This past Friday on SmackDown, the highly anticipated match between Jade Cargill and Nia Jax in the Queen of the Ring tournament did not disappoint. Former WWE manager Dutch Mantell was among those impressed by the intense quarterfinal showdown, which he hailed as “one of the best matches” on the episode.
The match turned out to be a war of attrition, with Jax going as far as to taunt Cargill’s daughter, who was seated at ringside. The confrontation escalated into a brawl near the timekeeper’s area, where Jax attempted to use a steel chair on her opponent. However, Cargill managed to turn the tables, taking the chair from Jax and striking her with it, resulting in a disqualification win.
Mantell shared his enthusiasm for the match on the latest episode of Wrestling’s Smack Talk. He highlighted the fact that this was the first time Cargill and Jax had faced off since their confrontation in the Women’s Royal Rumble match. Mantell praised the two women for complimenting each other well and going all out in their intense showdown.
The creative ending to the match, which saw Cargill emerge victorious via disqualification, was also commended by Mantell. He believes that WWE can now advance Cargill’s storyline in several ways in the coming weeks, keeping her strong and build momentum.
As the dust settles on this epic match, fans are now left wondering if Cargill and Jax will cross paths again on the blue brand. Will their rivalry continue to unfold, or will new challenges emerge for these two talented women? Only time will tell.