Jade Cargill recently expressed admiration for IYO SKY, highlighting how WWE limits SKY’s full repertoire of moves. During an interview, Cargill identified SKY as one of her dream opponents, noting how her moveset appears to be restrained compared to her performances in other promotions.
Since joining WWE in 2023, Cargill has had few one-on-one contests and has never faced IYO SKY, who is known as The Genius of the Sky, throughout her near two-year tenure with the company. The anticipation for a match between them continues to build among fans and wrestlers alike.
Insights from Jade Cargill’s conversation on Club 520 podcast
Speaking on former NBA player Jeff Teague’s Club 520 podcast, Cargill revealed her respect for IYO SKY’s athleticism and pointed to her past in Stardom as evidence that WWE restricts SKY’s use of her full moveset. Cargill described SKY’s Stardom performances as “insane” and stated that she suspects SKY only uses a portion of her arsenal in WWE.
“To be honest, I feel like she tones it down. I feel like she does ’cause when she was in Stardom in Japan, if you see her old stuff, it’s insane. She does not even use half of her moveset. Oh my gosh, she’s amazing. I can’t wait to have a match with her,” Cargill said. [31:46 – 32:00]
Currently, Jade Cargill and IYO SKY are assigned to different WWE brands, which means a match between the two is unlikely unless a WWE Draft or roster trade brings them to the same show.
Jade Cargill discusses recent neck injury and recovery
During the November 22, 2024, episode of SmackDown, Jade Cargill was attacked in the parking lot, with Naomi later revealed as the assailant. This storyline led to a feud between the two wrestlers in early 2025.
On the Club 520 podcast, Cargill also opened up about a neck injury she sustained, which had the potential to require surgery but ultimately did not. She acknowledged that surgery might become necessary in the future, a common reality for many wrestlers.
“I didn’t tear anything. It was more of a neck injury that could have led to surgery, but I didn’t need it. Eventually, I will, like all wrestlers do, but thankfully, not yet,” Cargill said. [From 30:39 to 30:48]
Neck injuries present serious risks in professional wrestling and can have long-term effects on a wrestler’s career depending on their severity and treatment.
The potential impact of a dream match and future developments
The prospect of Jade Cargill facing IYO SKY excites fans given their contrasting styles and SKY’s reputation for an underused moveset. Such a match could showcase previously unseen skills and elevate both competitors within WWE’s women’s division.
Changes in WWE’s brand rosters through future drafts or trades could create an opportunity for this highly anticipated match to materialize, potentially offering fresh dynamics and renewed interest in the women’s division.
