
Sol Ruca retains WWE Speed title with signature 'Sol Snatcher' move on Alba Fyre
successfully defended her
WWE Speed Championship
with a thrilling victory over
Alba Fyre
, sealing the win with her trademark '
Sol Snatcher
' finisher in Wednesday's episode of WWE Speed. The high-energy bout showcased Ruca's athleticism and agility, as she countered Fyre's offense with dynamic flips and rapid reversals.
The title bout, aired from the
WWE Performance Center
, marked Sol Ruca's second successful defense of the championship since capturing it earlier this year.
With just 49 seconds remaining, Ruca delivered her signature Sol Snatcher to defeat Fyre, reinforcing her dominance in WWE Speed's unique five-minute title match format.
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Ruca originally captured the championship from Candice LeRae in April and has since successfully defended it against Ivy Nile and now Fyre, whose real name is Kayleigh Kerr, showcasing her growing momentum.
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WWE Speed victory kicks off a crucial week for Ruca, who is slated to compete in two more major title defenses. With three high-stakes matches on her schedule, this stretch could prove pivotal in shaping her summer - and future - within WWE's rapidly evolving women's division.
— SolRucaWWE (@SolRucaWWE)
SOL RUCA'S WEEKEND BATTLES
NXT Great American Bash
(July 12, Saturday):
Ruca is set to defend her NXT Women's North American Championship in a singles clash against
Izzi Dame
. The match will be one of the featured bouts during the afternoon Premium Live Event, scheduled to kick off at 3PM ET in Atlanta.
WWE Evolution( July 13, Sunday):
Ruca transitions from defending champion to title contender, at
WWE Evolution
, as she teams up with Zaria in a high-stakes Fatal Four-Way match for the
WWE Women's Tag Team Championships
. Current champions
Raquel Rodriguez
and Roxanne Perez will put their titles on the line against the duo of Ruca & Zaria, the formidable team of Asuka & Kairi Sane, and the returning powerhouse pairing of Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss.
Ruca's packed schedule during the weekend has made her one of the most active competitors during WWE's action-packed July. With more title opportunities ahead, this intense stretch could prove to be a defining chapter in the young star's rapidly rising career.
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