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WWE is set to debut NXT star Tatum Paxley on the main roster during the August 7 episode of SmackDown, reportedly joining the Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill main event. Paxley's exact role wasn’t disclosed, but her appearance adds another wrinkle to a high-profile match that could still see changes to the lineup before air.
WWE confirms Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair for Friday’s SmackDown fallout episode, a long‑anticipated TV clash following SummerSlam rather than a pay‑per‑view. The show also features CM Punk addressing Kevin Owens, Chelsea Green stepping up as interim Women’s Champion amid Rhea Ripley’s knee surgery, and a note that CageMatch records a prior house‑show Flair–Cargill bout. Fans are asked to predict whether the televised bout ends decisively or with a disqualification.
WWE has announced a stacked August 7 SmackDown featuring Kevin Owens’ return, CM Punk in attendance as champion and potential challenger, Chelsea Green appearing as interim champion, and Jade Cargill squaring off with Charlotte Flair, signaling major title implications ahead of a possible Undisputed WWE Championship program.
Tiffany Stratton defends the Women’s United States Championship against Jade Cargill at WWE Night of Champions, continuing their rivalry after Cargill ended Stratton’s 301-day title reign; the match anchors the Night of Champions card, airing June 27 on the ESPN App (ESPN Unlimited) and Netflix internationally.
Charlotte Flair defeated Jade Cargill in the Queen of the Ring opening-round match after interference from Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton; Lyra Valkyria tapped to Flair's figure-eight, and Flair advances to face Liv Morgan in the next round.
SmackDown on May 22, 2026 set the stage for WWE Clash in Italy: Cody Rhodes defeated Sami Zayn with Gunther looming, then Gunther viciously attacked Rhodes post-match to signal their title showdown. Jade Cargill and friends remained in feuds with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, while Rhea Ripley returned to accept Jade Cargill’s title challenge for Clash in Italy. The show also featured Tiffany Stratton defeating Lash Legend with Chelsea Green’s help, Trick Williams beating Carmelo Hayes after Ricky Saints’ distractions, and Solo Sikoa defeating Damian Priest following interference by The MFTs.
Backstage heat on Jade Cargill reportedly eased earlier in the year, with WWE officials now pleased with her in‑ring progress and viewing her as a future top star. Despite stern conversations in the past, the latest updates say she’s being groomed for major SmackDown storylines (including her alliance with Michin and B-Fab) and is already seen as a prominent, protected attraction.
PWInsider reports WrestleMania 42 Night Two match order: Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi opens, followed by an Intercontinental Championship ladder match, Sami Zayn (c) vs Trick Williams for the United States Championship, Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio in a street fight, Jade Cargill (c) vs Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship, and CM Punk (c) vs Roman Reigns in the main event; ESPN-broadcasted matches will occur earlier in the card and the show is expected to feature longer bouts than Night One.
Jade Cargill’s run as WWE Women’s Champion ended at WrestleMania 42 Night Two when Rhea Ripley defeated her, with outside chaos from Michin and B-Fab and IYO Sky’s intervention helping set the stage for Ripley’s Riptide finish. Cargill then took to social media to insist a title doesn’t define her and that she’s still “that Bitch,” signaling a continued push for the top spot and possible rematch discussions to reclaim the championship.
Orton opened SmackDown with a fiery promo and a dominant win over Matt Cardona, setting the stage for his WrestleMania clash while Cody Rhodes watched from ringside. Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes after Trick Williams’ miscue, hinting at a Zayn–Williams program at Mania. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu were booked in an Unsanctioned WrestleMania match, and Jade Cargill’s trio continued to target Rhea Ripley to keep their feud alive. Jelly Roll defeated Kit Wilson in a crowd-pleasing segment, and a post‑match confrontation saw Cody Rhodes confront Orton as the show closed with Orton’s ominous grin.
Jade Cargill formed a new alliance with B-Fab and Michin on SmackDown, attacking Rhea Ripley; she posted a photo captioned 'The Takeover,' hinting at a potential official faction name, while fans speculate about possible future members like IYO SKY, Jordynne Grace, or Zaria with no confirmation yet.
Jade Cargill, the WWE Women’s Champion, says she wants more matches and opportunities to defend her title, arguing the division’s current state limits opportunities and naming rivals like Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Tiffany Stratton, and hinting at a Nia Jax feud; she’s also set to defend against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42 as WrestleMania approaches.
Jade Cargill, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven clashed on social media over Rhea Ripley ahead of WrestleMania, with Green praising Ripley, Cargill firing back, and Niven joining in while sidelined with a neck injury. Cargill and Ripley also exchanged comments on Sunday, highlighting ongoing backstage tensions surrounding the WrestleMania storyline.
Rhea Ripley vented frustration after winning Elimination Chamber 2026, which set up a WrestleMania 42 showdown with Jade Cargill, sparking a heated social-media exchange with insults from Cargill, Chelsea Green, and Piper Niven; Ripley later posted on Instagram that she’s not having fun and accused others of breaking the fourth wall.
Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill's online feud intensified, drawing additional WWE peers into the drama as they traded barbs ahead of WrestleMania 42; after Ripley won the Elimination Chamber to challenge Cargill, comments from Chelsea Green and Piper Niven fueled the storyline, with fans questioning whether the exchanges are worked or real.