Andrew Ravens
The rivalry between WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley has reached a new level following an interesting exchange on X.com. The two superstars, set to collide at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, broke the fourth wall by trading accusations regarding backstage politics and social media management.
The tension began when Ripley shared resurfaced footage from 2023 showing Cargill praising her as a “powerhouse,” attempting to frame the champion as a long-time admirer who is now intimidated by the reality of their match. Cargill was quick to fire back, quote-posting the footage with a clip from her recent appearance on the Beyond the Bell Podcast.
In the video, the champion can be seen laughing while holding her title belt, dismissively stating that she “just be talking” when asked about her previous comments. Accompanying the video, Cargill suggested that WWE’s social media team is working overtime to manufacture momentum for Ripley ahead of their April showdown at Allegiant Stadium.
“HA! I just be talking. Which member of our social team found that video for you????” Cargill wrote. “Cause we know they always have to find a way to keep you “on top” going into mania 🥱”.
The argument intensified when Ripley challenged Cargill’s reliance on trash talk, prompting the champion to take a direct shot at Ripley’s relationship with the WWE creative team. Cargill implied that Ripley spends a significant amount of time lobbying writers for favorable storylines, a claim that immediately drew engagement from fans online.
“Talk??? Like the hours you spend talking to creative? 😂” Cargill posted.
The thread has surpassed 340,000 views, with fans and pundits debating whether the “worked shoot” nature of the exchange—referencing writers and social media teams—is a refreshing change of pace or an unnecessary blurring of the lines. While many are excited to see the two powerhouses face off, a segment of the fans continues to call for Charlotte Flair to be added to the title picture.
This social media explosion follows the Elimination Chamber event in Chicago, where Ripley outlasted five other competitors—including Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss—to earn the #1 contendership. Cargill watched the match from a luxury suite.
