The drama began two weeks ago when Jade Cargill was found laid out backstage just hours before her scheduled tag match with Naomi against Damage CTRL. Surveillance footage was mysteriously deleted, and all signs pointed to Naomi, who was seen storming out of the arena moments before the attack.
Cargill, feeling betrayed, confronted Naomi in the ring the following week. The heated exchange ended in a brawl that seemingly shattered their alliance. The WWE Universe was left stunned as two of SmackDown’s most dominant forces clashed in what felt like a deeply personal feud.
But on last night’s episode, everything changed.
A backstage video feed — restored by none other than Paul “Tech Guy” Heyman — revealed previously unseen footage: Bianca Belair, hood up and glancing over her shoulder, was spotted entering the same hallway moments before Cargill was attacked. The footage then cut out… but the damage was done. The truth had cracked through the surface.
Jade Cargill was shown the footage during a sit-down interview later in the night, and the realization on her face was immediate. Shock. Betrayal. Rage. She whispered, “It wasn’t Naomi…” before storming out of the interview without another word.
The WWE Universe immediately began buzzing on social media, with fans pointing out a major clue Jade had missed earlier — Bianca’s distinct braid, seen briefly wrapped in a towel on a bench near the attack site. Many fans had speculated something was off, but the footage now confirmed it: Bianca Belair had orchestrated the entire situation, framing Naomi to create a rift between the former tag partners.
But why?
Sources close to the EST suggest jealousy played a major role. With Jade Cargill rising quickly through the ranks and teaming with Naomi to dominate the tag division, Belair may have felt sidelined — losing her spotlight and potentially her claim to the top.
Backstage rumors now suggest that Belair had planned the attack to weaken both competitors and eliminate them from the title picture. But now, with the truth out, she may have just painted a massive target on her own back.
Naomi has yet to officially respond, but she posted a cryptic tweet late Friday night: “Truth always comes to light. I never needed to explain what I didn’t do.”
With tensions rising, alliances shattered, and revenge in the air, SmackDown is set for an explosive confrontation. Will Jade Cargill confront Bianca face-to-face? Will Naomi forgive Jade — or is the damage permanent?
One thing’s certain: in WWE, trust is a luxury — and betrayal is just one braid away.
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