WWE Superstar Jade Explains Why She Signed W/ WWE After Long AEW Title Run | TMZ Sports

Jade Cargill isn't wasting any time ... the long-running, former AEW champ turned WWE Superstar is setting her sights squarely on the biggest, most talented, and badass women in the world!
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[@bapestalegend6186]

As a wwe fan I salute the AEW fans congratulating her on her future. Class act. Wish AEW the best. It’s making wrestling feel like the WCW/WWF wars.

[@sirharvey]

Overdependence on particular people is always harmful for a company. I believe AEW should just continue with what they're doing no matter who from their roster leaves them.

[@1KQ_]

​@@sirharveyso just random match ups with sub par story telling? Definitely agree. It's doing them wonders

[@sairajburewar]

Why won’t they ? It’s a big league

[@randomtees]

As an AEW fan, I salute the WWE fans for saluting the AEW fans who've congratulated her on her future. Class act. Wish WWE the best. It’s making wrestling feel like the WWE/TNA wars.

[@davidboyd3000]

AEW fan here and i must say when she makes her debut i will be watching lol..

[@skylisszthecolossus]

Her coming to the WWE just makes sense. The new bar and lots of potential match ups.

[@jasonfullwood815]

As an AEW mark I'm happy for her. This is what she wants and what she needs to do. Props to her

[@tyson1fan487]

Jade already feels like she's taken the next step and she's on the next level!! We already know how good she is but now she's headed for greatness.

[@manjeepo9129]

I like Jade, her personality will be a fresh addition for the fans! She's a great athlete. I'm ready for the excitement to take off in the WWE! Great job Triple H! 👏👏👏👏

[@hobby-ies85]

Jade vs Bianca... This could be the best Wrestlemania match in history....

[@Deathcomes4usall]

The important thing about Jade coming into WWE is that she is the first homegrown talent AEW has going to WWE. How well she does could potentially influence other talents when their contracts are up too

[@YousefTube]

Eric Bischoff : It's not a Tomato to call it a homegrown what's that even mean.

[@danielcaldwell7503]

Her and Bianca would be the ESTS longEST reigning WWE women's African American tag team champions if they were to team up together

[@seansyphers244]

Nah, those women’s tag titles are CURSED! 😳 Wouldn’t want either of them to get injured & out of action for months…😬 She’s better off in singles comp anyway … and the possibilities are endless when it comes to worthy future opponents! (Becky/Charlotte/Rhea/Asuka/BIANCA…💪🏾) For every Jade Cargill fan out there, they should be feeling like a kid in a candy store right about now! 🥳

[@danielcaldwell7503]

@@seansyphers244 I mean in the future no lie you gotta admit they would be a great tag team for African American women

[@Posion_Nightmare]

Omg yessss that would be a dream!

[@vanessarobinson3437]

@@seansyphers244I disagree I think Bianca and Jade would make a good tag team champion for African American it could happen with out injury

[@seansyphers244]

@vanessarobinson3437 … Unless it’s the NXT women’s tag titles, then NO! Those WWE women’s tag titles need to be BANISHED! 😱

[@EmmettXIV]

Jade really made a name for herself in AEW. It's cool she is keeping her name and hopefully her entrance theme too. If her jump from AEW to WWE is anything like Cody Rhode's, this will be great.

[@shimraam.e.802]

Jade, Charlotte, Belair, Roddrigues, Mama... These power women can change women's wrestling forever, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for them and wish them all the luck in the world! ✌️😎

[@filipevueti7832]

Its good that she mentioned her and bianca can main event wrestlemania

[@jaybee4288]

She says all the right things, she’s going to be a huge asset for WWE. If her and Bianca ever do wrestlemania that’s really going to inspire so many young girls that need strong role models. I really like Jade and hope she smashes it.

[@YoutubeHatesFreeSpeech582]

I love Jade and wish her the best. Great acquisition for WWE!

[@BuckyBarnesATL]

I’m loving this. She’s such a star!

[@DannyVegasVIP]

This is something I'm so excited for! Can't wait for some of the dream matches we are about to see!

[@crazycarper3780]

Her standing next to Charlotte will be impressive.

[@JHC2812]

The champ is here!!!!

