Rhea Ripley Sends Scathing Message to Jade Cargill After Social Media Clash

The two WWE Superstars are set to face off for the Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill recently engaged in a heated exchange on social media, leading Ripley to post a brutal message on her Instagram story. The message seemed to be directed at Cargill, with Ripley saying she's "not having fun" and "not friends" with the current WWE Women's Champion. The two are set to battle for the title at WrestleMania 42 in April.

Why it matters

The social media clash between Ripley and Cargill adds extra drama and intrigue to their upcoming WrestleMania match, as it suggests there may be real-life tension between the two Superstars. This could make for a more compelling storyline and match as they vie for the prestigious Women's Championship.

The details

The exchange began when Ripley tagged Cargill in two videos where she expressed her desire to face Cargill in the ring. Cargill responded with a video praising Charlotte Flair and questioning whether Ripley's social media team had to "find a way to keep you 'on top' going into Mania." Ripley then fired back, telling Cargill "All you do is talk" and accusing her of "spreading lies" about her. Cargill ended the exchange by telling Ripley, "Hit dogs will holler."

  • The social media clash occurred on March 2, 2026.
  • Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill are set to face off for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42 in April 2026.

The players

Rhea Ripley

A top WWE Superstar who has won the Raw Women's Championship, Women's World Championship, and Women's Tag Team Championship during her time with the company.

Jade Cargill

The current WWE Women's Champion, who joined WWE in 2023 after a successful run in AEW. She is a two-time Women's Tag Team Champion with Bianca Belair.

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What they’re saying

“Not having fun. Not friends. Learn to work and never live to defame someone's real human character by 'breaking the 4th wall',”

— Rhea Ripley (Instagram)

“Hit dogs will holler. Holla, holla holla.”

— Jade Cargill (Social media)

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