The injury occurred during the chaotic Women’s Championship Triple Threat match featuring Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax. According to reports, Jade and Nia were involved in a spot outside the ring where Cargill delivered a Samoan Drop onto the steel ring steps. The collision was so violent that Jade’s head struck the edge of the steps, leaving a deep laceration above her eyebrow.
The visuals shared by Jade on her Instagram were stark: one image showed the raw, gushing wound shortly after the match, and another revealed the same area after being stitched—underscoring just how nasty the cut was.
Fallout in the Ring — And Online
Once Cargill was busted open, the balance of the match shifted dramatically. The spot forced improvisation among the three women, and things quickly spiraled into confusion. The finish was botched: referee Daphanie LaShaunn counted to two when she should have counted three, even though Nia Jax clearly did not kick out. In the ensuing chaos, Tiffany Stratton delivered her moonsault finisher and pinned Jax in a re-reset, retaining the Women’s title.
Veteran names are now speaking out. Booker T, who was calling the match that night, said the mishap was rooted in “a lot of miscommunication,” citing the mix of inexperienced and veteran performers. Many agree that the visuals from Cargill’s injury overshadow the story the match was supposed to tell.
Health Update & What Comes Next
Thankfully, the backstage word is cautiously optimistic. According to Wrestling News, Jade required stitches to close the wound—but did not need plastic surgery. The hope among WWE’s medical team is that she may be cleared to return within a few weeks.
Officials also believe she handled the injury remarkably well, given the circumstances. There is no indication that she has been pulled from touring at this time.
Still, the moment raises questions: how did such a dangerous spot get booked? Could it have been conceived more safely? Will WWE make adjustments to avoid such costly errors? With Cargill already fast gaining traction among fans, this incident might become part of her narrative — one that tests not only her physical resilience, but her ability to carry her storyline under extreme adversity.
As the Women’s division moves on — with Stratton defending her title at Crown Jewel and Jade Cargill plotting her next move — this gash is sure to remain front and center in fan discussions for days to come. 💔
