Naomi Denies Role in Jade Cargill’s 11/22 SmackDown Assault as Mystery Deepens

The November 22 edition of WWE SmackDown took a shocking turn when Women’s Tag Team Champion Jade Cargill was found brutally attacked backstage.

The devastating scene left her sprawled across the hood of a car, bloodied and surrounded by shattered glass. With her injuries sidelining her from the WWE Women’s U.S. Title Tournament and possibly Survivor Series, speculation has been running wild about who’s behind the assault—and Naomi’s name has been at the center of it all.

Taking to X/Twitter, Naomi didn’t hold back as she addressed the swirling accusations. Retweeting WWE’s official statement about Cargill’s injuries, she demanded an apology once her name is cleared, writing, “And when my name is cleared I expect my timeline to be flooded with apologies from accusers bc I DID NOT try to end my sis!”

The accusations stemmed from a photo that went viral on social media, showing Naomi embracing Bayley in the ring with an expression fans interpreted as a sign of a potential heel turn. To add fuel to the fire, Naomi was reportedly barred from visiting Jade Cargill at the hospital, further fueling fan theories about her possible involvement.

Meanwhile, WWE issued a storyline medical update confirming Cargill suffered serious injuries, including a bruised kidney, a sprained MCL, and deep lumbar contusions. The attack has forced Cargill out of the Women’s U.S. Title Tournament, where she was set to compete in a triple-threat match against Michin and Piper Niven. WWE has announced a mystery competitor will replace her, keeping fans guessing as to who will step up.

Adding even more intrigue, earlier reports suggest that the segment could be tied to a legitimate injury Cargill sustained, potentially delaying her push as one of WWE’s brightest stars. The uncertainty surrounding her return has left the WWE Universe buzzing, as many wonder how this will impact Cargill’s trajectory.

As the mystery deepens, all eyes are on Naomi, Jade, and WWE for answers. Was this a case of kayfabe gone too far, or is there a deeper story at play?