Liv Morgan Shocked the World by Pinning Jade Cargill – But Fans Are Calling It the Most Meaningless Victory of All Time!
In what many are already calling a shocking turning point for the SmackDown women’s division, Jade Cargill, the powerhouse who carried an aura of invincibility since arriving in WWE, finally met her first real setback. At a live taping in Bologna, Italy, Jade suffered her first pinfall loss at the hands of none other than Liv Morgan. It wasn’t a title match. It wasn’t even a major storyline climax. But the moment Jade’s shoulders were down for the three-count, the entire arena gasped, and the internet hasn’t stopped buzzing since.
For months, fans and analysts debated when Jade would take her first loss, and perhaps more importantly, who would be the one to give it to her. Few predicted it would be Liv Morgan, and even fewer expected it to happen in such a casual match with relatively low stakes. That element alone has fans divided — some calling it a brilliant way to create buzz, while others accuse WWE of throwing away Jade’s mystique too early.
Jade Cargill: A Record Built on Dominance
Before Bologna, Jade Cargill’s WWE record spoke for itself. The former AEW star came in with a reputation as a near-unbeatable machine, known for her strength, presence, and star power. From her debut on SmackDown, Jade was booked as an unstoppable force, never suffering a clean pinfall loss. Even when she didn’t walk away victorious, it was always by disqualification, count-out, or interference — never by being pinned.

This is why the Bologna result felt so jarring. To understand the weight of this moment, you have to look at how WWE protected Jade up to this point. She was presented as a marquee attraction, someone destined to headline pay-per-views and challenge for championships. Every squash match, every dominant showing, every undefeated streak highlight reinforced the idea that Jade was on another level. For fans, the question wasn’t if she would win — it was how long her opponent would survive before the inevitable Jaded finisher.
Liv Morgan: The Unlikely Spoiler
Then came Liv Morgan, the smiling underdog who has always thrived in the role of a spoiler. Liv is no stranger to surprising the WWE Universe. She has pulled off shocking upsets before, including her Money in the Bank cash-in on Ronda Rousey. But beating Jade Cargill clean, in the middle of the ring, on a random SmackDown live event in Italy? That was something nobody could have scripted in the minds of fans.
Liv Morgan has been carving her own path, oscillating between beloved babyface and edgy competitor, but she has never been considered a “streak-breaker.” That’s why this moment carries so much weight — not just for Jade’s career, but for Liv’s legacy too. Some fans see it as Liv getting a “cheap pop” victory without real meaning, while others argue it elevates her as a credible threat in the women’s division once again.

Why Bologna, Why Now? The WWE Booking Question
Perhaps the biggest point of debate is why WWE chose this exact moment to give Jade her first pinfall loss. Bologna was not a pay-per-view, not even a high-profile SmackDown broadcast in the U.S. It was a European show with limited global eyes on it, and yet the result is now dominating headlines.
One theory is that WWE wanted to test the reaction without putting too much pressure on Jade. Another is that it was an experiment in booking — could Jade bounce back quickly from a setback, or would it damage her long-term aura? Some insiders speculate that WWE might be grooming Liv Morgan for a bigger storyline, possibly involving the WWE Women’s Championship, and this was a way to put her back into the spotlight.
But fans online are split. Some call it “a wasted opportunity”, arguing Jade’s first loss should have been saved for a WrestleMania or SummerSlam moment. Others believe it’s a refreshing reminder that in WWE, anything can happen — even when you least expect it.
Social Media Reactions: Praise, Outrage, and Memes
As soon as news broke about Jade’s first pinfall defeat, wrestling Twitter (or “X” as Elon Musk wants you to call it) exploded. The reactions can be categorized into three camps:
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Outrage: “Why would WWE kill Jade’s momentum like this?” many fans complained, arguing that the booking decision was premature. These fans insist Jade should have been protected until at least a marquee showdown with Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, or Rhea Ripley.
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Praise: Others loved the unpredictability, praising WWE for letting Liv Morgan be the one to make history. For this group, the Bologna match was proof that Liv deserves more recognition than she usually gets.
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Memes: And then, of course, came the memes. Screenshots of Jade looking shocked, side-by-side comparisons with Goldberg’s streak ending, and captions like “The streak ends in Bologna” flooded timelines.
The viral nature of the moment shows just how powerful even a seemingly small match can be when the right players are involved.
The Legacy Question: What Does This Mean for Jade Cargill?
For Jade, the pinfall loss does not erase her aura entirely — but it does change the narrative. Instead of being the untouchable monster, she is now a dominant competitor who can be beaten under the right circumstances. That distinction may feel subtle, but in wrestling psychology, it’s massive.
The key now is how WWE follows up. If Jade rebounds with a string of dominant wins, this Bologna hiccup could be seen as a fluke, barely remembered in the grand scheme of things. But if the company uses it as a pivot to build a deeper storyline — perhaps a rivalry with Liv Morgan or even a crisis-of-confidence angle — then this pinfall loss could become a defining chapter in her career.

What’s Next for Liv Morgan?
On the other side, Liv Morgan stands to gain the most. She can forever claim to be the first person to pin Jade Cargill in WWE, and that’s not a title many superstars would refuse. Whether WWE capitalizes on that remains to be seen, but Liv’s stock has undoubtedly risen.
If WWE plays their cards right, Liv could transition this into a bigger push, either chasing championship gold or inserting herself into top-tier feuds. If they don’t, fans may look back at Bologna as another moment where WWE failed to strike while the iron was hot.
A “No Stakes” Match That Carried Huge Consequences
What makes this story fascinating is the context. On paper, the Bologna SmackDown wasn’t supposed to mean much. No titles were on the line, no feuds were resolved, no storylines reached a climax. Yet, because of who Jade Cargill is and what she represents, the pinfall loss instantly became a watershed moment.
It’s a reminder that in WWE, sometimes the smallest decisions can create the loudest echoes. A single three-count in Italy may have rewritten the trajectory for two major stars in the women’s division.
Conclusion: A Debate That Will Rage On
The debate surrounding Jade Cargill’s first pinfall loss will not end anytime soon. Was it a brilliant way to shake up the division? Or was it a mistake that risks devaluing one of WWE’s brightest new stars? Either way, fans are talking, headlines are being written, and both Jade and Liv are trending worldwide.
For now, the only certainty is that the SmackDown women’s division feels more unpredictable than ever. And for WWE, that unpredictability is exactly what keeps the machine rolling.
Because when Jade Cargill finally got pinned — and it was Liv Morgan who did it — the WWE Universe realized something important: dominance is powerful, but vulnerability makes the story unforgettable.


