Sol Ruca, one of WWE NXT’s most skilled competitors, faced a shocking betrayal when her tag team partner, Zaria, turned on her during a pivotal moment. This breakup unfolded live in NXT, dramatically altering the landscape just as Ruca was preparing to challenge Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women’s Championship.
Zaria’s sudden betrayal stuns Sol Ruca and changes title dynamics
The once-promising duo known as ZaRuca came to an abrupt end when Zaria, the Australian wrestler, unexpectedly attacked Sol Ruca. This act effectively sabotaged Ruca’s championship opportunity against Jacy Jayne, weakening her and allowing Jayne to retain the NXT Women’s title effortlessly. What had seemed like a one-sided partnership saw a harsh turning point as Zaria’s strike shifted the momentum completely.
Following the incident, Zaria shared her thoughts publicly on X (formerly Twitter), endorsing WWE’s official coverage of the breakup and championship match. In her message, she expressed defiance toward Ruca with a pointed statement:
“Try and walk all over me now b***h.”
This animosity stemmed from previous occasions where Ruca appeared to receive better opportunities, causing tension between the two.
Zaria positions herself as the next challenger for the NXT Women’s title
Zaria played a crucial role by facilitating Jacy Jayne’s victory, as Jayne might have struggled to defeat Sol Ruca in a fair contest. After the attack, Zaria confronted the reigning champion backstage, insisting that her interference earned her a rightful claim to the next title match. Jayne dismissed the demand, pointing out that her win was legitimate since Ruca was defeated within the match itself. However, Zaria countered this by noting she has never lost directly to Jayne, intensifying the rivalry and making the prospect of a title bout between them likely.
This betrayal not only disrupts Sol Ruca’s momentum but also heralds a new rivalry centered around Zaria’s claim to the championship. The unfolding situation in NXT is set to create heightened tension and anticipation among fans as the wrestlers prepare for what could be an explosive series of matches.
Try and walk all over me now bitch https://t.co/aWEgXKByaK
— ZARIA (@ZariaWWE_) February 25, 2026
