It's official, Jade Cargill is All Elite.
Cargill made her debut on Wednesday's episode of Dynamite, confronting Cody Rhodes as he was addressing the crowd and discussing his future following his loss at AEW Full Gear. Cargill hinted that Cody had awoken a sleeping giant before revealing that the sleeping giant goes by the name of Shaquille O'Neal.
At the end of the segment, Cargill was cut off by Brandi Rhodes and the two got into a heated confrontation where they were separated by officials.
Cargill is a former high school and college basketball player. She had a WWE tryout in April 201 and trained at AR Fox's WWA4 Wrestling School.
From AEW:
All Elite Wrestling Signs Jade Cargill to Women?s Division
-- AEW?s Latest Newcomer Wasted No Time Making a Splash on DYNAMITE ?November 12, 2020 ? AEW today announced a multi-year deal with rising wrestling sensation Jade Cargill, who made an electric debut last night on AEW DYNAMITE.
During last night?s live show on TNT, Cody Rhodes was speaking about wanting another shot at MJF when he was dramatically interrupted by Jade, who proceeded to run down Cody?s ?Giant Killer? moniker. She revealed that she knows a real giant, none other than Shaq. Cody?s wife, Brandi Rhodes, then stormed into the ring to defend her husband?s honor.
?I joined AEW because here I have a voice,? said Jade. ?I?m ready to shake up the women?s division, and I?m going to flip this promotion on its head.?
Jade, who played basketball at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Fla., brings a high level of athleticism and intensity to the AEW women?s division. With her background as a professional trainer and explosive demeanor on the mic, Jade is poised to make a powerful impression inside and outside the ring.
?We?re committed to expanding the AEW women?s division by signing great athletes,? said Tony Khan, CEO and GM of AEW. ?Jade is an amazing athlete, and she?s an exciting addition to our women?s roster. I?m confident that fans will enjoy getting to know Jade?s strong personality and watching her development as a wrestler after her surprising confrontation with Cody and Brandi Rhodes last night on Dynamite.?
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