Jade Cargill Shows Battle Scar After Brutal WWE SmackDown Main Event Injury
Friday night’s WWE SmackDown from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, ended with blood, grit, and an unforgettable moment that underscored Jade Cargill’s toughness.
Cargill headlined the September 26 broadcast in a Triple Threat WWE Women’s Championship Match against reigning champion Tiffany Stratton and the always-dangerous Nia Jax. What was already billed as a high-stakes showdown turned into one of the most talked-about matches of the year when Cargill suffered a frightening cut near her eye.
The injury occurred late in the contest during a chaotic sequence outside the ring. Fans in attendance and those watching live were quick to notice the blood pouring down her face, giving the title clash an even more dramatic feel. Despite her fighting spirit, Cargill ultimately came up short as Stratton capitalized on the chaos, hitting her Prettiest Moonsault Ever on Jax to retain the title.
The victory pushed Stratton’s undefeated 2025 streak to 16-0, solidifying her as one of WWE’s most dominant champions heading into her next test: a unification clash against WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer at WWE Crown Jewel: Perth on October 11 at RAC Arena.
Jade Responds on Social Media
After the match, Cargill took to Instagram to address the injury, posting graphic photos and video of the gash that nearly stole the show. Alongside the images, she wrote a blunt message to silence any doubters:
“Don’t question the love I have for this game.”
Her post (which you can view directly here: Instagram Link) quickly drew support from fans and peers alike, praising her toughness and determination to keep fighting despite the setback.
👉 Direct link to video footage when her head was busted open
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🗣️ Wrestling.news | Backstage Take
Jade Cargill’s injury might have been ugly, but in a strange way, it was also validating. The criticism that followed her from AEW to WWE—questioning whether she could hang in main-event level matches—was answered in blood on SmackDown. She didn’t shy away, didn’t back down, and even after a nasty cut, she pressed on.
If anything, this moment strengthens her case as a future face of the women’s division. Meanwhile, Tiffany Stratton continues to carve out a legacy of dominance, while Nia Jax lurks as a dangerous X-factor. The road to Crown Jewel just got a whole lot more intriguing.
