• When Jade Cargill Is Expected To Drop The WWE Women’s Title
Jade Cargill is expected to head into WrestleMania 42 as the WWE Women’s Champion, according to discussion on WrestleVotes Live on Fightful Select, with expectation that she’ll drop the title at this event.
The report framed Cargill as a long-term centerpiece of WWE’s women’s division, with creative direction projecting her championship reign into WrestleMania season. Rather than focusing on her immediate positioning, it was indicated that WWE views Cargill as a dominant champion whose reign is designed to culminate on the biggest stage.
The expectation is that Cargill would carry the championship into WrestleMania 42 as an established top star before putting another performer over in a marquee title match.
While no opponent was named, the idea presented was that WrestleMania would serve as the natural endpoint for her reign, allowing WWE to elevate the next champion in a major moment.
• Trish Stratus Calls Former Opponent “Crazy B*tch”
Trish Stratus took part in a rapid word association segment during her appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story?” podcast, offering brief but revealing descriptions of several past and present WWE stars.
When asked to describe Charlotte Flair in one word, Stratus immediately called her the “GOAT,” placing Flair at the top of the modern women’s division.
Stratus described Becky Lynch as “committed,” highlighting Lynch’s dedication to her craft and long-term consistency at the top of WWE.
For Lita, Stratus used the term “game changer,” referencing Lita’s impact on redefining women’s wrestling during their era.
Stratus labeled Mickie James as “classic,” a nod to James’ character work and in-ring style throughout her career.
Her description of Victoria stood out the most, as Stratus bluntly referred to her as a “crazy b*tch,” delivered with humor and familiarity rather than criticism.
Stratus called Bayley “giving,” crediting her willingness to elevate others and contribute beyond her own positioning.
When asked about Zoey Stark, Stratus described her as a “future great,” signaling confidence in Stark’s long-term potential.
Outside of the wrestler-focused prompts, Stratus also referred to Stephanie McMahon as a Hall of Famer, praising her overall influence on WWE both on-screen and behind the scenes.
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• Possible Brand For Royce Keys After WWE Debut
Royce Keys (fka Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW) could be headed to SmackDown following his WWE debut at Royal Rumble 2026, according to discussion on WrestleVotes Live on Fightful Select.
Keys made an immediate impression in his first main-roster appearance by eliminating Damian Priest from the Men’s Royal Rumble match, a moment that was highlighted as potentially significant for his early positioning. The elimination was framed as intentional rather than incidental, suggesting WWE may already be aligning Keys with a specific brand and direction.
The conversation pointed toward SmackDown as the most likely landing spot for Keys coming out of the Rumble. The belief shared was that eliminations in the Royal Rumble, particularly when involving established names, are often used to quietly signal future brand placement or storyline direction.
While no official confirmation was given regarding Keys’ assignment, the idea of him joining SmackDown was tied directly to the Damian Priest elimination, which stood out as a defining moment in the match. WWE has historically used Royal Rumble debuts to establish new talent quickly, and Keys’ involvement in a notable elimination fits that pattern.
