Jade Cargill Opens Up About WWE Debut Nerves and Sets Sights on Queen of the Ring Crown

Jade Cargill’s Road From Royal Rumble Nerves to SmackDown Spotlight

When Jade Cargill first walked down the ramp at the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble, she wasn’t the unshakable powerhouse fans saw on TV. Inside, she fought off nerves, unsure how WWE’s famously passionate crowd would welcome her. Known for her swagger in AEW, Cargill confessed recently that the leap to WWE brought fresh pressure. The big stage? The new locker room? Even a ring veteran would feel anxious.

“I was worried about how people would see me,” Cargill admitted, peeling back the curtain on the personal doubts that came with starting over in wrestling’s biggest company. She put in extra hours at the Performance Center and leaned on experienced colleagues—most notably Bianca Belair. It was Belair’s pep talks and honest advice that gave Cargill the push she needed. Together, their friendship moved out of the training rings and onto SmackDown’s main events, with the duo snatching the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in what looked like an instant classic partnership.

Her early stumbles and self-doubt soon faded as Cargill grew into a central piece of SmackDown. Her athleticism and bravado got fans talking, but it’s clear the preparation and encouragement from established WWE stars made the difference. Success didn’t happen overnight. Cargill’s willingness to ask for help—and listen—changed her approach and built the confidence she now brings each week.

Chasing the Crown: Personal Motivation Fuels Final Showdown With Asuka

Now the stakes are higher than ever. Cargill’s journey leads straight to the Queen of the Ring tournament final, where she faces Asuka, one of the most decorated and unpredictable rivals on the roster. The winner gets a championship shot at SummerSlam 2025, so the pressure looms large again. But this time, Cargill isn’t just thinking about her own nerves—she’s got her daughter in mind. "My child can't wait for me to bring home the crown," she admitted, revealing a softer motivation beneath her tough exterior.

Cargill isn’t shy about the fire driving her into Night of Champions. When Asuka downplayed Cargill’s chances, Jade snapped back. “She can’t contain this storm.” It’s classic wrestling hype, but the energy isn’t fake. This is someone who remembers the nerves that almost held her back and uses that experience now as extra fuel in the face of doubters and challengers alike.

With her daughter’s enthusiasm and the memory of her first WWE jitters, Cargill approaches the finals determined to prove herself all over again. There’s a sense that her story is less about titles and more about proving she can thrive at the highest level, in the toughest environments, for the people who matter most to her. And fans, who once wondered how she’d fare in the WWE spotlight, now watch with anticipation as she tries to capture one of wrestling’s newest and most coveted crowns.