Chelsea Green sparked a major conflict on WWE SmackDown after speaking negatively about Jade Cargill without realizing she was listening, leading to an unexpected confrontation. The incident unfolded during a backstage interview where Green expressed frustration over missing out on the Queen of the Ring tournament opportunity.
Green Questions Championship Prospects, Provoking Jade Cargill
In an interview with Cathy Kelley, Green insisted she should have been the contender facing Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at the upcoming SummerSlam event, rather than Jade Cargill. As she criticized Cargill, calling her a “crown-stealing” rival, Cargill appeared behind her, overhearing the remarks.
Physical Altercation Escalates to In-Ring Match
Chelsea Green insulted Jade by calling her “stupid” as well as “slow” and “useless,” prompting Cargill to attack her from behind. Their fight carried from backstage to ringside, where the referee officially started a match. Jade Cargill ultimately won by pinfall, demonstrating her dominance ahead of their SummerSlam showdown.
Post-Match Chaos Adds to Building Feud
After the match, Jade was ambushed by Alba Fyre and Piper Niven, members of Secret Heroic, escalating the tension further. Tiffany Stratton intervened to rescue Cargill, despite their current rivalry. The dramatic events concluded with a tug of war over the WWE Women’s Championship belt between Jade and Green, setting the stage for their highly anticipated clash at SummerSlam.
