Last night's Triple Threat main event for the WWE Women's Championship went haywire. Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax worked a normal contest until the last few minutes threw everything off.
With only a few minutes of television time remaining, Cargill was busted open after being thrown into the steel ring steps by Nia Jax. Requiring medical attention, Cargill was temporarily unable to compete in the match.
yo Jade Cargill's busted open here!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/BpQRMQUall
— Tony The Wrestling Nerd (@WrestlingNerd00) September 27, 2025
Her absence has been suggested as the reason for Nia Jax's viral botched 2-count, as Cargill was supposed to be involved in that spot.
Fans have been discussing the wild SmackDown main event all day on social media.
Cargill joined the conversation by posting two gruesome photos on her Instagram of the injury. Instead of embedding the images, I'll link them here.
Cargill's post was met with surprise and signs of respect from fans and fellow WWE stars. CM Punk commented using the emoji, while Alexa Bliss, Samantha Irvin, Nikita Lyons, and Jaida Parker left similar reactions.
Others, like Otis, told Cargill that, "It's just a scratch Beautiful . Ohhh YEAAA"
Fans have debated whether Jax should be disciplined for the spot, some even calling for her release.
For Cargill, this is an opportunity to capitalize on the moment. She was signed to the WWE two years ago and has yet to break through with the fans in a way that matches the hype of her signing.
Jade Cargill being escorted to the back with a towel over her head after being busted open #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/TpO8VlSflb
— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) September 27, 2025
This could be Cargill's Becky Lynch moment — a viral, bloody-face moment that wins the hearts of fans — and not-so-coincidentally, also came at the hands of Nia Jax.
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