The volatile rivalry between Jade Cargill and Naomi will now have a new, unpredictable element. During WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, it was announced that Bianca Belair will return to serve as the special guest referee for their No Holds Barred match at Evolution on July 13.
The announcement followed a chaotic scene earlier in the night. While Jade Cargill was being introduced in the crowd, she was ambushed from behind by Naomi. The two brawled through the ringside area before security personnel intervened to separate them. In the aftermath of the altercation, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis appeared to address the situation, officially appointing Belair to the referee role for the WrestleMania rematch.
Belair’s insertion into the match adds a significant layer of history and tension. The three women were originally allies, teaming together for a victory at WrestleMania 40. However, the partnership fractured late last year when Naomi attacked Cargill, allowing her to take Cargill’s place and win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Belair.
This match marks Belair’s first appearance in a significant capacity since she suffered broken fingers during a triple threat match at WrestleMania 41. The injury has kept her out of in-ring competition, though she did make a homecoming appearance on the May 30 edition of SmackDown in Knoxville. With her role as an official in a match featuring her two former partners, the stage is set for a dramatic encounter in Atlanta.