Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley's Social Media Feud Escalates

The two wrestlers' online dispute over creative involvement has led to a real-life tension ahead of their WrestleMania title match.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A new report provides more details on the 'bad blood' between WWE stars Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley stemming from their recent social media feud. The dispute escalated after Cargill alleged that Ripley spends 'hours' talking to creative, leading to heated exchanges between the two as well as with other wrestlers like Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. While the issues were legitimate, there is no heat from the company, and the wrestlers will continue working together, including Ripley challenging Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Why it matters

The public spat between two of WWE's top female stars highlights the behind-the-scenes tensions and power dynamics that can sometimes play out on social media, even as the company tries to maintain a cohesive on-screen product. The situation also raises questions about creative control and the extent to which wrestlers are able to influence their storylines.

The details

According to reports, Cargill's comment about Ripley spending 'hours' talking to creative was the catalyst for the online feud, with Ripley posting and then deleting an Instagram story saying she was 'not having fun' and 'not friends' with Cargill, and telling her to 'learn to work and never lie to defame someone's real human character.' While the issues were legitimate, there will be no problems with the two wrestlers continuing to work together, including their upcoming WrestleMania match for the WWE Women's Championship.

  • The social media feud between Cargill and Ripley took place in early March 2026.
  • Ripley is set to challenge Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42, which will take place on April 18-19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Jade Cargill

A rising star in WWE, currently the reigning WWE Women's Champion.

Rhea Ripley

A top WWE Superstar who is set to challenge Cargill for the Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Chelsea Green

A WWE wrestler who got involved in the social media feud between Cargill and Ripley.

Piper Niven

A WWE wrestler who also got caught up in the online dispute between Cargill and Ripley.

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What they’re saying

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

— Rhea Ripley (Instagram)

What’s next

Ripley is set to challenge Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The takeaway

The public dispute between Cargill and Ripley highlights the complex dynamics and tensions that can sometimes arise behind the scenes in the world of professional wrestling, even as the companies try to maintain a cohesive on-screen product. While the issues were legitimate, the wrestlers will continue working together, including their highly anticipated WrestleMania match for the title.