Jade Cargill Claims WWE Backing Helped Rhea Ripley Reach WrestleMania Spot

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Jade Cargill revealed on the Joe Budden Podcast that she originally wanted to face Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 42 instead of Rhea Ripley, citing bigger reactions during their past face-offs. Cargill said WWE likely chose Ripley because "it's more money that's going to be made going against Rhea" and credited WWE's system with helping build Ripley's character over time. She contrasted this with her own path, noting that her first match ever was on AEW Dynamite in March 2021 without going through traditional development.