WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill has been forced to step away from the ring due to a legitimate injury, leaving her off the highly anticipated Survivor Series card. Cargill was initially set to compete in the Women’s War Games match and the ongoing tournament to crown the first-ever WWE United States Women’s Champion. However, her absence has led to significant lineup changes, with Bayley stepping into War Games and Lash Legend taking her spot in the tournament.
Injury Written into Storyline
The injury was addressed on-screen with a dramatic angle during which Cargill was thrown off a platform and crashed through a car windshield. According to Fightful Select, this spot was designed to provide an in-universe explanation for her temporary absence. While the exact nature and severity of the injury remain undisclosed, early reports suggest Cargill could be out of action for at least three months or possibly longer.
Cargill’s injury marks a significant blow to WWE’s plans, as this year has been pivotal for her career. In addition to being in her second reign as Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Bianca Belair, she had standout moments in 2023, including her first Royal Rumble appearance. Cargill and Belair regained the Women’s Tag Titles from Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn at WWE Bash in Berlin in late August.
Changes to Survivor Series
Survivor Series, set for November 30 in Vancouver, will now feature Bayley joining Team Rhea Ripley in the War Games match. Ripley’s team includes Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair, Naomi, and now Bayley, as they prepare to face WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and WWE Speed Women’s Champion Candice LeRae.
Originally slated to be Cargill’s War Games debut, the match will still be a spectacle, albeit without one of WWE’s rising stars.
Lash Legend’s Opportunity
In the tournament for the inaugural WWE United States Women’s Championship, Lash Legend steps in for Cargill. Legend is scheduled to face Michin and Piper Niven on the upcoming SmackDown, which was taped this past Friday. Fans eager to see how Legend capitalizes on this opportunity.
Cargill’s injury is a reminder of the physical toll of WWE’s grueling schedule. While her absence will undoubtedly be felt, fans can look forward to her return once she’s fully recovered. In the meantime, her replacement Bayley and rising star Lash Legend have big shoes to fill as the Women’s War Games match and the U.S. Women’s Title tournament heat up.
Stay tuned for updates on Cargill’s recovery and how the reshuffled Survivor Series lineup plays out!
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