WWE: Jade Cargill's first SmackDown match should turn into a WrestleMania appearance
By Mark Lynch
Jade Cargill’s WWE debut has been highly anticipated. “Big Money” Jade appeared in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match. During that match, she put Nia Jax on her shoulders, flexed, and slammed her. After that, she scooped Nia up and eliminated her. That was Jade's introduction to the WWE Universe. Since then, she’s only appeared in backstage montages. That’s coming to an end. Jade Cargill will have her first SmackDown match on March 29, 2024.
The WWE has done a great job with Jade Cargill. Bringing her out during the Royal Rumble was genius. It was an opportunity for her to show off to the world. They could gauge where she was as a competitor and see how the crowd reacted to her. The test was a success. The fans loved her and she looked good in the ring.
Her next appearance wasn’t rushed. The creative team had her sign a contract on SmackDown and put Tiffany Stratton in her place. She’s popped up a few times after that, but not in the ring. With under two weeks before WrestleMania 40, Jade will finally have her first SmackDown match and it's right on time, with the Showcase of the Immortals on the horizon. WrestleMania is the biggest stage in sports entertainment. Every wrestler wants to compete during the event and have a moment. This should be another time for Jade to shine.
As for where how could take part, there is one possibility. Naomi and Bianca Belair are feuding with Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane, and Asuka) and they’re outnumbered. At WrestleMania 40, Iyo Sky will be too busy dealing with Bayley to get involved in a match. Naomi and Bianca would still be outnumbered, so Jade being in their corner evens the odds.
Jade Cargill having a match at WrestleMania may be too soon considering the event is almost upon us. She performed under bright lights, but not like this. However, she can still make an impact. Ronda Rousey helped The Rock at WrestleMania 31. Why shouldn't Jade do the same by getting involved in an ongoing storyline or segment? She could run in to save Bianca and Naomi. Maybe even betray them. It depends on what road the creative team wants to take her down.
No matter how she appears during WrestleMania 40, you can count on her to have a moment.