[@chadhuckabee2862]

She has such a great attitude. It is very inspiring

[@808Htx]

I respect it she used aew as a stepping stone to get to the big leagues

[@Philthorn]

She looks like a fusion of Bianca Belair and Charlotte flair

[@ShelvinMaharaj604]

she reminds me of Bret hart, and Scott Hall put together.. she has the look of a scott hall. and shes a role model like bret hart

[@shaqur9581]

The term 'total package' has been used very loosely at times... Jade Cargill is the epitome of that term.. WWE has acquired a superstar that has the potential to be the biggest female megastar of all time.. Tv, movies , promotions, appearances... Sky's the limit.. Nobody looks like her, beauty ,physique and aura...

[@russenterprise6502]

Other than Bianca, Jade would be among the few black women wrestlers to be a top superstar in wwe, Naomi was a star but not a superstar, Sasha Banks is biracial like former President Obama since they have a white mom and black dad but Banks was superstar, before them Jacqueline was a pioneer for black females but overshadowed by Sable in terms of star power in the Attitude Era, Jazz also original but Vince McMahon prefer Trish Stratus and Lita over her. Mia Yim isn’t really black she is also Korean, she don’t count.

[@shaqur9581]

@russenterprise6502 dont make it about race .. Jade is a dream specimen for Pro-wrestling, it doesn't even matter if she's a great wrestler.. No wrestler has the marketability as Jade.. She can transcend the sport and cross over.. Bianca and Sasha are great wrestlers but doesn't have the megastar power as Jade

[@ATHTSupply]

@@shaqur9581you both said the same thing. You just attempted to diminish the use of her blackness. Stop telling us to “not make it about race” as in certain spaces that shit actually matters … not very many black wrestlers get to make it to the top. And we haven’t had a black female superstar in the stratosphere of Jade Cargill. I’m certain during her come up , her being black alone probably held her back a few times. But she’s broke thru barriers

[@russenterprise6502]

What about Julia Hart, she might be the new face of AEW and possibly a superstar. No one talks about her, she is blonde and cute, if she leaves Tony Khan for WWE her name could be changed, Vince knows Julia not related to Bret Hart.

[@russenterprise6502]

@@ATHTSupply with Jade leaving, Julia Hart will take over as the superstar women wrestler in AEW, people know her, because of her last name, might be niece of the Hitman Bret Hart

[@KatrinaLUFC211]

I just can’t wait to see her make her debut, she is one of a kind. Her daughter will grow up knowing exactly why her mum is so special, she already laid the foundations for her legacy.

[@dboygreat]

Bianca vs Jade...😊😊😊

[@DecaturDude46]

It's about time

[@anthonysalazar8279]

Jade vs Bianca 😍

[@Womens_Division]

In case you guys didn't catch this... In this video, Jade Cargill says that Her VS Bianca Belair is a WRESTLEMANIA Match... BUT... also, in the ESPN interview.. Jade Cargill also said that her VS Bianca Belair is a WRESTLEMANIA match. DID JADE CARGILL HINT AT JADE CARGILL VS BIANCA BELAIR AT WRESTLEMANIA?

[@Officialjohnpinet]

She sure spilled the tea haha storyline will involve Bianca for sure

[@seansyphers244]

Well yeah, a match like that would be a no-brainer for WM … kinda like having the female equivalent of The Rock vs Roman @ WM! 😎

[@Officialjohnpinet]

@@seansyphers244 100% they know what the fans want

[@SasukesSharingan.]

Where else would we have it . This is the real african American mainevent of wm . Would be bigger than sasha v bianca

[@kinghiggins5021]

The Superstar Jade Cargill the storm beautiful and strong

[@hitman6945]

There’s one name woman that they both forgot to mention and that’s “THEMAN” Becky Lynch!

[@Caveman51580]

If she has the passion and drive, she can be great. Theres been questions on whether she wants to focus more on modeling or wrestling. She definitely has loads of potential. The jury is still out on her mic skills. It wouldn't be the worst thing to give her a manager like Teddy Long to start out. I think coming up through NXT would be the best thing for her.

[@ryannewton5423]

Her body is Insane! This woman works

[@vanessarobinson3437]

I’m glad she signed with WWE I hope she end up on Monday night raw so she could face Rhea or Nia Jax

[@emmanuelaguilar8861]

Jade needs that Chyna push!!! She needs to dominate both sides!

[@inzykhan415]

She looks like Storm from X men!

