flair muscular and athletic physique is the key reason for her defining traits as a WWE superstar. Her body is the perfect example of those who has intense dedication for the wrestling community. Unlike many softer or slimmer female celebrities, Flair’s physique reflects athletic excellence and reflect strong presence in the ring.
However, a highly muscular physique costs to look more mature or “older” in comparison to other superstars. As fitness routines and body transformations over time can also alter a person’s look significantly. Flair mould her body as per the demand of the wrestling ring and undergone notable changes to showcase her workaholic attitude towards community but it is also a factor that leads to age faster.
Cosmetic Procedures, Styling, and Media Scrutiny
Having cosmetic producers and bold styling is very common in WWE and wrestlers often undergo enhancements such as Botox, fillers, or surgeries to maintain a polished, camera-ready look. In every match they have to put heavy makeup for the purpose of intense lighting and camera. These cosmetics help them to present boldness in front of the camera but ultimately in the long run it leads to a more mature appearance. Regular heavy makeup can accentuate fine lines and later natural wear and tear of skin throughout their career.
Media and fan scrutiny also play a significant role in shaping perceptions about age and appearance. As even the slightest change is analysed and discussed in the social media forum about the superstars—that can lead to misinformation and exaggerated opinion about their age. As wrestlers have to undergo these processes to maintain a youthful image and impactful wrestling in the ring.
Conclusion
Charlotte Flair, The Diva of Divas seems older than her age due to her toned muscle structure and dedication towards wrestling. As her heavy input in every match and busy wrestling schedule didn’t allow enough time to recover completely from the tear and wear of muscles. Despite all criticism is one of the top athletes in the women’s division who has the record of maximum number of titles throughout the career.
Vijay Suyal 
Reddaveni Saisneha