The Jade Cargill Queen of the Ring controversy dominated online wrestling conversations after Sunday’s WWE Night of Champions, where Jade Cargill clinched the 2025 Queen of the Ring title by defeating Asuka at the event’s finals. Her victory, which paves the way for a shot at the world championship at SummerSlam, triggered a wave of negative reactions across social media, with many fans expressing deep frustration over the outcome.
The discontent arose quickly following WWE’s announcement of Cargill’s win. Online forums and fan spaces filled with messages voicing disappointment, particularly highlighting Asuka, the recently returned superstar, as a preferred winner. A desire to see Asuka face IYO SKY for the Women’s World Championship at SummerSlam emerged as a common viewpoint among fans. Criticism was also targeted at Cargill’s in-ring abilities, with detractors weighing in on her performance and the storyline direction set by WWE.
Social Media Backlash and Fans’ Unfiltered Responses
After the match, the online wrestling community responded with unfiltered comments about both Jade Cargill and WWE’s creative decision. Several users questioned the choice of winner and Cargill’s wrestling prowess, citing concerns about match quality and fan engagement in the stadium. Many fans believed that the outcome deprived them of a marquee match between Asuka and IYO SKY, which had been heavily anticipated.
“Jade Cargill does not deserve this. After the way she wrestles, the way she goes into these matches, it’s like she doesn’t give a s**t. It is bull shit. This is the first L match and L decision of the night.”
—Unattributed
“She really isn’t a very good wrestler. Botchy end. It’s like WWE are forcing Jade onto us. No pop at the end too and she’s meant to be a babyface.”
—Unattributed
“Why do you suck so bad at your job WWE? You had Asuka/Iyo title match that everyone wants to see all teed up and you totally blew it. Stop pushing Jade, she’s not good, can’t have a match that she’s not carried in, it terrible at promos, and most people don’t like watching her at all. This entire PLE had been nothing less than an epic failure so far.”
—Unattributed
This uproar underscores a high level of agitation and emotional investment among WWE’s audience, especially those who favored Asuka or sought what they viewed as a stronger storyline for the women’s division.
Potential Title Showdown at SummerSlam Builds Further Tension
Following the chaos of the Queen of the Ring result, wrestling fans quickly turned their attention to what comes next. If Tiffany Stratton, current holder of the Women’s Championship, maintains her reign until SummerSlam, she is likely to defend her title against Jade Cargill. The two competitors have already crossed paths on SmackDown multiple times recently, setting the stage for what promises to be a contentious face-off at WWE’s signature summer event.
This development leaves the WWE Universe divided, with many continuing to criticize the company’s decision despite anticipation building for another major women’s title match. The outcome of Cargill’s Queen of the Ring victory will shape future storylines, with the wrestling community closely watching to see if fan agitation influences WWE booking or talent trajectories as the road to SummerSlam unfolds.
