Baron Corbin has publicly defended Nia Jax following an in-ring injury sustained by Jade Cargill during the September 29, 2024, episode of SmackDown in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred during a tag team match where Cargill and Bianca Belair faced off against Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler.
The injury to Cargill, a rising star in WWE, has prompted debate among fans and within the wrestling community regarding the circumstances surrounding it. Corbin, speaking on social media, asserted that Jax is a professional and the incident was an unfortunate accident inherent to the physicality of professional wrestling. He stated,”Nia is one of the most professional people I know. Accidents happen in this business. let’s not turn this into something it’s not.” The defense comes as Jax has faced criticism online,with some alleging carelessness in her actions leading to Cargill’s injury.
Cargill suffered a legitimate knee injury during the match, confirmed by WWE officials. The extent of the injury and a potential recovery timeline have not yet been disclosed, but she was seen being assisted to the back and did not finish the contest.Belair continued the match alone, ultimately losing to Jax and Baszler.
The injury significantly impacts Cargill’s momentum as she is relatively new to WWE,having signed with the company in October 2023 after a dominant run in All Elite Wrestling. Her pairing with Belair was intended to elevate her profile and establish her as a top contender in the women’s division. The situation now leaves Belair without a tag team partner and casts uncertainty over Cargill’s immediate future in the company. WWE has not yet announced any changes to scheduled matches or storylines as a result of the injury.
