Backstage Details Clarify Rhea Ripley–Jade Cargill Social Media Drama

TLDR

Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill engaged in a social media exchange ahead of their WrestleMania showdown, with many within WWE initially believing it started as a playful work before things reportedly shifted when Cargill referenced Ripley speaking with creative for extended periods. According to Fightful Select, that specific mention raised eyebrows internally, with one creative source stating they would never include a mention of creative as part of that because it undermines the point. Despite the speculation, WWE sources indicated there is no internal concern about the two working together at WrestleMania and that the company was pleased with the engagement the exchange generated.