Career Timeline of Jade Cargill: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jade Cargill, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jade Cargill is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE on the SmackDown brand. She is the current WWE Women's Champion, the incumbent Queen of the Ring, and a two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. Before joining WWE, Cargill gained prominence in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2023, where she was the inaugural AEW TBS Champion. Her career highlights include championships in both AEW and WWE, showcasing her impact in professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: First Non-Title WrestleMania match

In March 2025, Jade Cargill had the first non-title women's singles match at WrestleMania since 2006 against Naomi.

2018: Attended Face 2 Face professional wrestling school

In 2018, Jade Cargill attended the Face 2 Face professional wrestling school in Morrow, Georgia, taking advice from Mark Henry.

April 2019: Attended WWE tryout

In April 2019, Jade Cargill attended a WWE tryout at the WWE Performance Center.

2019: Worked as child psychologist

Until 2019, Jade Cargill worked as a child psychologist with foster children after attaining a master's degree in child psychology.

November 11, 2020: AEW Debut on Dynamite

On November 11, 2020, Jade Cargill made her professional wrestling debut with AEW on the episode of Dynamite, interrupting Cody Rhodes and teasing the arrival of Shaquille O'Neal.

2020: Career in AEW

In 2020, Jade Cargill began her career in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where she became the inaugural AEW TBS Champion.

March 3, 2021: Tag team victory on Dynamite

On March 3, 2021, Jade Cargill and Shaquille O'Neal won a tag team match against Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet on AEW Dynamite.

October 2021: Participated in AEW TBS Championship Tournament

In October 2021, Jade Cargill participated in a tournament to determine the inaugural AEW TBS Champion and received a first-round bye.

2021: Coached by Sonjay Dutt and Bryan Danielson

In 2021, Sonjay Dutt and Bryan Danielson started coaching Jade Cargill in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

January 5, 2022: Became the inaugural AEW TBS Champion

On January 5, 2022, Jade Cargill defeated Ruby Soho in the tournament final to become the inaugural AEW TBS Champion.

April 2022: Formed the Baddies stable

In mid-April 2022, Jade Cargill formed her own stable called the Baddies, which consisted of herself, Kiera Hogan and Red Velvet.

June 2022: Leila Grey joined The Baddies

In June 2022, Leila Grey became part of the Baddies, replacing an injured Red Velvet.

January 5, 2023: One-year mark as TBS Champion

On January 5, 2023, Jade Cargill reached the one-year mark as TBS Champion.

May 2023: Lost TBS Championship at Double or Nothing

In May 2023 at Double or Nothing, Jade Cargill lost the TBS Championship to Kris Statlander in an open challenge, ending her reign at 508 days and her 60-match unbeaten streak. She entered the match as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority performed a dance routine to "Pretty Girls Walk" by Big Boss Vette.

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September 2023: Reported to WWE Performance Center and Signed Multi-Year Contract

In September 2023, Jade Cargill reported to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, and signed a multi-year contract with WWE. She was also WWE's first signing under TKO Group Holdings.

September 2023: Signed with WWE

As of September 2023, Jade Cargill signed with WWE and performs on the SmackDown brand.

2023: Training at WWE Performance Center

In 2023, Jade Cargill received training from WWE's Performance Center after signing with WWE.

January 2024: WWE In-Ring Debut at Royal Rumble

In January 2024, Jade Cargill made her in-ring debut for WWE at the Royal Rumble, entering at number 28 and eliminating Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and Naomi before being eliminated by Liv Morgan. She was subsequently assigned to the SmackDown brand.

March 2025: Returned at Elimination Chamber

In March 2025, Jade Cargill returned at Elimination Chamber, attacking Naomi before the women's Elimination Chamber match.

June 2025: Won 2025 Queen of the Ring tournament

In June 2025, Jade Cargill won the 2025 Queen of the Ring tournament by defeating Asuka in the finals at Night of Champions.

August 2025: TBS Title Reign Surpassed

In August 2025, Kazuchika Okada's 509-day reign as AEW Continental Champion surpassed Jade Cargill's reign of 373 days as the longest-reigning champion in AEW's history.