Jade Cargill has held the WWE Women’s Championship since November 2025, winning the title on Saturday Night’s Main Event by defeating Tiffany Stratton, yet her reign lacks a significant milestone: a televised title defense. As she approaches four months as champion, the absence of a defense on WWE’s televised programming has sparked discussion among fans and analysts.
Despite successfully putting the championship on the line at various house shows, Jade Cargill has not defended the title on TV since capturing it. Fans have noticed this gap in her reign especially because of the standard expectation that champions regularly defend their titles in high-profile matches on broadcast events.
Recently, Cargill began a rivalry with Jordynne Grace, with tensions culminating in a backstage altercation on the January 30 episode of WWE SmackDown. This storyline development suggests WWE may schedule Jade Cargill’s first televised title defense soon, potentially on the next SmackDown episode in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Support System Behind Jade Cargill’s WWE Journey
In a recent interview with Alex McCarthy of The Sun, Jade Cargill shared insights into the mentors and allies contributing to her growth within WWE. She credits several notable figures for guiding her progress both inside and outside the ring.
CM Punk talks to me a lot. Cody [Rhodes] talks to me a lot,
Jade Cargill said.
“Ricky Saints talks to me a lot. He’s great. There’s a lot of people. Booker T, he and I sit down, and we have Zoom meetings as well. Yes, we do a lot of school. I’m thankful to work with him as well.”
There’s so many people, I don’t want to name them all, but Paul Heyman. That is my guy! Gosh, I love Paul Heyman. It was him and Stone Cold Steve Austin, I was like, those are the two people I have to meet. When I met him, I was like ‘listen, I have to get a pic with you’ [laughs].
The backing of experienced professionals like CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Paul Heyman, Booker T, and Ricky Saints plays a critical role in Jade Cargill’s ongoing development as champion and performer.
Looking Ahead: Jade Cargill’s Next Steps as Champion
Jade Cargill’s upcoming televised title defense will be a key moment to solidify her status as the WWE Women’s Champion in front of a wider audience. Successfully defending the championship on TV will not only validate her reign but increase the prestige of her title run. Fans and WWE observers will be closely watching how this defense against Jordynne Grace unfolds and what it means for the division’s future.
This anticipated match in Charlotte indicates WWE’s intention to feature Jade Cargill more prominently, potentially leading to more frequent and high-profile defenses. As she continues her reign, the champion’s ability to rise to the challenge on televised events will define her legacy within the company.
Today marks 3 months of Jade Cargill's reign. She has not defended the title during her reign so far
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