Bully Ray Defends Jade Cargill After WWE SmackDown Wig Malfunction

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has praised Jade Cargill for the way she handled an awkward live-television moment during her match on last week’s SmackDown.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray gave Cargill credit for pushing through after her wig came off in the middle of the match rather than letting the moment rattle her.

“I’m giving a shout out to Jade Cargill. You were put in a very rough, uncomfortable situation,” Bully Ray said. “Wardrobe malfunctions happen. Hair extensions get pulled out. Dudes have crapped themselves in a ring. Anything can happen. It’s not easy to go out there and perform in front of, you know, thousands of people in an arena, a million people watching at home, and for a woman to have her wig come off on national television, man, it’s pretty easy to just roll out and roll under the ring, and hopefully nobody sees you, right? She persevered, she kept on trucking, and she got through the match. She did what she had to do. Good job, Jade.”

The moment came during a Fatal Four-Way Queen of the Ring tournament match on the June 12 episode of SmackDown, which also featured Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and Sol Ruca. As Flair and Ruca delivered a top-rope superplex, Cargill’s wig came off. She briefly rolled out of the ring to readjust before returning to finish the match, which Flair ultimately won to advance.

Cargill addressed the situation with good humor afterward, writing on X, “Biggest fear happened tonight, and I think I’m still alive. My wig won though.” WWE later quietly edited the wig slip out of the replay version of the broadcast on Netflix.

If you use any of the quotes from this article, please credit Busted Open Radio with an h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription.

Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens is a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, where he covers the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his main focus is reporting on day-to-day wrestling news, with a special emphasis on covering WWE and AEW. Having covered the industry since 2013, Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of pro wrestling. His work involves more than just standard news updates; he also serves as a beat writer, providing in-depth and ongoing coverage of wrestling companies and its storylines. His skill set includes providing detailed play-by-play coverage for major events, ensuring fans who can't watch live still get a feel for the action. He also handles transcription, accurately converting interviews and media scrums for readers. As a dedicated reporter, Andrew frequently attends major wrestling events to cover them live, including WWE's Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, as well as AEW Dynamite. You can get in touch with Andrew for news tips or correspondence by emailing him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.

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