A new update has emerged on Jade Cargill’s status for WWE SmackDown tonight.
The April 24 episode of SmackDown emanates from Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena in Texas. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, and Randy Orton are all listed to appear.
WWE’s website also listed Jade Cargill for an appearance at the time of this writing. However, Bodyslam’s Cory Hays reports that the former Women’s Champion will not appear on the upcoming episode of the blue brand.
“Jade Cargill will not be at #SmackDown tonight as she will be in Cincinnati this weekend for Brandon Phillips’ Reds Hall of Fame induction,” Hays posted on X. According to Fightful (via Fightful Select), Cargill’s absence has been planned, as she requested this day off quite a while ago.
For those unaware, Brandon Phillips is Jade Cargill’s husband. The couple has been together since 2015. They welcomed their daughter, Bailey Quinn, in 2017.
Cargill opened up about her husband’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction during a recent interview with Rick Ucchino of The Takedown on SI / Cincinnati Reds Talk.
“He’s worked so hard,” she said. “He loves the Cincinnati Reds. He always wanted to be a Red for life. So, we’re excited to go back to Cincinnati.”
Jade Cargill lost the WWE Women’s Championship to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42 this past Sunday.
WWE SmackDown Card for April 24, 2025
The following matches and segments have been confirmed for tonight’s show:
- Rhea Ripley joins SmackDown as WWE Women’s Champion
- Paige returns to SmackDown following WrestleMania triumph
- Trick Williams celebrates U.S. Title win with Lil Yachty
- We’ll hear from Jacob Fatu
- Giulia (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton – Women’s United States Title Match
WrestleZone will provide live coverage of WWE SmackDown later tonight.
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