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Jade Cargill Set for First SmackDown as WWE Women’s Champion After Heel Turn Title Win

WWE is signaling a dominant push, with a possible first defense reported for Survivor Series.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: (L-R) Mark Henry, Dave LaGreca, Bubba Ray Dudley, known as Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer attend SiriusXM's Busted Open live broadcast before Wrestlemania at Whisky a Go Go on April 01, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.
Jade Cargill poses as she makes her entrance to the ring during the WWE Bash in Berlin Premium Live Event at Uber Arena on August 31, 2024 in Berlin, Berlin.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 02: Jade Cargill makes her entrance before her match against Tiffany Stratton during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 02, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Cargill defeated Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City to capture the WWE Women’s Championship after an Oct. 24 SmackDown heel turn set up the bout.
  • SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis announced her first on-air appearance as champion for Friday’s show in Greenville, South Carolina.
  • In a new interview, Cargill said she intends to elevate the title and framed the championship as her legacy, reinforcing a message of dominance in a social post.
  • Reactions from veterans are split, with Bully Ray urging WWE to push her as an unstoppable force while Konnan questioned whether she is ready to lead as a top singles champion.
  • Reporting indicates her first defense is expected at Survivor Series: WarGames on Nov. 29, though WWE has not formally announced the match.