Booker T is catching heat for pointing the finger at Jade Cargills AEW background after her recent SmackDown match ended in a bloody botch. Cargill was busted open during the September 26 triple threat bout, and Booker claimed the issues stemmed from her being fresh off her AEW run. That comment didnt sit right with a lot of peopleand not just in WWE.
According to Fightful Select, talent from WWE, AEW, and even TNA were confused by Booker Ts claim. Many pointed out that Jade Cargill has already wrestled more matches in WWE than she ever did in AEW, so the argument that shes still raw from her previous run doesnt exactly add up.
Booker addressed the situation on his Hall of Fame podcast, comparing the match to triple threats hes seen at his own promotion, Reality of Wrestling. He said it came down to miscommunication and a lack of in-ring chemistry among the three women.
He then broke down the dynamic between Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax, suggesting their different experience levels may have been a factor.
Booker went on to say that Nia Jax likely felt she had to lead the match and that the entire situation led to a chaotic performance.
While Booker didnt intend it as a shot, his remarks have rubbed many in the industry the wrong way. With Jade proving herself week after week in WWE, some feel its time to stop leaning on her AEW past as an excuse and give her credit for how far shes come in WWEs system.
Booker Ts take may have sparked a conversation, but for many wrestlers and fans alike, the reality doesnt match his assessment.
Do you think Booker T was being too harsh on Jade Cargill? Or was he just keeping it real based on what he saw? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
