Jade Cargill, the reigning WWE Women’s Champion, recently opened up about a pivotal backstage moment with WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H (Paul “Triple H” Levesque) following her dominant win over Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, 2025. In a candid interview, Cargill recalled the exact words that stuck with her as she stepped into her new role atop the women’s division.
Cargill dethroned Stratton in a one-sided squash match at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, ending the former champion’s 302-day reign with her signature “Jaded” finisher after targeting Stratton’s injured knee. It marked Cargill’s first singles world title in WWE, capping a heel turn that began weeks earlier on SmackDown when she betrayed Stratton post-match. Triple H, absent from the event—one of his rare misses—couldn’t share his traditional backstage “pointing photo” celebration that night. But at the following SmackDown taping, he made sure to connect.
What Triple H Told Her
Speaking on the “Hall of Fame” podcast and “The Collection” with Brad Gilmore, Cargill recounted: “He actually wasn’t there that day… but that following Friday, he did. He was just telling me how proud he was of me and, you know, how much I’ve grown in this company and that, you know, the hard work is just starting.” She emphasized his recognition of her dedication: “So he was just proud of me, told me that I worked so hard to get here.”
This personal endorsement from Triple H, who has overseen Cargill’s rise since her 2023 WWE signing, resonated deeply. Publicly, he hyped her win on social media, posting “Absolute domination. @Jade_Cargill: Unleashed #SNME” and later sharing a photo captioned “Top of the mountain. The eye of the storm. @jadecargill is the world champ.”
Cargill’s Journey to the Top
Cargill’s path wasn’t overnight. After a dominant AEW run—including the inaugural TBS Championship—she joined WWE, debuting at the 2024 Royal Rumble. She won tag titles twice with Bianca Belair, claimed Queen of the Ring in 2025, and endured setbacks like failed title shots at SummerSlam. Her strategic first-year approach—observing veterans like Cody Rhodes and The Miz—paid off. “I sat back for the entire first year… watched how you all dealt with the pressure,” she told The Miz, crediting WWE’s “supporting cast” for grooming her.
Fan and Industry Reactions
Wrestling fans and peers lit up social media. Posts praised the moment as “motivational,” with one viral clip of Cargill’s quote racking up thousands of likes. Matt Hardy echoed the sentiment, noting her growth from “green” beginnings to champion through sheer hard work. X users highlighted Triple H’s absence adding poignancy, turning a missed photo-op into lasting advice.
For U.S. WWE fans, this underscores Cargill’s breakout status amid a booming women’s division. As a SmackDown star, her reign boosts live events, merchandise (her gear planning spans WrestleMania 42), and storylines potentially eyeing dream matches with Belair or Charlotte Flair. Economically, powerhouses like Cargill drive ticket sales and streaming on Netflix/USA Network, while her story inspires athletes eyeing WWE’s Performance Center pipeline.
Cargill’s reflection highlights Triple H’s mentorship role in WWE’s creative evolution, blending praise with realism. As she defends her title—amid rumors of challengers like Naomi or Giulia—expect her to embody that “hard work” mantra, solidifying her as a cornerstone of women’s wrestling heading into 2026.