During Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Jade Cargill, one-half of the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, was the victim of a vicious attack. Cargill was found heavily bruised and laid out on a damaged car windshield, sparking concern among fans and speculation about her condition.

WWE Confirms Cargill’s Injuries

WWE later took to social media to provide an update on Cargill’s injuries. According to the official statement, Cargill has been diagnosed with:

• Deep lumbar paraspinal muscle contusions,
• Bruised kidney,
• Sprained MCL in her right knee,
• Tibial plateau bone bruise of her right knee,
• Facial lacerations.

WWE stated there is no timeline for her return to television, leaving the status of the Women’s Tag Team Championship uncertain.

WWE’s Official Tweet

The company shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

“BREAKING: @Jade_Cargill has been diagnosed with the following injuries: Deep Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Contusions, Bruised Kidney, Sprained MCL in her right knee, Tibial Plateau Bone Bruise of her right knee, Facial Lacerations. There is no timetable for her return.”

BREAKING: @Jade_Cargill has been diagnosed with the following injuries: Deep Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Contusions, Bruised Kidney, Sprained MCL in her right knee, Tibial Plateau Bone Bruise of her right knee, Facial Lacerations. There is no timetable for her return. pic.twitter.com/E4JtOZOCoq

— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2024

Real-Life Injury Behind the Storyline

Reports suggest that the angle was introduced to account for a legitimate injury Cargill has been dealing with. However, there’s no confirmation on what her real-life condition entails or if her tag team partner is also injured.

What’s Next?

This development has raised questions about the future of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, as one-half of the champions is now sidelined indefinitely. Fans will be eagerly watching for updates on Cargill’s recovery and whether a replacement partner or interim title solution will be introduced.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfold!