Sol Ruca emerged victorious as the new women’s intercontinental champion during Clash in Italy. On Sunday, she defeated Becky Lynch in a thrilling rematch. This encounter followed a brief bout at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where controversy marked their previous meeting.
During that bout, Lynch pushed referee Jessica Carr into Ruca as she landed a Sol Snatcher, leading Carr to disqualify Lynch. This victory, however, did not satisfy ‘The Man.’ Lynch sought to move forward from Ruca, while Ruca was eager to justify her newfound prominence.
Rematch Sets the Stage
SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis scheduled a rematch with the Women’s Intercontinental Championship at stake. Ruca rose to the occasion, showcasing her incredible skill.
Lynch tried to unsettle Ruca psychologically. Tactics included trash talk and pushing Carr into the ropes to unbalance Ruca, even attempting the Sol Snatcher move herself. None of these tactics succeeded in hindering Ruca’s performance.
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Victory at Clash in Italy
In the match’s final moments, Ruca executed a stunning Sol Snatcher on Lynch, abruptly ending Lynch’s reign as champion.
This victory marks Ruca’s first major triumph since joining the main roster. She previously defeated Bayley at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December, earning recognition when John Cena selected her for the card.
Ruca has emerged as a standout prospect from NXT, significantly impacting the WWE roster.
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Lynch’s reign lasted 43 days, with her capturing the title at WrestleMania 42. Her victory made her the first three-time women’s intercontinental champion since the title’s inception.
Ryan Gaydos serves as a senior editor for Fox News Digital.