WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has sparked renewed discussion with his remarks regarding Jade Cargill’s recent SmackDown performance. He suggested that Cargill’s tenure in AEW influenced the mistakes observed in the match, prompting significant backlash across wrestling communities. Booker T later addressed the controversy, reacting to criticisms from fans and wrestlers alike.
Clarifying the Criticism: Booker T Addresses Backlash
On Twitter, Booker T shared a pointed message aimed at those questioning his assessment:
“#BREAKINGNEWS According to sources, several talent in WWE, TNA, and even AEW are baffled people still believe what they read online.”
– Booker T, WWE Hall of Famer
This tweet was a direct rebuttal to a Fightful Select report highlighting confusion among wrestlers from WWE, AEW, and TNA about his comments, especially the notion that Cargill was “fresh off AEW.” Many observers noted that Jade Cargill has competed in more WWE matches than during her time in AEW, while others saw Booker’s viewpoint as an experienced insider sharing his honest opinion.
Insights Into the Match from Booker T’s Perspective
During his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker elaborated on his observations, pinpointing communication issues within the match as a primary cause of the visible problems. He emphasized the importance of building comfort among competitors, especially in complex match types involving multiple wrestlers.
“You could tell there was a lot of miscommunication in the match, as well. For me, it’s no different than what we do at Reality of Wrestling with girls and triple threats. Trying to put the girls in the best position to be comfortable in the ring is the most important thing.”
– Booker T, WWE Hall of Famer
He analyzed the skill levels of the involved wrestlers—Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax—highlighting differences that affected the match flow.
“You have NIL talent in Tiffany Stratton. You have Jade Cargill, who is pretty much just fresh off her AEW run. Just think about the time in AEW for her. She probably didn’t learn a whole lot. No disrespect or anything, but she was put on a wing and never really got a chance to wrestle anybody. Right?”
– Booker T, WWE Hall of Famer
Impact on The Wrestling Community and Next Steps
Booker T’s comments have ignited debate about Jade Cargill’s development and readiness as a WWE performer following her AEW days. His dismissal of Cargill’s AEW experience raises questions about how time spent in rival promotions is perceived in the industry. The discussion underscores tensions between veteran wrestlers’ perspectives and fan views on talent progression. The response from both the wrestling community and fans will likely influence future commentary about wrestlers transitioning between major promotions like AEW and WWE.
#BREAKINGNEWS According to sources several talent in WWE, TNA and even AEW are baffled people still believe what they read online.
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) October 4, 2025
