The latest episode of WWE SmackDown witnessed an electrifying encounter between Jade Cargill and Piper Niven in the first round of the highly anticipated Queen of the Ring tournament. In a back-and-forth contest, Jade Cargill emerged victorious, bringing her one step closer to claiming the coveted title.
The match began with a test of strength, as both superstars attempted to overpower each other with shoulder tackles. Jade Cargill proved to be the stronger of the two, taking down Piper Niven after the latter came off the ropes. The momentum shifted gears as Jade delivered a devastating superkick, followed by a Stinger Splash attempt in the corner. However, Piper Niven was quick to counter, catching Jade and slamming her onto the mat.
Piper Niven seized the opportunity to take control, hitting Jade with a senton bomb and earning a near-fall. The chaotic scene saw Piper slap Jade, and her partner Chelsea Green, who was at ringside, followed suit while the referee was distracted. Piper continued her onslaught, planting Jade with a bodyslam and unleashing a pair of short-arm clotheslines.
Just when it seemed like Piper was in the driver’s seat, Jade Cargill stunned the crowd with a thunderous side slam to turn the tables. She went on to deliver another Stinger Splash, this time successfully knocking Chelsea Green off the apron. Piper refused to back down, hitting a cannonball in the corner and earning another near-fall.
In a thrilling conclusion, Jade Cargill sealed her victory with a precision pump kick, followed by her signature Jaded finisher. With this win, Jade takes a significant step closer to reaching the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
As the competition heats up, one question remains: will Jade Cargill be crowned the new queen? Only time will tell.