History of Jade Cargill in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 20, 2026

Jade Cargill is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand. She is the reigning WWE Women's Champion, marking her first title reign with the company. Cargill is known for her imposing presence and athletic abilities in the ring. She signed with WWE in 2023.

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June 3, 1992: Jade Cargill Born

On June 3, 1992, Jade Cargill was born. Jade Cargill is an American professional wrestler.

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2006: Wrestlemania 41 set for First Non-Title Women's Singles Match since 2006

In March 2025, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis scheduled a match between Jade Cargill and Naomi at WrestleMania 41, the first non-title women's singles match at WrestleMania since 2006 and the first without a stipulation.

2009: Played Amateur Athletic Union basketball

In 2009, Jade Cargill played Amateur Athletic Union basketball for the Orlando Comets.

2015: Met Brandon Phillips

In 2015, Jade Cargill met her partner, former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips.

2018: Attended Face 2 Face professional wrestling school

In 2018, Jade Cargill attended the Face 2 Face professional wrestling school in Morrow, Georgia.

2018: Professional Wrestling Debut

In 2018, Jade Cargill debuted as a professional wrestler after completing her post-secondary education; she was trained by Mark Henry.

April 2019: Attended a WWE tryout

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

2019: Worked as a child psychologist

In 2019, Jade Cargill worked as a child psychologist until this year after attaining a master's degree in child psychology and working with foster children.

November 11, 2020: AEW Debut

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

2020: Signed with AEW

In 2020, Jade Cargill signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

March 3, 2021: Tag Team Match 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 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, receiving a first-round bye.

2021: Coached by Sonjay Dutt and Bryan Danielson

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

January 5, 2022: Became 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 her, Kiera Hogan and Red Velvet.

June 2022: Leila Grey Joined the Baddies, Feud with Athena Began

In June 2022, Leila Grey became part of the Baddies, replacing an injured Red Velvet. Around the same time, Jade Cargill began feuding with the debuting Athena.

January 5, 2023: Reached One-Year Mark as TBS Champion

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

March 2023: Became Owner of Texas Smoke

In March 2023, Jade Cargill and Brandon Phillips were announced as owners of the Texas Smoke, the fourth franchise of Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF), based in Austin, Texas.

May 2023: Lost AEW TBS Championship

In May 2023 at Double or Nothing, Jade Cargill lost the TBS Championship to Kris Statlander, ending her reign at 508 days and her 60-match unbeaten streak.

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

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

December 2023: Mother's Death

In December 2023, Jade Cargill's mother died due to cancer.

2023: Received Training from WWE Performance Center

After signing with WWE in 2023, Jade Cargill received training from their Performance Center.

2023: Left AEW and Signed with WWE

In 2023, Jade Cargill left AEW and signed with the WWE.

2023: Signed with WWE

In 2023, Jade Cargill signed with WWE and performs on the SmackDown brand.

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 being eliminated by Liv Morgan.

2024: WWE In-Ring Debut at Royal Rumble

In 2024, Jade Cargill made her in-ring debut in WWE at the Royal Rumble.

March 2025: Returned to WWE at Elimination Chamber

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

June 2025: Won 2025 Queen of the Ring Tournament

In June 2025, Jade Cargill won the 2025 Queen of the Ring tournament, defeating Asuka in the finals at Night of Champions, earning a WWE Women's Championship match at SummerSlam.

August 2025: Longest-Reigning Champion Record Surpassed

In August 2025, Jade Cargill's record as the longest reigning champion in AEW was surpassed by Kazuchika Okada, whose AEW Continental Championship reign reached 509 days.