Jade Cargill Confident Ahead of WrestleMania 42 Title Match

WWE Women's Champion says her match against Rhea Ripley will be the biggest of her career so far.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:22am

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WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill is confident she will retain her title against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42 on April 18 in Las Vegas. Cargill, who is undefeated at WrestleMania, called the match the "grandest" of her career so far and said she expects to leave as champion, despite facing a "stellar opponent" in Ripley.

Why it matters

Cargill's WrestleMania match against Ripley represents a major career milestone, as she looks to continue her undefeated streak at the biggest event in WWE. The outcome of the match could have significant implications for the WWE Women's division going forward.

The details

Cargill made her WrestleMania debut at WrestleMania 40, teaming with Naomi and Bianca Belair to defeat Damage CTRL. At WrestleMania 41, she defeated Naomi in a singles match. This year, she will defend her WWE Women's Championship against Ripley, who earned the title shot by winning the Women's Elimination Chamber match in February. Ripley has not held back in her criticism of Cargill, stating she plans to beat her badly enough that she won't want to return to WWE.

  • Cargill won the WWE Women's Championship from Tiffany Stratton at Saturday Night's Main Event last November.
  • Ripley earned her title shot by winning the Women's Elimination Chamber match in Chicago on February 28, 2026.
  • WrestleMania 42 takes place on April 18-19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The players

Jade Cargill

The current WWE Women's Champion who is undefeated at WrestleMania.

Rhea Ripley

The challenger for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42, who has previously won titles at the event.

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What they’re saying

“I don't want to say this is going to be an easy match, it's not. I'm going against the top girl. The number one girl in our company. I don't think anyone will argue that. Do I know that I'm coming home with my title? Yes I do. I'm going to go balls to the wall. I'm going in with no regrets.”

— Jade Cargill

“Rhea has never seen someone like me. I think she's phenomenal in her own right, but I'm phenomenal in mine as well. I'm not going to end my undefeated streak at WrestleMania. About to go 3-0.”

— Jade Cargill

“I think you guys are gonna see us put on a show and a clinic. I think she's great, but I'm better. I'm a powerhouse. Nobody's really seen me go toe-to-toe with such a stellar opponent. Yes, this will be the grandest match that I've had so far in my career.”

— Jade Cargill

“I plan to beat Jade Cargill badly enough that she won't want to come back to WWE afterward.”

— Rhea Ripley

What’s next

The outcome of the Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley match at WrestleMania 42 will have major implications for the WWE Women's division going forward.

The takeaway

Jade Cargill's confidence heading into her WrestleMania 42 title defense against Rhea Ripley suggests she believes she can continue her undefeated streak at the biggest event in WWE, cementing her status as one of the top stars in the women's division.