Nia Jax Wins WWE Women’s Contender Match Against Jade Cargill

On the May 9 episode of WWE SmackDown, Nia Jax secured the number one contender spot for the WWE Women's Championship by defeating Jade Cargill, aided by interference from Naomi who attacked champion Tiffany Stratton at ringside. The match was highly competitive, with Cargill delivering powerful moves like the Samoan Drop and Frog Splash, but Naomi's distraction allowed Jax to capitalize with her finisher. Tiffany Stratton, who retained her title against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41, was ringside to watch the bout and is set to defend her championship against Jax in the near future, likely on Saturday Night's Main Event rather than at Backlash. The storyline intensifies as Cargill now faces the challenge of overcoming Naomi's interference to regain a title shot. Additionally, SmackDown featured promos hyping the upcoming WWE Backlash event, including John Cena's confrontation with Randy Orton and a tag match involving United States Champion Jacob Fatu and his challengers. The WWE women's title scene is evolving with Jax's victory positioning her as a formidable contender against Stratton, setting the stage for future high-stakes matches.