[@karlblackwell4819]

She is Storm from Xmen lol

[@Mannie2121]

Royal Rumble is right around the corner. Would be a nice rumble debute at #30

[@seansyphers244]

I don’t think they’ll wait THAT long to put her on TV, lol … but don’t be surprised if she’s booked to win the (women’s) RR match! 💪🏾😎

[@darylstriffler1431]

I Bet Cody and Brandy Rhides Had a Lil input with Cargill Signing With ( WWE )

[@dtrelzmusic]

Facts! this is truth I was waiting to hear and instead I hear bs, I wish her the best though. 10-10-23

[@TheYoungblood46]

The reality of Jade vs Charlotte, Rhea, Bianca will soon become a reality!

[@dedirot8978]

I can't wait to see Jade Cargill in The WWE it should be really really really exciting to see her in The WWE I really really really really can't wait

[@kingmeech5238]

THIS IS HUGE 4 THE WOMEN'S DIVISION..SINCE RHONDA...I CANT WAIT FOR HER 2 HAVE SO MANY MATCHES...IM SO HERE FOR IT❤❤❤❤

[@kelseykjarsgaard5774]

Jade in the rumble

[@user-pn9xp1gz2l]

Jade Vs Bianca needs to happen ❤

[@litodat233]

She made the right choice she literally made for wwe I just hope wwe pushes her correctly and doesn't bury her

[@hezrondayce9122]

We be talking about this for so long..now she's arrived 👑🙏

[@robheather1822]

She's a workhorse. jade Charlotte wrestlemania next year!!

[@erictaroza422]

jade vs rhea is awaiting match for me

[@user-tw2zq1pj5t]

Aslong as she has a healthy run in wwe without injury she can go far.

[@johnpaulnatividad]

I hope WWE can also sign Kamille

[@ChrisStoecker]

I'm happy for her. Hopefully TK & AEW can continue to improve in developing clear main event talent and maximize what you get from the talent. This is part of the business and some people fit other places better but AEW never really got the return on Jade for the time they invested in her. She really needs this move because she can be one of if not the biggest star in the business. She has "It" like very few have. You can't teach "It"...ya either have "It" or ya don't and she's got a ton of "It"

[@gizzthetrainer5]

Man they lost a huge asset in Jade Cargill and a massive opportunity to tap into a new market. She's a huge talent and the fact they lost her is bad

[@jaybee4288]

AEW built Jade wonderfully and this move isn’t as big a deal if they didn’t do that. But you’re right they never really pulled the trigger. She should have been moved over to the main show and the main title. I guess that was to come and they were still focusing on her development though, remember she was only 2 years in and they probably thought she was re signing with them. But yeah it’s sad she never came face to face with any of their biggest female signings. She should have been team AEWs ”third man” when the ex WWE group showed up. If Britt or someone had gone to Rampage to fetch her and she showed up to stare down Paige, would have blown the roof off. Should have been the face of the division and not really sure why she wasn’t. Maybe politics maybe they felt too green.

[@kingwrestling1423]

AEW fanboys wants Jade Cargill to failed but they can think again because WWE is very high on her and they are going to look stupid when she gets the respect that she deserves in WWE.

[@WaliShakur1983]

AEW was great before her and it'll still be great after her, all that hype will just blow over.

[@kingwrestling1423]

@@WaliShakur1983 their women's division is garbage because if your name is Britt and Saraya and Toni you will always be on top and everyone else is overlooked and I love Britt and Toni but I don't care for Saraya.

[@WaliShakur1983]

@kingwrestling1423 their women's division is far from garbage, do it need better booking yes it does but far from garbage. Athena is doing the best work in her career, Julia Hart is a rising star, Willow is a joy to watch, The crowd goes crazy every time Shida hits the ring, Sereena Deeb is a wrestling genius, Thunder Rosa is a force. Just to name a few

[@TheBurnonme]

Wow I'm so glad she came to WWE.

[@dorydeviance3774]

WWE should give her the Storm gimmick. Give her pyrotechnics that imitates snow, lightning etc.

[@seansyphers244]

That would sound GREAT on paper, but petty ass Disney (Marvel) would probably file a lawsuit for infringement, LOL 🙄

[@Officialjohnpinet]

THE NEXT MEGASTAR FOR WOMENS DIVISION HANDS DOWN!

[@gordobrigadainviernoel8216]

How long will she be in nxt?

