Jade Cargill is just getting started: 'I want to be in the [WWE] Hall of Fame'
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Jade Cargill has all the makings of a cornerstone talent in WWE.
Uniquely positioned with a look that commands the attention of every room she enters, a desire to be among the best to ever lace up the boots and a longterm approach to building a genuine legacy, the reigning WWE Women's Champion's mindset is far beyond her years in the business.
Now holding her first major singles championship on the WWE roster, Cargill isn’t focused on simply making this title run a success. It’s big-picture thinking that has her immersed in every aspect of her growth and development, with aspirations to piece together a one-day Hall of Fame career.
“One thing I've always said when I started was I want to be in the [WWE] Hall of Fame. And I think I'm on my way there,” Cargill tells Uncrowned ahead of Saturday's WWE Elimination Chamber PLE.
“Do I still have things to learn? Of course. Next month, I'll be five years into this wrestling world. I remember talking to Daniel Bryan and he was telling me he didn't even feel comfortable until seven years. And I'm five years [in] — I'm already the WWE Women's Champion, I'm dominating it. I'm going into my third WrestleMania, about to still be that WWE Women's Champion — 3-0 after April 18 [and 19] in Las Vegas. I'm just doing exactly what I said I was going to do. And again, I have so much to learn, so the future is bright.”
Cargill, 33, says she was drawn to the imposing presence of characters like Chyna on WWE television when she was younger and credits WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry for helping her discover the opportunities she could have in pro wrestling later in life.
Thrust into the spotlight essentially since Day 1, Cargill’s development has been broadcast for the world to see. While she navigated the ebbs and flows of the business early in her career with AEW, a strong foundation of support from her mentors and family, as well as her experiences in the wrestling industry thus far, has shaped her perspective.
“I felt like especially when I first got into this industry, everything was so fresh. If anything, I can just apologize because I was so ignorant when I first got into this business,” Cargill says.
“Even now, I think I can have it all figured out ... you never have it figured out.”
After spending much of the first year of her WWE tenure learning the ropes alongside stars like Bianca Belair and Naomi, 2025 was a breakout year for Cargill as a solo star. Her return at last year's Elimination Chamber and attack on former trios partner Naomi propelled Cargill into a marquee match at WrestleMania 41 and an outstanding match at WWE Evolution later in the summer.
That program, Cargill says, meant everything to her, as it kicked off an explosive campaign that saw her win the Queen of the Ring tournament and her first WWE Women’s Championship.
“I knew Trinity — Naomi — before I even stepped foot into WWE. We had a friendship, a bond. I admired her from afar,” Cargill says.
“Throughout that storyline, I learned so much, and she was so selfless. She guided me. We both talked, we had fun. We created so many memories, so many road trips. She is such a kindhearted individual that honestly should have everything.”
It was that storyline Cargill credits with helping her develop into the dominant onscreen character she’s become.
“One thing we always said is, ‘Hey, we can apologize later. Let's go out there, let's have a great show. Let's knock it out the park, and let's apologize later.’ So we were really out there throwing blows and going at it,” Cargill says.
“I thought she was one of the best dance partners that I've had, and I miss her terribly, and I hope she's doing amazing.”
As Cargill aims to build her legacy, it’s not a sole focus on herself as the champion — after pinning Tiffany Stratton to claim gold in November — but also the intentional elevation of everyone standing across the ring from her.
“You can't do this by yourself,” Cargill acknowledges.
“I think the match I just had with Jordynne Grace, we both wanted to go into that match and show people what we got. She wanted to have a first show. I wanted to show in my first title defense that I can go. And we both did that. We both excelled at that.”
As Cargill maps her path to a potential Hall of Fame career, her focus is staying on top, leveling up and elevating the industry as a whole.
“I think the chase [to become women’s champion] was great, [but] I think I'm better on top and dominant as a champion," she says. "I think it was always destined for me to be at the top and to be the champion that I am.
“But all I want to do is create the next footsteps for whomever is next. That's all I want to do. I want to continue to help this industry grow. I want it to get bigger, and I want to do my part the best way possible, 120, 150, 200 percent.”
After dispatching Grace in her first title defense, Cargill is ready for whatever happens next on her path to WrestleMania 42. Liv Morgan’s Royal Rumble win and decision to face off against Stephanie Vaquer in April from Allegiant Stadium opens the logical door for the winner of this weekend’s Elimination Chamber to become her challenger. The stipulations are vague, and if it’s a win for Raquel Rodriguez, it wouldn’t be a total surprise to see Rodriguez insert herself into the Women’s World Championship picture alongside Morgan and Vaquer instead.
For Cargill, she isn’t troubled with who she’ll square off against on WWE’s grandest stage — the champ exudes ultimate confidence that she’ll have the belt around her waist for the long run.
“I think [Morgan] made a very smart decision choosing Stephanie, because she already knew what was going to happen if she chose me. But it doesn't matter who steps up,” Cargill says.
“It doesn't matter if it's Rhea [Ripley], Kiana [James], Tiffany Stratton, Asuka, Raquel, Alexa [Bliss] — anybody that steps up, they're going to get stepped on. So it doesn't matter who it's going to be. They're all just winning to get beat by me.”
