Jade Cargill has made a dominant impact in WWE since arriving in late 2023, quickly capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships twice alongside Bianca Belair. However, it appears her run hasn’t been without some backstage controversy.
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Cargill and Shayna Baszler were involved in a backstage confrontation a few months ago, prior to Cargill’s recent injury. The report states that Baszler was ready to fight Cargill after the former AEW TBS Champion allegedly rubbed some of the Raw women’s locker room the wrong way. However, WWE management stepped in before things escalated further.
What Led to the Conflict?
While details remain scarce, sources suggest the tension wasn’t due to just one incident but rather a series of issues that had built up over time. Some of it reportedly stemmed from their in-ring interactions during the feud between Cargill & Belair vs. Baszler & Zoey Stark, while other factors were unrelated to their matches.
Interestingly, one source claimed that while Cargill’s issues on Raw were notable, the locker room tensions on the SmackDown side were reportedly even worse—though no further details were given.
What’s Next for Cargill?
Despite the reported backstage friction, Cargill remains a major star in WWE’s women’s division, and her team with Bianca Belair has been a focal point of Raw’s tag scene. With Cargill currently sidelined due to injury, it will be interesting to see how things unfold when she returns to action.
Backstage tension isn’t uncommon in WWE, but will this reported clash with Baszler have any long-term effects on Cargill’s position in the company?
Cargill will appear on tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown to address her attack on Naomi.
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