Former WWE writer Vince Russo has expressed his disappointment with the WWE’s booking decision, stating that a potential feud between Jade Cargill and Nia Jax may not be an exciting prospect for fans. This comes after the two stars faced off in the quarterfinals of the Queen of the Ring tournament on Friday’s SmackDown, with Jax emerging victorious.
Russo appeared on UnSKripted podcast, where he pointed out that WWE had previously booked Jax to lose against Liv Morgan in her final match on RAW. Russo believes that this booking decision has stripped Jax of any credibility, making a potential feud with Cargill lackluster.
According to Russo, Jax’s loss to Morgan, who is physically no match for her, has diminished her reputation. As a result, a rivalry between Cargill and Jax wouldn’t mean much to fans. Russo’s argument is that fans won’t be invested in a feud between the two because Jax has lost her credibility.
The quarterfinal match between Cargill and Jax was chaotic, with the action spilling to the outside and Jax taunting Cargill’s daughter, who was at ringside to watch her mom in action. The tension culminated in Cargill using a steel chair on Jax, ending the match in Jax’s favor.
Despite this, Russo believes that Jax’s lack of credibility will make it difficult for fans to care about her rivalry with Cargill. With Jax set to face Bianca Belair in the semifinals of the tournament on Friday’s SmackDown, it remains to be seen who will advance to the final and face Lyra Valkyria in Saudi Arabia at the premium live event.
Russo’s comments highlight the importance of consistent booking decisions in professional wrestling. A single misstep can have long-lasting effects on a wrestler’s credibility and fan perception. As the WWE continues to navigate its complex storytelling, listeners are left wondering if the company will redeem Jax’s character or continue down a path that may ultimately disappoint fans.
