Chelsea Green has opened up about one of the toughest professional moments of her WWE run — being called into Raw on short notice to lose to Jade Cargill in 30 seconds while her grandmother was hospitalized. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Chelsea said she was 16 hours into a journey home to see her 92-year-old grandmother when WWE booked her for the squash. Rather than complain, she made it her mission to bump as hard as possible and make Jade’s finish look devastating.
Chelsea Green On Making Jade Cargill’s Finish Look Great
Chelsea explained the mindset that carried her through the moment: “If I don’t bump my ass off, this was all for nothing.” She said she didn’t want to risk her grandmother’s condition worsening only for the work trip to feel meaningless, so she committed fully to selling Jade’s offense. The match took place on the April 8, 2024 episode of Raw, and the clip of Chelsea taking Jade’s finish has been used repeatedly in highlight packages for both wrestlers. Chelsea framed it as a job well done despite the difficult personal circumstances.
Chelsea Green’s Philosophy On Making Opponents Look Strong
The Women’s Tag Team Champion applied the same approach when WWE pulled her into a Sonya Deville vs. Becky Lynch segment and asked her to take a couple of barricade bumps. Chelsea said she made herself look like she was dying because if you don’t fully commit, you make yourself look bad too. The philosophy explains why she’s become one of WWE’s most reliable supporting performers despite the limited spotlight, and it’s earned her praise from veterans backstage who appreciate talent that puts the show first. Elsewhere in the interview, Chelsea also gave an update on how she’s feeling after a recent heart procedure. More analysis is available at Alleitewrestling.com.
Source: Busted Open Radio via Fightful Select.
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