I don't disagree that it is stat padding, but that just means when she puts a new up and comer over in the future that will be an even bigger rub. I'm curious who you would see winning the Rumble for the women that would be a bigger draw than Charlotte at Mania? There is no money in Bianca Belair v Tiffy or Rhea as that will be best used for her against Jade. Liv Morgan v Rhea is the only thing that makes sense and that has already been wrapped up. Naomi? Nope. Raquel Rodriguez? Nope. Nia Jax v Tiffy maybe but you can still have Nia win the Elimination Chamber to set that up. Not even Alexa winning makes sense at this point.

I don't think WWE has many options who to win the Rumble. Charlotte winning on her return and it works perfectly with the history Charlotte and Rhea have. Remember WM 39 Rhea beat Charlotte for the first time ever in a 1-on-1 match at mania after Rhea won the rumble.

From a booking standpoint I'm just not sure who else should win the Rumble. Tbh I hate that they do two rumble matches now. It waters down the event and WWE doesn't have a stacked enough women's division to pull it off.