D-Von Dudley Says Jade Cargill Should Have Gone To NXT Before WWE Main Roster

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WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley believes WWE made a mistake by bringing Jade Cargill directly to the main roster instead of sending her through NXT first for proper development. Speaking on the DukeLovesRassling podcast on March 7, 2026, Dudley said that while he understands WWE's decision based on Cargill's look and physique, her time in AEW showed she needed additional training before moving to WWE's main roster. Dudley noted that it's now difficult to send her back to NXT since she's already established on the main roster, and suggested WWE brought her up mainly because of her appearance rather than ensuring she could perform at that level.