Compared to the King of the Ring tournament, the outcome of Cody Rhodes as the winner felt pretty predictable. However, the 2025 WWE Queen of the Ring tournament featuring Jade Cargill and Asuka was much harder to call, as it set up a logical contender for SummerSlam. Following the event “Night of Champions,” Jade Cargill was officially crowned the winner of the inaugural Queen of the Ring and will challenge Tiffany Stratton, the current WWE Women’s Champion, at SummerSlam.
In their matchup, Jade Cargill and Asuka tested each other early on, exchanging powerful moves and fierce strikes. The match evolved into a more physical battle with both wrestlers equally matched in attack and control. In the final moments, Asuka attempted her signature Empress Impact Running Hip Attack, but Cargill caught her mid-air and quickly defeated her with a clean pinfall.
This victory marks Cargill’s first major singles achievement since joining WWE in late 2023, having previously held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Bianca Belair. Since her return at Elimination Chamber 2025 and a win over Naomi, Cargill has gained significant momentum, defeating strong contenders like Roxanne Perez, Nia Jax, and Piper Niven to reach the tournament final. Although Tiffany Stratton will defend her title against Cargill at SummerSlam, Naomi’s Money in the Bank briefcase adds an element of unpredictability that could shake things up.
Fan Take: This development is huge for WWE fans, as Jade Cargill’s rise signals fresh competition and new rivalries in the women’s division. Her challenge to Tiffany Stratton at SummerSlam could redefine the landscape of WWE women’s wrestling, making the upcoming event one to watch closely for excitement and potential shocks.
