The landscape of the SmackDown women’s division was fundamentally altered during the March 20 broadcast. While Rhea Ripley and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill were expected to maintain their traditional one-on-one rivalry heading into WrestleMania 42, Cargill revealed she has been recruiting reinforcement behind the scenes.
“Not Here to Make Friends, But to Make Money”
The segment began with a tense verbal exchange, where Cargill dismissed Ripley’s pursuit of the title, stating that while Ripley needs the championship to feel relevant, Cargill is focused solely on financial gain. When Ripley challenged the champion to a physical confrontation and offered her the first strike, Cargill initially backed away. However, as the champion reached the ramp, she was joined by B-Fab and Michin—two competitors who had previously been embroiled in their own feuds with Cargill.
In a shocking turn of events, it became clear that the trio had reached an understanding. At Cargill’s command, B-Fab and Michin—the latter armed with a kendo stick—returned to the ring to surround Ripley. The numbers advantage proved too much for “The Eradicator,” as all three women launched a coordinated attack. The assault concluded with Cargill planting Ripley with her signature “Jaded” maneuver. This new alliance adds a dangerous layer of unpredictability to the championship match in Las Vegas, as Ripley now must contend with a unified front rather than a single opponent.
