Jade Cargill recently shared her thoughts on her tenure with AEW, highlighting what she misses most about the promotion. Known as The Storm, she competed in AEW from 2020 until 2023, remaining undefeated for most of that period and becoming the first AEW TBS Champion. Her final match for AEW aired on the September 15 episode of Rampage.
When asked about what she misses regarding AEW, Cargill emphasized that her former co-workers stood out as the aspect she valued the most, especially those who had roots in the independent wrestling scene.
“I miss some of my co-workers. My co-workers are great people. I can say this, working with people who came from the indies, it’s a whole different type of — I don’t want to say appreciation, because everywhere I’ve gone, everybody appreciates wrestling. But at AEW the people who come from the indies, it’s just a whole different type of wrestler. And it’s nothing negative about that,” said Cargill.
She elaborated on this unique energy, noting how it influenced her performance and mindset during her time there.
“It’s very positive. But it made me — I was doing crazy things in a way that I loved it. Because it showed me every day, oh my gosh, I can do this, I can do that, I can do this. And the energy was just totally different as far as, nothing negative, but as far as the people that worked in the indies and them coming and working TV, it’s just different. I don’t know how to describe that.” [12:30-13:18]
Reasons Behind Jade Cargill’s Hiatus from WWE in Late 2024
After leaving AEW, Jade Cargill eventually appeared in WWE but experienced an extended hiatus from late November 2024 to early 2025. She made her WWE return on March 1 at the Elimination Chamber event. In a recent interview, she clarified that the break was due to an injury rather than training or other reasons.
“When I was out, everybody thinks I was training and I was out with an injury. Like, I was legit out with an injury. And I was crying so much because I missed it. I wanted to go back out there, but I couldn’t because I just couldn’t. And fans don’t understand, and I’m trying to get back there for them. I’m like, I want to get back there not just for myself but for them. I want to prove to them what I can do,” said Cargill. [5:34 – 6:06]
Her determination to return highlights her commitment not only to her own career but also to the fans who support her.
Looking Ahead: Jade Cargill’s Potential Impact in WWE
Jade Cargill has already made a strong impression on WWE’s main roster. With her past success in AEW and demonstrated resilience through injuries, she has set the stage to achieve even greater accomplishments. One major opportunity lies ahead, where she could dethrone Tiffany Stratton at the upcoming SummerSlam event, further elevating her status in the wrestling world.
Cargill’s reflection on missing her AEW co-workers and the special indie wrestling atmosphere reveals how much the connections and experiences shaped her. This insight offers fans perspective on her journey and suggests that her future moves will be driven by passion and the unique energy she found during her earlier career.
