The Jade Cargill NXT feud has become even more intense as a popular NXT star is rumored to challenge for her WWE Women’s Championship. The speculation follows developments on WWE SmackDown, where backstage sightings hint at a significant shift in the women’s division landscape.
A Reigning Champion Faces Unexpected Competition
Jade Cargill, who seized the WWE Women’s Championship from Tiffany Stratton on the November 1 episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event, has established herself as a dominant champion since turning heel. After overcoming initial competition, including defeating B-Fab and instigating a short-lived conflict with B-Fab’s ally Michin (formerly Mia Yim) until Michin’s injury, Cargill’s path appeared clear. However, the abrupt end to the previous feud now suggests a new challenger may have emerged from NXT’s rising ranks.
Jordynne Grace Hinted As Major New Rival
Reports from Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite indicate that Jordynne Grace, renowned for multiple appearances in the NXT Women’s Championship scene and as a former TNA Knockouts Champion, was spotted backstage at WWE SmackDown in Buffalo, New York. This fuels speculation she may be next in line to challenge Cargill. Grace’s appearance was not her first on the main roster, as she has previously competed in both the 2024 and 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble events.
“🚨🚨 BREAKING: Jordynne Grace is backstage tonight and is expected to appear on the show #Smackdown[PWInsider]Could we FINALLY be getting some help for the Smackdown Womens division? pic.twitter.com/WDyBucKN1A”— 𝙎𝙖𝙢 (@RhodesKotaEra)
Potential Impact on SmackDown’s Women’s Division
According to the latest reports, Grace was featured in a pre-taped segment with Jade Cargill and Charlotte Flair, increasing anticipation regarding her future involvement. The possibility of Grace entering the feud offers fresh competition for Cargill and much-needed excitement for the women’s roster. Despite several high-profile challenges for the NXT Women’s Championship, Grace has yet to capture a singles title in WWE, and this new opportunity could mark a turning point for her career. Her transition could elevate not only the ongoing feud with Cargill but also the overall competitiveness on SmackDown.
What’s Next for Jade Cargill and the SmackDown Title Scene
As WWE explores new rivalries, the addition of an NXT star like Jordynne Grace brings both threat and promise to Jade Cargill’s reign. Fans and insiders will be watching closely to see if Grace’s arrival signals the rise of a new champion or another emphatic defense for Cargill. The next developments in the Jade Cargill NXT feud will likely have significant implications for the future of the women’s division.
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