Jade Cargill Says AEW Was Her ‘NXT’ While Explaining Her Unusual Path To WWE

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Jade Cargill said her wrestling development happened differently than most WWE stars, stating "My NXT was AEW" while speaking on the Joe Budden Podcast. She explained that her first match was on television and she didn't go through the traditional independent wrestling or developmental training routes. Cargill compared her situation to Rhea Ripley, noting that Ripley came from the indies and went through NXT where WWE's system helped develop her character over time.