Jade Cargill facts for kids
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| Birth name | Jade Nicole Cargill |
| 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 a famous American professional wrestler. As of late 2023, she works for WWE. She performs on the SmackDown show.
Jade has won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship twice with Bianca Belair. Before joining WWE, she was a big star in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). There, she was the first-ever AEW TBS Champion. She held that title for 508 days, which is the longest time anyone has held an AEW championship!
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About Jade Cargill's Early Life
Jade Cargill was born in Gifford, Florida. Her family comes from Jamaica. She went to two different high schools, Sebastian River High School and Vero Beach High School. She helped her basketball teams win two district championships.
Jade later studied at Jacksonville University. She earned a degree in social science. She also played basketball there and was a top player in her senior year. Jade also has a special master's degree in child psychology.
Jade Cargill's Wrestling Journey
How Jade Cargill Trained for Wrestling
Jade Cargill wanted to become a professional wrestler. A friend introduced her to Mark Henry, a wrestling legend from WWE. Mark Henry became her mentor.
In 2018, Jade started training at a wrestling school in Georgia. It was owned by other famous wrestlers like Heath Slater. In 2019, she tried out for WWE. After that, she trained at different wrestling academies. Some of her coaches included Q. T. Marshall and Dustin Rhodes. Later, Sonjay Dutt and Bryan Danielson also helped train her. When she joined WWE in 2023, she continued her training at their special Performance Center.
All Elite Wrestling (2020–2023)
Jade Cargill first appeared in AEW on November 11, 2020. She interrupted Cody Rhodes and hinted that Shaquille O'Neal would join them. The next day, AEW announced that Jade had signed a contract.
Her first match was a tag team match on March 3, 2021. She teamed with Shaq against Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet. Jade won her first match! Two weeks later, she won her first singles match. She later chose Mark Sterling to be her manager.
In October 2021, Jade joined a tournament to find the first TBS Champion. She won her matches against Red Velvet and Thunder Rosa. On January 5, 2022, she defeated Ruby Soho to become the very first AEW TBS Champion. She successfully defended her title against Anna Jay and Julia Hart.
Throughout 2022, Jade kept winning and held onto her title. She beat many opponents, including The Bunny and Tay Conti. In April, she formed a group called The Baddies. It included her, Kiera Hogan, and Red Velvet. Later, Stokely Hathaway became her new manager.
Jade had a big fight with Athena in September 2022. Jade won that match quickly. She also defended her title against Nyla Rose, who had stolen her championship belt. Jade won the belt back at a big event called Full Gear.
On January 5, 2023, Jade had been TBS Champion for one whole year! A week later, she became the longest-reigning champion in AEW history. She held the TBS Championship until May 28, 2023. At an event called Double or Nothing, she first beat Taya Valkyrie. But then, she lost her title to Kris Statlander in a surprise challenge. This ended her amazing 508-day reign and her 60-match winning streak.
Jade returned to AEW in September 2023, attacking Statlander. She had one more match against Statlander for the title but lost. This was her last 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 she had signed a multi-year contract. She was the first wrestler signed under the new company, TKO Group Holdings.
Jade first appeared on WWE TV during the Fastlane pre-show in October 2023. She then made short appearances on Raw, NXT, and SmackDown. Everyone wondered which show she would join.
In January 2024, Jade made her first wrestling appearance for WWE. She competed in the women's Royal Rumble match. She entered at number 28 and eliminated big stars like Nia Jax and Becky Lynch. She was later assigned to the SmackDown brand.
On March 29, Jade made her SmackDown debut. She saved Naomi and Bianca Belair from an attack. At WrestleMania XL, Jade, Naomi, and Belair won a tag team match. At Backlash France, Jade and Belair won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
Jade also competed in the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament. She won her first match but lost in the quarterfinals. At King and Queen of the Ring, Jade and Belair successfully defended their titles. They lost the titles at Clash at the Castle: Scotland but won them back at Bash in Berlin. They kept their titles at Crown Jewel. In November, Jade was written off TV due to a storyline injury.
Jade Cargill's Wrestling Style
Jade Cargill is known for her powerful wrestling style. Some of her special moves include a strong kick called a bicycle kick. She also uses a move she calls "Jaded," which is a type of facebuster.
Jade has said that female wrestler Chyna and the X-Men character Storm inspired her. She also looks up to other wrestlers like Jacqueline Moore and Jazz.
Other Appearances
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Rhodes to the Top | Herself | N/A | N/A |
| 2024 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "Men of WWE vs. Women of WWE" |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2023 | AEW Fight Forever | First video game appearance | |
| 2024 | WWE 2K24 | Available as extra content |
Jade Cargill's Personal Life
Jade Cargill met her partner, Brandon Phillips, in 2015. Brandon used to be a baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds. They have a daughter together.
In March 2023, Jade and Brandon became owners of a professional softball team. The team is called the Texas Smoke. Jade's cousin, Peter Cargill, was also a famous athlete. He played for the Jamaica national football team in the 1980s and 1990s.
Championships and Awards
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Jade Cargill has won many awards and championships in her wrestling career:
- All Elite Wrestling
- AEW TBS Championship (won 1 time, she was the first champion)
- Won the TBS Championship Tournament in 2022
- Won an AEW Dynamite Award in 2022 for Breakout Star – Female
- 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)
- Named Rookie of the Year in 2021
- Named Tag Team of the Year in 2024 (with Bianca Belair)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Named Rookie of the Year in 2021
- WWE
- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (won 2 times) – with Bianca Belair
See also
In Spanish: Jade Cargill para niños
