An NXT star duo, ZaRuca, made their in-ring debut on WWE SmackDown during a tag team match tonight, following a backstage appearance last week that caught fans’ attention. The pair includes Zaria and Sol Ruca, who actively pursued a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship after confronting the current champions Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair in the locker room.
Challenging the Champions and Building Momentum
During last week’s SmackDown episode, Zaria and Sol Ruca approached SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to request a chance to compete for the women’s tag titles. Their pursuit was interrupted by Alba Fyre and Chelsea Green, who had recently been unsuccessful in a title match against Bliss and Flair. Green proposed that ZaRuca join her group, the Secret Hervice, which was missing a member due to Piper Niven’s injury. ZaRuca declined the invitation, opting instead to face Fyre and Green in a match that was scheduled for tonight’s show.
ZaRuca’s Impactful Tag Team Victory
The match marked Zaria’s first official SmackDown in-ring appearance, although she had wrestled on the main roster before, participating in a four-way Women’s Tag Team Title match at WWE Evolution in July alongside Ruca. Sol Ruca had previously competed in a singles match on SmackDown as well. The team secured a victory with Ruca pinning Chelsea Green following the execution of the Sol Snatcher move, establishing ZaRuca as a new competitive force on SmackDown.
Additional SmackDown Updates
In other SmackDown news connected to NXT, Booker T returned to the commentary booth tonight, substituting again for Corey Graves. This change added a familiar voice to the broadcast and complemented the ongoing developments within the women’s tag team division.
What ZaRuca’s Win Means for WWE’s Women’s Tag Team Division
ZaRuca’s successful debut brings fresh energy to the WWE SmackDown roster and signals potential new rivalries for Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair’s championship reign. Their rejection of the Secret Hervice and immediate challenge to established competitors highlights their intent to carve out their own space. With Nick Aldis involved in managing their title aspirations, fans can expect ZaRuca to be a recurring focus on SmackDown in the coming weeks.
