The status of WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill has become one of the most confusing stories in wrestling right now. Ever since her abrupt backstage attack on the November 22 episode of WWE SmackDown, fans and insiders alike have been left scratching their heads about Cargill’s condition, her absence, and WWE’s overall direction for the Women’s Tag Team Championships.
A Timeline of Confusion
It all started when Cargill was written off TV after being ambushed and left sprawled on the hood of a car in a backstage segment. While the angle looked like classic WWE storytelling, it quickly fueled speculation that something else was at play. Was it an injury? A creative reset? Or simply time off for personal reasons?
Reports since then have been all over the map. Some outlets initially claimed Cargill was perfectly fine, while others hinted she might be dealing with a minor, undisclosed injury. Then came the revelation from PWInsider that Cargill was enjoying some downtime on vacation in the Bahamas and also focusing on non-wrestling ventures. That seemed to settle the matter—for a moment.
However, the waters were muddied once again after Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live delivered a much more ominous update. Alvarez stated bluntly:
“Jade Cargill, by the way, I don’t care what you read online, okay? Jade Cargill is injured, and it’s serious, and I don’t know when she’s going to be back.”
This report paints a far less optimistic picture and leaves fans wondering just how serious Cargill’s situation really is.
What Does This Mean for the Women’s Tag Team Titles?
Despite rumors of a significant injury, WWE has yet to strip Cargill and her partner Bianca Belair of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Instead, WWE is temporarily filling the void by having Naomi step in as Belair’s partner for an upcoming title defense.
This move isn’t unprecedented. WWE has a history of creatively adjusting title situations when one half of a tag team is injured. Most recently, Piper Niven replaced Sonya Deville as Chelsea Green‘s partner when Deville suffered an ACL injury in 2023.
That said, the uncertainty surrounding Cargill’s health has sparked growing frustration among fans, especially given how her absence affected major events. Cargill was notably removed from the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series and was replaced in the ongoing WWE Women’s United States Championship Tournament by Lash Legend.
WWE’s Silence Raises Questions
What’s most intriguing—or perhaps frustrating—is WWE’s silence on the matter. The company hasn’t provided any official update on Cargill’s injury status, nor have they addressed whether she and Belair will be able to continue as champions. If the injury is as serious as Alvarez claims, WWE will eventually need to make a decision about the titles, especially with Naomi temporarily filling in.
What’s Next for Cargill?
Jade Cargill’s WWE run has been highly anticipated since her signing earlier this year. After an impressive stint in AEW, she arrived in WWE with enormous buzz and has been positioned as a major star. However, her current absence—combined with the conflicting reports—has left her momentum in limbo.
For now, fans will have to wait for official word from WWE, though the uncertainty surrounding Cargill’s injury doesn’t appear to be clearing up anytime soon. Whether it’s a storyline, a minor setback, or something more severe, one thing’s for sure: the Women’s Tag Team Championship picture is as cloudy as ever.
Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to unfold.
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