Following Rhea Ripley's victory in the women’s Elimination Chamber match, she and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill traded insults on social media on March 1, 2026, escalating the buildup to their WrestleMania 42 title match. Cargill called Ripley her 'second option' after preferring to face Charlotte Flair.
The social media feud between Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill intensified on March 1, 2026, ahead of Ripley's WWE Women’s Championship challenge at WrestleMania 42.
Cargill started by referring to Ripley as the “second option,” saying she had wanted to face Charlotte Flair and that she “just be talking,” with the social team keeping Ripley “on top.” Ripley clapped back, highlighting Cargill's prior interest in facing her: “@Jade_Cargill pic.twitter.com/c4emcjl31L.”
Ripley then posted: “All you seem to do is talk…and that’s literally it.” Cargill replied: “Talk??? Like the hours you spend talking to creative? 💅🏾.” Ripley shot back: “You’re funny… That’s funny… Now we know you really do be talking out of your ass because everything you say is bullshit. Don’t spread lies on my name you dumb B.”
Cargill responded: “Oh god another victim, will you girls lighten up and stop crying 😂🥱 we haven’t even started yet boo.” She later said she was on vacation and done for now. This exchange heightens anticipation for the powerhouse clash at WrestleMania 42.
