This week on WWE NXT, the long-standing partnership between Zaria and Sol Ruca, known collectively as ZaRuca, officially came to a bitter end after mounting frustrations boiled over. The breakup occurred just before the highly anticipated NXT Women’s Championship match featuring Jacy Jayne.
Zaria, feeling the alliance had become uneven, warned Ruca last week that their partnership was over, despite Ruca’s continued support during a previous three-on-one attack by Fatal Influence. However, tensions came to a head when Zaria unexpectedly attacked Ruca with a spear and an F5 on the night of Jayne’s title defense, effectively leaving her former partner vulnerable.
Jacy Jayne Retains Title Following Devastating Assault
With Ruca weakened before the match even began, Jacy Jayne capitalized quickly, executing her signature Rolling Encore move and securing a swift victory to maintain her hold on the NXT Women’s Championship. As Jayne celebrated, Zaria further incapacitated Ruca by slamming her into the announce table, signaling a dramatic breakdown of their former teamwork.
ZaRuca’s Past Success and Future Prospects
During their run as a duo, ZaRuca challenged for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at Evolution 2 in July 2025, and Ruca also captured the Women’s North American and Speed Championships, showcasing significant individual talent. Despite their shared history, Ruca’s recent championship opportunity came at Zaria’s expense, intensifying the rivalry.
While Zaria’s next steps remain uncertain, reports indicate that Ruca is poised for a main roster promotion complete with a new entrance theme, suggesting a shift in her career trajectory.
Zaria Challenges Jacy Jayne for NXT Women’s Championship
In a backstage confrontation after the match, Zaria demanded a championship match against Jacy Jayne. Interim NXT General Manager Robert Stone confirmed that Zaria will receive her title shot next week on NXT, setting up the next chapter in this escalating conflict.
“Good luck.” ?Zaria, Former ZaRuca Partner
“Zaria will indeed challenge Jayne for the title next week on NXT.” ?Robert Stone, Interim NXT General Manager
