Jade Cargill is preparing to face Tiffany Stratton in a major WWE Women’s Championship match at WWE SummerSlam. The Storm secured her spot by winning the Queen of the Ring tournament at Night of Champions and recently made a confident statement regarding the title ahead of the event.
Recent Career Highlights Lead into Championship Opportunity
The 33-year-old wrestler defeated Asuka to claim the Queen of the Ring crown, setting up the championship bout against the current titleholder, Stratton, who recently defended her belt against Trish Stratus at WWE Evolution. Jade Cargill took to her social media to share a photo with the championship belt, boldly claiming,
“The gold looks better on me”
compared to the current champion. This confident declaration underscores the anticipation surrounding the match.
In her most recent appearance, Cargill defeated Naomi in a No Holds Barred match at WWE Evolution with Bianca Belair acting as the special guest referee. Meanwhile, WWE’s women’s division saw IYO SKY lose the Women’s World Championship when The Glow cashed in her Money in the Bank contract late in the event.
Veteran Insight Highlights Areas for Growth in Jade Cargill’s Performance
On a recent episode of The Wrestling Time Machine, former WWE SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long shared his perspective on Jade Cargill’s in-ring development. He pointed out that Cargill has yet to master a relaxed presence during her matches, an element he believes is crucial for success at the highest level.
“She hasn’t learned how to relax yet. That’s her problem. You know what I mean. And Dutch, I don’t know if you agree with that, but that’s what I see,” —Teddy Long, Former WWE SmackDown GM
Upcoming Match Carries Significant Career Implications
Jade Cargill’s pursuit of her inaugural singles title in WWE reaches a critical moment at SummerSlam. The outcome will not only determine a new Women’s Champion but could also mark a turning point in Cargill’s career trajectory. Her bold claim and recent successes indicate strong confidence, but seasoned voices advise that refining her ring composure might be key to overcoming Tiffany Stratton at what WWE calls The Biggest Party of the Summer.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Jade Cargill in the True Threat?
A. Jade Cargill, known from WWE, is stepping away from wrestling to star in her debut film, True Threat. She will act alongside Jonathan Majors. Fans are excited as she takes on the role of Meeka, a fierce villain in an action movie set in Harlem. Gerard McMurray will direct the film, beginning production in fall 2025.
Q. Why was Jade Cargill removed?
A. Cargill was removed from television to give her time to heal from an injury. Fightful Select says this decision was due to an unspecified injury.
Q. Who actually attacked Jade Cargill?
A. In November 2024, Naomi indeed attacked Jade Cargill. Cargill had been away from WWE to recover from an injury and improve her skills. However, the wrestling organization created an exciting storyline to explain why she was absent.
Q. What is Jade Cargill’s diagnosis?
A. She was surprisingly written out of the TV storyline by being unexpectedly thrown through a car windshield. WWE stated that Cargill suffered from “deep muscle bruises in her lower back, a bruised kidney, a sprained MCL in her right knee, a bone bruise in her right knee, and facial cuts.”