[@rawnakahmed8959]

I have yet to see a decent match with her aside it being a squash match with local wrestlers

[@danram247]

I wonder if WWE/NXT will put her in a main storyline or have her do squash matches first...

[@MR816ify]

Jade Cargil V Bianca Belair WrestleMania 40 that’s the comment 💪🏿🔥💪🏿🔥💪🏿🔥💪🏿

[@michaelbriscoe906]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The big machine is where everybody wants to be. And they don't see AEW getting them to that level. Cody said the same thing. It's what's best for them and they want more. Congratulations

[@JustinScott2012]

Her vs Iyo is what I want to see.

[@bpraise517]

I'm watching WWE now...

[@sirharvey]

AEW losing Cargill to WWE is a lot like WCW losing Steve Austin to WWF.

[@jagreen2603]

Stone Cold wasn't a big star in WCW.,.... Jade was a Top level star in Aew. Further more Stone Cold went to Ecw after WCW fired him

[@mdavid32]

@@jagreen2603I agree. A better comparison would be WCW losing Chris Jericho to WWF.

[@ladygomez9833]

Hoy si tendrá rival la Reah y la Bianca

[@ryanadonis]

AEW - the new power plant for WWE. Thanks Tony Khan!!!!

[@stevenwashington2656]

She'll be with RAW for sure

[@bobbygvideomasher]

Good for Jade go do you and do what’s good for you and your family.

[@2dvscarter727]

Wwe women's championship soon

[@russenterprise6502]

22-0 at Wrestlemania to break Undertaker 21-0, that will take over 2 decades for Jade to catch that record, she most likely be retired before that even happens, not over Vince dead body and no chance in hell that will happen

[@TonyKanameKuran]

WWE Women’s WORLD Championship! Jade is coming for Rhea Ripley.

[@TonyKanameKuran]

@@russenterprise6502Vince Russo.

[@pjleon8391]

Jade Cargill walks in Vince's office... Vince 👁️ 👄👁️ "Hallelujah!!" -2028 Jade Cargill 9x WWE World Women's Champion (She is in her 9th reign, in which she dedicated to the 9th wonder of the world Chyna) -2024 Women's Royal Rumble Winner -2025 Mrs. Money In The Bank -2026 Drops A #1 Single with R-Truth called "Wasup Wit It?" produced by Missy Elliott & wins BET Award for "Best Rap Video collaboration" -2027 Wins the WWE Women's World Tag Team Championship with Bianca Belair -2028 Betrays & Defeats Bianca Belair for the WWE World Women's Championship on April the 8th 2028 at WrestleMania 44. We Love You Jade! ❤️💪😘💯 PeriodT.

[@azzytee5107]

❤❤❤❤ I love her response to everything.

[@robertdaniel8355]

Best match would be epic jade vs Charlotte that be definitely dream march

[@thomassmith4247]

She just made the women’s division even better!

[@user-oc5qq3xq5y]

She mentioned Legacy here…something AEW could never offer

[@StormGoddess11]

Yessssssss The Storm has come to wwe my favorite Jade Cargill aka STORM THE 10 wonder of the world 🌎 they need to give her Shaniqua old them barley used with that Storm wonder world music called wwe dominatrix them but have Jade say There a Storm coming !!!!!! Yesssssss❤❤❤❤

[@thebigmck619]

AEW made Jade famous. Aew trained Jade. Aew gave Jade her undefeated run ,goldberg style. Despite wwe never admitting they even watch Aew ,they offered her a contract but will they "acknowledge her" ,goldberg style or will they say she was a big fish in a small pond ,Booker T style and say they dont acknowledge her?

[@brunneng38]

So far, they’re just keeping her in development limbo

[@Teejhay2000]

Dream match.

[@amphetamean66X]

I want to see her v Charlotte. The women's division in the WWE is honestly maybe more exciting then the men's division.

[@markfrazier8010]

This is biggggggg,Wrestlemania is gonna be Epic,l love Jade!!!

[@daviddurbney7315]

Congratulations Jade GOD BLESS U SWEETIE I Wish U The Best

[@user-pr6gt7lz7w]

Now jade Cargill ruthless & aggression.😎....

[@CrownMeAsHIM]

Hopefully she succeeds there kinda hard being talented on top of being black in WWE (Where White Excel). Wishing her the best.

