Jade Cargill is just getting started: ‘I want to be in the [WWE] Hall of Fame

Jade Cargill has all the makings of a cornerstone expertise in WWE.

Uniquely positioned with a glance that instructions the consideration of each room she enters, a want to be amongst the greatest to ever lace up the boots and a long-term method to constructing a real legacy, the reigning WWE Women’s Champion’s mindset is far past her years in the enterprise.

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Now holding his first main singles championship on the WWE roster, Cargill is not centered on merely making this title run successful. It’s big-picture pondering that has her immersed in each facet of her development and growth, with aspirations to piece collectively a one-day Hall of Fame profession.

“One thing I’ve always said when I started was I want to be in the [WWE] Hall of Fame. And I think I’m on my way there,” Cargill tells Uncrowned forward of Saturday’s WWE Elimination Chamber PLE.

“Do I still have things to learn? Of course. Next month, I’ll be five years into this wrestling world. I remember talking to Daniel Bryan and he was telling me he didn’t even feel comfortable until seven years. And I’m five years [in] — I’m already the WWE Women’s Champion, I’m dominating it. I’m going into my third WrestleMania, about to still be that WWE Women’s Champion — 3-0 after April 18 [and 19] in Las Vegas. I’m just doing exactly what I said I was going to do. And again, I have so much to learn, so the future is bright.”

Cargill, 33, says she was drawn to the imposing presence of characters like Chyna on WWE television when she was younger and credits WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry for helping her discover the opportunities she could have in pro wrestling later in life.

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Thrust into the spotlight essentially since Day 1, Cargill’s development has been broadcast for the world to see. While she navigated the ebbs and flows of the business early in her career with AEW, a strong foundation of support from her mentors and family, as well as her experiences in the wrestling industry thus far, has shaped her perspective.

“I felt like particularly after I first obtained into this trade, all the pieces was so recent. If something, I can just apologize as a result of I used to be so ignorant after I first obtained into this enterprise,” Cargill says.

“Even now, I think I can have it all figured out… you never have it figured out.”

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After spending a lot of the first year of her WWE tenure learning the ropes alongside stars like Bianca Belair and Naomi, 2025 was a breakout year for Cargill as a solo star. Her return at last year’s Elimination Chamber and attack on former trios partner Naomi propelled Cargill into a marquee match at WrestleMania 41 and an outstanding match at WWE Evolution later in the summer.

That program, Cargill says, meant everything to her, as she kicked off an explosive campaign that saw her win the Queen of the Ring tournament and her first WWE Women’s Championship.

“I knew Trinity — Naomi — earlier than I even stepped foot into WWE. We had a friendship, a bond. I admired her from afar,” Cargill says.

“Throughout that storyline, I discovered a lot, and she or he was so selfless. She guided me. We each talked, we had enjoyable. We created so many reminiscences, so many street journeys. She is such a kindhearted person who truthfully ought to have all the pieces.”

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It was that storyline Cargill credits with helping her develop into the dominant onscreen character she’s become.

“One factor we all the time stated is, ‘Hey, we are able to apologize later. Let’s go on the market, let’s have an important present. Let’s knock it out the park, and let’s apologize later.’ So we have been actually on the market throwing blows and going at it,” Cargill says.

“I thought she was one of the best dance partners that I’ve had, and I miss her terribly, and I hope she’s doing amazing.”

As Cargill goals to construct her legacy, it is not a sole give attention to herself as the champion — after pinning Tiffany Stratton to declare gold in November — but additionally the intentional elevation of everybody standing throughout the ring from her.

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“You can’t do this by yourself,” Cargill acknowledges.

“I think the match I just had with Jordynne Grace, we both wanted to go into that match and show people what we got. She wanted to have a first show. I wanted to show in my first title defense that I can go. And we both did that. We both excelled at that.”

As Cargill maps her path to a possible Hall of Fame profession, her focus is staying on high, leveling up and elevating the trade as a complete.

“I think the chase [to become women’s champion] it was great, [but] I think I’m better on top and dominant as a champion,” she says. “I think it was always destined for me to be at the top and to be the champion that I am.

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“But all I want to do is create the next footsteps for whomever is next. That’s all I want to do. I want to continue to help this industry grow. I want it to get bigger, and I want to do my part the best way possible, 120, 150, 200 percent.”

After dispatching Grace in her first title defense, Cargill is ready for whatever happens next on her path to WrestleMania 42. Liv Morgan’s Royal Rumble win and decision to face off against Stephanie Vaquer in April from Allegiant Stadium opens the logical door for the winner of this weekend’s Elimination Chamber to become her challenger. The stipulations are vague, and if it’s a win for Raquel Rodriguez, it wouldn’t be a total surprise to see Rodriguez insert herself into the Women’s World Championship picture alongside Morgan and Vaquer instead.

For Cargill, she isn’t troubled with who she’ll square off against on WWE’s grandest stage — the champ exudes ultimate confidence that she’ll have the belt around her waist for the long run.

“I think [Morgan] made a very smart decision choosing Stephanie, because she already knew what was going to happen if she chose me. But it doesn’t matter who steps up,” Cargill says.

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“It doesn’t matter if it’s Rhea [Ripley], Kiana [James]Tiffany Stratton, Asuka, Raquel, Alexa [Bliss] —anybody that steps up, they’re going to get stepped on. So it doesn’t matter who it’s going to be. “They’re all just winning to get beat by me.”