Real Reason Jade Cargill Missed SmackDown After WrestleMania 42 Revealed

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Jade Cargill missed the April 24, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown because she was in Cincinnati attending her husband Brandon Phillips' Reds Hall of Fame induction. Cargill recently lost the Women's Championship to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42 and has stated she's unsure about her next move in WWE, including whether she'll receive a rematch opportunity.