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Kenny Omega Reacts To Jade Cargill Using His Finisher At WrestleMania 42
TL;DR
Jade Cargill used Kenny Omega's finisher, the One-Winged Angel, at WrestleMania 42, which Omega acknowledged positively. Cargill's move symbolizes her connection to her AEW past and Omega's influence on her career.
Key points
- Jade Cargill used the One-Winged Angel at WrestleMania 42.
- Kenny Omega reacted positively to Cargill's homage.
- Cargill's move connects her AEW past to her WWE present.
- Cargill may face Rhea Ripley again at Backlash.
- Omega's ties to AEW make a WWE appearance unlikely.
Jade CargillKenny OmegaRhea RipleyWrestleMania 42
What Did Jade Cargill's Use of the Move Mean?
This was Cargill giving a nod to her AEW days and very likely Omega, someone credited with helping to push the All Elite Wrestling's women division while Cargill was there. She spent nearly three years in AEW before making her 2023 jump to WWE, and Omega was a backstage voice throughout that run. Using the One Winged Angel on the biggest stage in wrestling – and calling it the Sandstorm – was her way of tying her AEW chapter to her WWE present without saying a word. It was subtle, respectful, and pulled off in front of the largest audience of her career.
What Did Kenny Omega's Response Mean For Wrestling?
Omega's positive response was great for wrestling. It's him giving a pleasant acknowledgment to a younger performer who'd tipped her cap to him. That's the kind of exchange that brings wrestlers – even ones from different promotions together. The One Winged Angel has a reputation as one of the most protected finishers in modern wrestling, and Omega had every reason to push back on WWE using it and having Ripley kick out. Instead, he chose legacy over ownership. That call lowers the temperature on tribal debates that too often poison wrestling conversations online.
Q&A
What did Jade Cargill's use of Kenny Omega's finisher signify?
Cargill's use of the One-Winged Angel, called the Sandstorm, was a nod to her AEW days and Omega's influence on her career.
How did Kenny Omega react to Jade Cargill's homage at WrestleMania 42?
Omega responded positively on X, appreciating Cargill's homage and fostering a sense of unity among wrestlers from different promotions.
What are Jade Cargill's next steps after losing the WWE Women's Championship?
Cargill may appear on Smackdown and could potentially have a rematch with Rhea Ripley at Backlash, or explore new storylines.
Is there a possibility of Kenny Omega joining WWE in the future?
While Omega's deep ties to AEW make a WWE appearance unlikely in the short term, the unpredictable nature of wrestling means nothing is permanent.
