Jade Cargill‘s wrestling journey, marked by her rise from AEW to WWE, resurfaced this week on WWE RAW amid an unexpected visit from rapper Bow Wow, who once controversially tried to ask her out. This moment highlights the ongoing intersection of Cargill WWE AEW past and present storylines.
Jade Cargill’s Wrestling Origins and Championship Dominance in AEW
Cargill began her professional wrestling career with AEW on November 11, 2020, quickly establishing herself as a force to reckon with. She became the first-ever TBS Champion on January 5, 2022, by defeating Ruby Soho in the tournament final aired on AEW Dynamite. Her title reign lasted an impressive 508 days, during which she successfully defended the championship against notable opponents like Madison Rayne, Diamante, Nyla Rose, Athena, and Taya Valkyrie.
Her dominant streak ended abruptly at the 2023 Double or Nothing event when Kris Statlander returned and captured the TBS Championship from her in just 50 seconds, simultaneously breaking Cargill’s 60-match undefeated run. Afterward, Cargill’s final bout for AEW took place on the September 15, 2023 episode of Rampage, where she lost a rematch against Statlander for the TBS title.
Transition to WWE and Rapid Title Success
Following her departure from AEW, Cargill signed with WWE in September 2023 and debuted at the 2024 Royal Rumble, entering 28th in the match. She swiftly made an impact in WWE, winning her first championship at Backlash France in 2024 alongside Bianca Belair. Together, they dethroned The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane, to claim the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Cargill later secured her first solo title in WWE by defeating Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship during the November 1, 2025 episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event, cementing her status within the company’s women’s division.
Bow Wow’s Unexpected Appearance on WWE RAW
This week’s RAW episode featured a tribute to AJ Styles’ celebrated career, with Bow Wow attending the event as a special guest. His presence drew attention due to his prior public interactions with Cargill during her AEW tenure, linking her past and current wrestling narratives.
In late 2022, Bow Wow sparked public interest when he tweeted about wanting to take Cargill out, to which she replied bluntly,
uh you can’t afford me ba. thanks but no thanks,
igniting a public back-and-forth between them. This rivalry escalated during Bow Wow’s Millenium Tour concert in Miami, where Cargill and her associates, Leila Grey and Kiera Hogan, confronted the rapper.
The tension was documented on AEW Dynamite’s November 23, 2022 episode, and Bow Wow later interrupted Cargill’s championship celebration on the November 30, 2022 episode through a video message. This appeared to tease a collaboration that ultimately never took place.
Significance of the Reunion and Future Prospects
Bow Wow’s visit to WWE RAW reignites the spotlight on Jade Cargill’s transition from AEW to WWE, emphasizing her evolving role as a prominent figure in sports entertainment. The resurfacing of past moments and relationships illustrates the blurred lines between wrestling storylines and real-life interactions.
Given Cargill’s rapid rise and ability to generate buzz, her WWE tenure is likely to feature more moments tied to her AEW background, creating intriguing narratives for fans. Meanwhile, the unpredictable dynamic with personalities like Bow Wow adds another layer of interest around her character in WWE programming.
Whatever happened to his and Jade Cargill's story in AEW? #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/Uo5EXsRLvs
— Cory of Bodyslam.net (@Cory_Hays407) February 24, 2026
After my first win i just wanna take you out somewhere…. @Jade_Cargill
— Bow Wow (@smoss) October 31, 2022
