Booker T is catching heat for pointing the finger at Jade Cargillâ€s AEW background after her recent SmackDown match ended in a bloody botch. Cargill was busted open during the September 26 triple threat bout, and Booker claimed the issues stemmed from her being “fresh off†her AEW run. That comment didnâ€t sit right with a lot of people—and not just in WWE.
According to Fightful Select, talent from WWE, AEW, and even TNA were confused by Booker Tâ€s claim. Many pointed out that Jade Cargill has already wrestled more matches in WWE than she ever did in AEW, so the argument that sheâ€s still raw from her previous run doesnâ€t exactly add up.
Booker addressed the situation on his Hall of Fame podcast, comparing the match to triple threats heâ€s seen at his own promotion, Reality of Wrestling. He said it came down to miscommunication and a lack of in-ring chemistry among the three women.
“You could tell there was a lot of miscommunication in the match, as well. For me, itâ€s no different than what we do at Reality of Wrestling with girls and triple threats. Trying to put the girls in the best position to be comfortable in the ring is the most important thing.â€
He then broke down the dynamic between Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax, suggesting their different experience levels may have been a factor.
“You have NIL talent in Tiffany Stratton. You have Jade Cargill, who is pretty much just fresh off her AEW run. Just think about the time in AEW for her. She probably didnâ€t learn a whole lot. No disrespect or anything, but she was put on a wing and never really got a chance to wrestle anybody. Right?â€
Booker went on to say that Nia Jax likely felt she had to lead the match and that the entire situation led to a chaotic performance.
“Then, you have Nia Jax, who has been there and is going to feel like, ‘I need to quarterback this thing. I feel I know more than these girls.†It could have been a plethora of things, but you can tell there was a lot of miscommunication. One thing about matches like that, the only thing theyâ€re going to remember is the finish. You have to get everybody to that point where that finish can happen and boom, it goes off without a hitch. That didnâ€t happen in this match. Was it a botch? Heck yeah, it was a botch. A miscommunication. A screw up. Whatever term you want to put on it. That can happen on live television.â€
While Booker didnâ€t intend it as a shot, his remarks have rubbed many in the industry the wrong way. With Jade proving herself week after week in WWE, some feel itâ€s time to stop leaning on her AEW past as an excuse and give her credit for how far sheâ€s come in WWEâ€s system.
Booker Tâ€s take may have sparked a conversation, but for many wrestlers and fans alike, the reality doesnâ€t match his assessment.
Do you think Booker T was being too harsh on Jade Cargill? Or was he just keeping it real based on what he saw? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
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