A week ago, it was reported that a confrontation involving Cargill and Shayna Baszler took place a few months before the Jade Cargill injury angle.
Cargill reportedly rubbed people the wrong way, leading to a confrontation. There was a moment in a match between Baszler and Zoey Stark and Bianca Belair and Cargill when Cargill tapped, but the referee continued. After said match, Baszler and Shayna had words.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there has been heat on Cargill due to claims from other wrestlers that she deflects blame for in-ring issues and displays a lack of respect. A specific incident involved Cargill showing Baszler a bruise on her arm, telling Baszler she needed to ‘learn how to work.’
Baszler fired back by stating that if she were genuinely trying to hurt Cargill, it would be evident. This confrontation set the stage for further tension.
When Cargill continued to blame others for match problems, Baszler confronted her directly. This wasn’t an isolated issue, but Baszler took the lead in addressing it. The conversation escalated when Cargill reportedly got in Baszler’s face, challenging her. Baszler stood her ground.
Those who witnessed the incident noted that other talent and management intervened, separating the two wrestlers and diffusing the situation. Following this, Baszler was called to work with production on the key spots for her scheduled television match.
