• Original WrestleMania 41 Plan For Jade Cargill
WWE has had major plans for Jade Cargill from the start and if not for an injury setback, she might already be holding championship gold. According to the Wrestling Observer, the company originally intended for Cargill to become a champion well before WrestleMania 41. The idea was for her to win a title and be defending it heading into the event. However, those plans were derailed when she suffered an injury that temporarily took her out of the mix. Cargill returned and defeated Naomi at WrestleMania 41.
Cargill’s stock within WWE remains high. WWE officials view her as a top draw, even if she’s not yet as polished in the ring as some of her peers. A possible Queen of the Ring tournament victory could be part of WWE’s effort to get her back on track toward a top spot.
On tonight’s RAW, Cargill will face Roxanne Perez in the Semi-Final of the Queen of the Ring tournament, with the winner of this match facing Asuka in the Final this Saturday at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. It’s possible we get to see Cargill take on Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam 2025 in MetLife Stadium.
• WWE Hall Of Famer Says Charlotte Flair Is NOT One Of The Greatest
On his Off The Top podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi gave his honest take on Charlotte Flair’s place in wrestling history, and he didn’t sugarcoat it. When the topic of a potential match between his daughter-in-law Naomi and Charlotte Flair came up, the conversation soon turned to Flair’s legacy. Rikishi was asked if he considered Charlotte one of the greatest women’s wrestlers of all time. His answer was clear. “No, I wouldn’t,” Rikishi said. “There’s so many other wrestlers before her time. If they were still young and had the same opportunities, they could’ve kept up with her. They just weren’t pushed like her. But they were every bit as talented.”
He pointed out that many of the women who paved the way don’t get the recognition they deserve. “You don’t hear too much about women legends like that anymore. If someone like Jazz were in her prime today, she’d be a top contender with the current roster,” he added.
Rikishi also took a moment to highlight rising NXT star Nikkita Lyons. He expressed admiration for her work and stressed that success in wrestling isn’t just about athletic ability. “I’m a big fan of Nikkita Lyons,” he said. “Hopefully these girls today get a chance to sit in the same locker room as some of the legends I mentioned. You can learn so much from them. It’s not just about how your moves look — it’s about making every moment mean something. Emotion, storytelling, facials – those are what truly connect.”
• WWE Might Hold Two WrestleManias a Year Soon
WWE may be planning to expand WrestleMania into a twice-yearly event, with Saudi Arabia poised to host one of the editions. The Wrestling Observer reported that the company’s ongoing 10-year partnership with Saudi Arabia could lead to one of their major international shows being branded under the WrestleMania name.
This wouldn’t replace the United States-based version, but could mean the global juggernaut would now have two flagship WrestleMania-branded events each year. The idea could follow the same branding approach WWE used for The Greatest Royal Rumble in 2018 (the first Saudi event), using the “WrestleMania” label for promotional power and financial leverage. WWE might use a variation of the name, rather than duplicating the traditional WrestleMania event.
The reasoning behind this strategy is simple: WWE stands to earn an enormous amount of money and could reduce criticism over the Saudi deal by aligning it with their most prestigious brand. Right now, WWE gets $50 million for every Saudi Arabia event. One can only imagine how much they’ll get for a WrestleMania in the Kingdom.
WWE will return to Saudi Arabia this Saturday for Night of Champions. Word going on is that this will be the only Saudi PLE of 2025, as WWE plans to do 3 PLEs in Saudi next year instead of the usual two, since Royal Rumble 2026 will take place over there.
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