[@seansyphers244]

Yeah, it was REALLY hard for someone like The Rock…😒

[@CrownMeAsHIM]

@@seansyphers244 Dumbass said The Rock🤣

[@dtrelzmusic]

The rock is biracial @@seansyphers244

[@BuckyBarnesATL]

AEW is a factory for young superstars to go to WWE. I don’t think AEW thought smart about all that. As you can see old WWE/WCW wrestlers go to AEW. Soon Aew will be filled with old wrestlers and WWE will take the top young talent away. Which is okay, I like AEW for what it is. Yet WWE knows what they’re doing and will always be king. AEW has a rich guy fan running it and he’s awesome. Yet being a fan doesn’t mean you know the business. Thus I’m predicting we will see more younger AEW superstars in WWE. MJF, Orange Cassidy, Hook, Darby Allen, and hell even Adam Paige. Just watch.

[@russenterprise6502]

Aaron Solo, one should be on RAW facing Seth Rollins for the world title, Aaron the former boyfriend of Bayley. Hikaru Shida comes to Smackdown joins IYO Sky as a heel tag team they attack Bayley and Dakota Kai both turn babyface, Shotzi to AEW joins the Outcast as a heel.

[@blanktrigger8863]

I said this back when WWE stars first started going there. It was like TNA happening all over again, which makes you wonder if it's Vince's plan both times.

[@Jay-ml2hd]

Mjf trash plz have him stay in AEW

[@dsword456]

She should avoid Jax at all cost...That Samoan is dangerous asf

[@marathiboi96]

If she gets a little better in ring and becomes better on mic, she'll be a top act for a good time, she looks like million bucks and if she gets better with time, Boom, it's gonna be blast

[@jamesgarner8262]

Welcome to the WWE®, Jade! I know you gonna do great there! Good luck to ya!❤✊👊👍👌💥🔥💋🍒💯

[@undertakerfanz628]

Jade🤩🤩🤩🤩😋😋😋😋

[@dwaynedillon719]

Legendary Icon 🏆

[@BigMike-du9vx]

Jade go and destroy all the women division from NXT,RAW,SMACKDOWN

[@seansyphers244]

That would actually be the BEST way for her to make an impressive debut … crash the party, clean house, and put the women’s division on notice by starting from the bottom (NXT) and THEN working her way up the ranks, one-by-one! (on SD, then last-but-not least, RAW…) 💪🏾💥

[@chicagomadelegend328]

She pulled a Ronda Rousey lost twice and leaves 💀💀💀

[@terrellcole8421]

Her contract was up genius. Cry some more.

[@sparkram2298]

She look like nyomi banxxx😍 if you know u know😏

[@christianpuente7259]

MJF Is next mark my words in 2024 he will be in WWE

[@Ser_IanSheepington]

Honestly i really felt bad she left AEW i just wanted to know the reason why she wanted to jump over. And sorta understand it, i mean i wish her the best but yeah it kinda sucks

[@festo512]

She left because money

[@Ser_IanSheepington]

@@festo512 Yeah it propably was

[@foxvalleybandvids]

About that wellness policy though 😂

[@pjleon8391]

What??? Jade isn't on, she's ALL women, just like Belair & that is just a fact of life! nah nah!! Jordynne Grace is definitely juiced up brotha! 💉 💯 YEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!!!

[@jefftrotter8152]

She felt welcome and is happy with her choice so that is all what matters

[@carolsherban3027]

Welcome Jade to WWE ..you will do great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@battletapgemini672]

I can't wait to see my future baby momma in action in the WWE. The dream matchups are gonna be epic & she's gonna take the women's division over like a hurricane. I'm predicting now after seeing the official notice on Mon. Night Raw saying that she signed to the WWE, it's not gonna take long before she becomes the woman's champion no matter what show she lands on!!!

[@heyzeushoards1405]

What a star

[@dwaynedillon719]

Inspirational 🏆

[@lamontking87]

Bianca Belair Vs Jade Cargill (Wrestleman40) but Bianca must win go 4-0 at mania 🔥

[@raybanzdaman4174]

Cm punk is next in line

[@dwaynedillon719]

Truly An Incredible Woman And An Extraordinary Lady 💕💯❤️🔥🙏💖💎🏆

[@THEPROPHETSEERISAIAH]

Storm

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Edge, Jade Cargill, Damian Lilliard & Jrue Holiday were all traded in the same week who would have thought.