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| Born | June 3, 1992 Gifford, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Jacksonville University |
| Partner | Brandon Phillips |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Peter Cargill (cousin) |
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| Ring name(s) | Jade Cargill |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Billed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Billed from | Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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| Debut | March 3, 2021 |
Jade Cargill, born on June 3, 1992, is an American professional wrestler. She is currently signed with WWE and performs on the SmackDown brand. Jade is the current Queen of the Ring. She has also been a two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. Before joining WWE, she was well-known for her time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2020 to 2023. In AEW, she was the very first AEW TBS Champion. Her championship reign lasted an amazing 508 days, which is the longest for any AEW title.
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Early Life and Sports
Jade Cargill was born in Gifford, Florida. Her family comes from Jamaica. She started playing basketball when she was six years old. Jade played for different high school teams, helping them win two district championships. In 2009, she played for the Orlando Comets in Amateur Athletic Union basketball.
Jade went to Jacksonville University, where she played basketball for the Jacksonville Dolphins. She was a forward and guard for the team. In her second year, she was named the Atlantic Sun Player of the Week. In her final year, she led her team in rebounds and steals. She also joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority while at college.
After graduating with a degree in social science, Jade played basketball and modeled in France. Later, she earned a master's degree in child psychology. She worked with foster children as a child psychologist until 2019.
Professional Wrestling Journey
Training to Become a Wrestler
Jade Cargill became interested in professional wrestling. A friend introduced her to WWE legend Mark Henry, who became her mentor. In 2018, Jade started training at the Face 2 Face wrestling school in Georgia. She also attended a WWE tryout in 2019.
After that, Jade trained at the WWA4 Academy and later at the Nightmare Factory. She learned from many experienced wrestlers like Q. T. Marshall and Dustin Rhodes. When Sonjay Dutt and Bryan Danielson joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2021, they also helped coach her. After signing with WWE in 2023, she continued her training at the WWE Performance Center.
All Elite Wrestling (2020–2023)
Jade Cargill made her first appearance in AEW on November 11, 2020. She interrupted Cody Rhodes and hinted that Shaquille O'Neal would be joining. The next day, AEW announced that Jade had signed a contract.
She started a rivalry with Cody Rhodes and his wife, Brandi. This led to a tag team match on March 3, 2021. Jade and Shaquille O'Neal teamed up against Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet. Jade and O'Neal won the match. On March 17, Jade had her first singles match, where she defeated Dani Jordyn. She later chose Mark Sterling to be her manager.
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In October 2021, AEW announced a tournament to crown the first-ever AEW TBS Champion. Jade was one of four women who got a bye, meaning they skipped the first round. She defeated Red Velvet in the quarterfinals and Thunder Rosa in the semifinals. On January 5, 2022, Jade defeated Ruby Soho in the final to become the first TBS Champion.
Jade was named "Rookie of the Year" in 2021 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. In April 2022, she formed a group called "The Baddies" with Kiera Hogan and Red Velvet. Later, Stokely Hathaway became her new manager. Leila Grey also joined The Baddies.
Jade had many successful title defenses. She defeated challengers like Athena, Madison Rayne, and Diamante. She also had a rivalry with Nyla Rose, who stole her championship belt. Jade defeated Nyla Rose at Full Gear to keep her title. On January 5, 2023, Jade celebrated one year as TBS Champion. The next week, she became the longest-reigning champion in AEW history, holding the title for 373 days.
Jade's reign as TBS Champion ended at Double or Nothing in May 2023. She successfully defended her title against Taya Valkyrie. However, she then lost the title to the returning Kris Statlander in less than 50 seconds. This ended her amazing 508-day reign and her 60-match winning streak.
After a break, Jade returned on September 9, 2023, attacking Kris Statlander. On September 15, Jade lost to Statlander in a rematch. This was Jade's final match in AEW.
