Jade Cargill’s stint in AEW can be best described as a tour de force in contemporary professional wrestling. With an impeccable record of 60 victories and just two setbacks, the 31-year-old star remained unbeaten in singles contests for an impressive duration in AEW. Her journey culminated in an epoch-making TBS Championship win on Dynamite, aired on January 5, 2022. Over three years, she defended her crown against both emerging talents and seasoned pros.
Here, we delve into her five most iconic matches, or more aptly, her top five title defenses in AEW.
- Jade Cargill vs. Anna Jay (Rampage – January 21, 2022): Shortly after clinching the AEW TBS Championship by besting Ruby Soho, Cargill’s mettle was tested by Anna Jay. Although Jay showcased immense determination, Cargill held her ground and, after a thrilling 8-minute bout, retained her title.
- Jade Cargill vs. Willow Nightingale (AEW Battle of the Belts IV): The animosity between Nightingale and Cargill was rooted in the former’s issues with The Baddies. Having previously defeated Nightingale at Rampage’s Road Rager 2022, their subsequent clash for the TBS Championship occurred at AEW Battle of the Belts IV. Despite Nightingale’s fierce challenge, Cargill emerged victorious.
- Jade Cargill vs. Tay Conti (Revolution 2022): In the lead-up to Revolution 2022, Tay Conti stepped up to Cargill’s open challenge for the TBS Championship. The Brazilian used her judo skills efficiently. The bout saw a cheeky exchange of kisses, a near-fall from a DDTay by Conti, but ultimately, Cargill’s “Jaded” maneuver extended her winning streak to 29-0.
- Jade Cargill vs. Skye Blue (Battle of the Belts V): Skye Blue’s stellar display against Cargill at Battle of the Belts V became her standout performance. The match, particularly Blue’s effort, was lauded universally, with many tagging it as Cargill’s foremost title defense.
- Jade Cargill vs. Kris Statlander (Rampage – September 15, 2023): In a twist of events, Kris Statlander marked her comeback post-injury by toppling Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship at Double or Nothing 2023, thus halting Cargill’s unbeaten spree. Their subsequent face-off on Rampage saw a synergy of Statlander’s strategy and Cargill’s raw power, creating a memorable bout that sadly was Cargill’s swansong but arguably her finest.
