In the world of WWE, titles are won, but are they truly earned? The WWE Women's Championship is in the spotlight, but not for the reasons you'd expect.
Cageside's weekly stock report is here, and this time we're focusing on the rise and fall of WWE Superstars. Let's dive in and explore the controversial decisions and unexpected outcomes that have fans buzzing.
Stock Down:
Rayo Americano: El Grande's sidekick, Rayo, took a hit this week, falling to free agent Je'Von Evans on Raw. A tough loss for the rising star.
Cody Rhodes: The WWE Champion's tough-guy act crumbled this week. After a bold speech on SmackDown, Cody was verbally dismantled by Drew McIntyre, who even brought up Cody's late father, Dusty. A powerful moment, but it left fans questioning Cody's authority.
But here's where it gets controversial—
- Jade Cargill: The current WWE Women's Champion, Jade, has held the title since November 1st, but she's yet to defend it on WWE programming. With a zero-defense streak, fans are left wondering if her reign is legitimate. And this is the part most people miss—the lack of title defenses may hurt fan engagement. Is Jade's championship run all talk and no action?
Stock Up:
Austin Theory: This rising star is making waves. Austin's mysterious masked persona and his role in The Vision have fans intrigued. Despite some mixed opinions on his in-ring work, WWE is giving him a chance to shine.
Joe Hendry: Making his SmackDown debut with a bang, Hendry delivered a hilarious song mocking The Miz's... well, manhood. With SmackDown expanding to three hours, Hendry's unique brand of comedy might become a regular fixture.
Carmelo Hayes: Melo is on a roll! His babyface turn has paid off, as he claimed the United States Championship from Ilja Dragunov on SmackDown. This could be the start of a major push for the former NXT star.
There you have it, a week of ups and downs in the WWE. But the question remains: Is Jade Cargill's championship reign a true success without title defenses? Share your thoughts in the comments below, especially if you have a controversial take on this intriguing situation!