WWE (2023–Present)
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After leaving AEW, Jade Cargill joined the WWE Performance Center in September 2023. WWE announced that she had signed a multi-year contract. She was the first wrestler signed under the new TKO Group Holdings.
Jade made her first WWE appearance at the Fastlane pre-show on October 7, 2023. She was seen arriving and met by WWE's chief content officer Triple H. She then made brief appearances on Raw, NXT, and SmackDown, teasing which brand she would join.
In January 2024, Jade made her wrestling debut for WWE at the Royal Rumble. She entered the women's Royal Rumble match at number 28. She eliminated Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and Naomi before being eliminated by Liv Morgan.
Jade was then assigned to the SmackDown brand. She debuted on SmackDown on March 29, 2024, saving Naomi and Bianca Belair from an attack. At WrestleMania XL, Jade, Naomi, and Belair defeated Damage CTRL. At Backlash France, Jade and Belair won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship by defeating The Kabuki Warriors.
Jade then entered the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament. She defeated Piper Niven in the first round but lost to Nia Jax in the quarterfinals by disqualification. At King and Queen of the Ring, Jade and Belair successfully defended their tag team titles. At Clash at the Castle: Scotland, they lost the titles but regained them at Bash in Berlin. They kept their titles at Crown Jewel. In November 2024, Jade was written off television after a mysterious backstage attack. Naomi replaced her as one-half of the tag team champions in December.
Jade returned on March 1, 2025, at Elimination Chamber: Toronto. She attacked Naomi before the women's Elimination Chamber match, causing Naomi to be eliminated. On the next SmackDown, Naomi revealed she was the one who attacked Jade. On April 4, after another fight, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis scheduled a match between them at WrestleMania 41. Jade won this match.
In June 2025, Jade entered the 2025 Queen of the Ring tournament. She won the tournament by defeating Asuka in the finals at Night of Champions. This win earned her a WWE Women's Championship match at SummerSlam. On the following SmackDown, Naomi attacked Jade backstage, leading to a no holds barred match at Evolution, which Jade won, ending their rivalry.
Wrestling Style and Inspirations
Jade Cargill wrestles with a powerful style. Her special moves include a bicycle kick and a move called "Jaded," which is a chickenwing facebuster.
Jade has said that female wrestler Chyna and the X-Men character Storm are her inspirations. She also looks up to Jacqueline Moore and Jazz as her favorite wrestlers.
Other Appearances
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| TBA | True Threat | Meeka | Acting debut |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Rhodes to the Top | Herself | |
| 2024 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "Men of WWE vs. Women of WWE" |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2023 | AEW Fight Forever | Video game debut |
| 2024 | WWE 2K24 | Global Superstars Pack DLC |
| 2025 | WWE 2K25 |
Personal Life
Jade Cargill met her partner, former baseball player Brandon Phillips, in 2015. They have a daughter together. In March 2023, Jade and Brandon were announced as owners of the Texas Smoke. This is a professional softball team based in Austin, Texas. Jade's cousin, Peter Cargill, played for the Jamaica national football team in the 1980s and 1990s. Jade's mother passed away in December 2023.
Jade Cargill also enjoys cosplay, which is dressing up as characters. She has cosplayed as the Marvel Comics character Storm.
Championships and Awards
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- All Elite Wrestling
- AEW TBS Championship (1 time, she was the first champion)
- TBS Championship Tournament (2022)
- AEW Dynamite Award (1 time)
- Breakout Star – Female (2022)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 5 among the top 150 female wrestlers in 2022
- Ranked No. 1 among the top 100 tag teams in 2024 – with Bianca Belair
- Rookie of the Year (2021)
- Tag Team of the Year in 2024 – with Bianca Belair
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Rookie of the Year (2021)
- WWE
- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Bianca Belair
- Queen of the Ring (2025)
- Slammy Award
- Tag Team of the Year (2025) – with Bianca Belair
See also
In Spanish: Jade Cargill para niños
