Sol Ruca has claimed the position of the number one contender for the NXT Women’s Championship after a surprising win during this week’s WWE NXT show, leaving rival Zaria visibly frustrated. The decisive match took place Tuesday night at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia, where Ruca and Zaria teamed up in a tag team stipulation match with Wren Sinclair and Kendal Gray; the stipulation declared whoever scored the pinfall would earn a shot at Jacy Jayne’s championship belt.
Build-Up and Conflicts During the Tag Team Contest
Tensions were high between Ruca and Zaria throughout the match due to their competing ambitions to capture singles gold. Zaria, determined to secure her first NXT title, frequently attempted pinfalls and even interfered to prevent Ruca from scoring. Their lack of cohesion became an opening for Sinclair and Gray, who capitalized on their opponents’ discord to strengthen their teamwork and stay competitive.
Critical Moment That Changed the Outcome
The match’s turning point occurred when Zaria was accidentally knocked into Ruca—a move the referee interpreted as a blind tag. Unaware of this, Zaria took down Sinclair, allowing Ruca to execute her finishing move, the Sol Snatcher, on Gray. Ruca then secured the pinfall, earning the victory and the title shot despite Zaria’s disbelief and protest.
Aftermath and Upcoming Championship Match
Zaria rejected Ruca’s attempt to extend a hand after the match and stood aside as Jacy Jayne, along with the faction Fatal Influence, confronted Ruca. Following this dramatic encounter, Sol Ruca is set to face Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women’s Championship on the February 24 episode of WWE NXT, continuing the rivalry at Center Stage in Atlanta.
“I gave it my all out there and this is just the beginning.” ?Sol Ruca, NXT Contender
SOL RUCA IS #1 CONTENDER! 🙌@SolRucaWWE pic.twitter.com/G4f43zWIpG
— WWE (@WWE) February 11, 2026
