Former Reds fan favorite's wife Jade Cargill returned to WWE Elimination Chamber and went nuts

In April 2006, the Cincinnati Reds made a move that would alter their franchise’s trajectory, acquiring Brandon Phillips from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for a right-handed prospect named Jeff Stevens. At the time, it seemed like a routine transaction, but it would soon prove to be one of the best trades in Reds history.

Phillips wasted no time making an impact. In his first full season in Cincinnati, he hit .276 with 17 home runs, 75 RBI, and 25 stolen bases, flashing both power and speed. But it was his 2007 campaign that truly put him on the map.

That year, Phillips hit .288 with 30 home runs, 94 RBI, and 32 stolen bases, making him the first second baseman in Reds history to enter the exclusive 30-30 club (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season).

Brandon Phillips is one of the most beloved players in Reds history

Over the next decade, Phillips solidified himself as one of the greatest second basemen in franchise history. During his tenure he racked up:

• Four Gold Glove Awards (2008, 2010, 2011, 2013)
• 1,774 hits (7th-most in franchise history)
• 191 home runs & 194 stolen bases
• Three postseason appearances (2010, 2012, 2013)

Phillips was a fan favorite, known to be charismatic while providing elite defense and clutch hitting for the club. Whether he was making highlight real plays in the field or delivering in high-pressure moments at the plate, he brought a level of excitement to Cincinnati.

While Phillips has since stepped out of the spotlight, he hasn’t slowed down. Now, he’s the proud owner of the Texas Smoke, a team in the Women’s Professional Fastpitch softball league, alongside his wife, Jade Cargill. However, in this chapter of their lives, it’s Cargill who’s commanding the attention of sports fans.

Former Reds fan favorite's wife Jade Cargill returned to WWE Elimination Chamber

Cargill first burst onto the pro wrestling scene in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), making her debut alongside NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. Her dominant presence, star power, and elite athleticism propelled her into the limelight, making her one of AEW’s top stars before she eventually defected to WWE, the most mainstream wrestling promotion in the world.

Her WWE journey took a dramatic turn when she was written off television with an intricate storyline injury on November 30, 2024. Four months later, Cargill made her highly anticipated return on March 1, 2025, and immediately set the wrestling world on fire. In a moment that has already racked up over six million views on X (formerly Twitter), she annihilated her storyline attacker, sending shockwaves through WWE’s women’s division.

Much like her husband did when he arrived in Cincinnati, Jade Cargill has flipped women’s wrestling upside down, proving to be a game-changer in the industry. The Phillips-Cargill household is no stranger to the spotlight—whether it’s making history on the baseball diamond, owning a pro softball team, or dominating the wrestling ring, they continue to electrify fans across multiple sports.

For those eager to see what’s next in Jade Cargill’s WWE journey, you can catch her in action on WWE SmackDown, airing every Friday night on the USA Network. If history has taught us anything, it's that whenever a member of the Phillips-Cargill household steps onto the scene, something special is bound to happen.

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