WWE has once again taken the unprecedented step of vacating a championship title due to injury. This time around, it's Sol Ruca who was forced to relinquish her WWE Women's Speed Championship following an alleged injury. However, fans and insiders alike are skeptical about the legitimacy of Ruca's condition, with some speculating that the injury might have been fabricated or at least minor.
Ruca's comments on Tuesday's episode of NXT seemed to hint at a deeper issue between her and tag team partner Zaria, who lost her NXT North American Championship at "Halloween Havoc 2025". The tension between the two women appears to be escalating, with Ruca seemingly taking a subtle jab at Zaria during her announcement. Zaria responded by storming out of general manager Ava's office.
The question on everyone's mind is whether this was indeed an injury or just another layer in a storyline. Insiders like Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer from "Wrestling Observer Radio" are questioning the legitimacy of Ruca's claim, while the growing rift between her and Zaria could be fueling speculation that there's more to it than initially thought.
In light of this development, WWE has now vacated another singles title in what seems like an attempt to create a sense of urgency around upcoming events. A tournament is set to crown a new titleholder for the WWE Women's Speed Championship, but it remains to be seen whether Zaria will participate and aim to settle her differences with Ruca once and for all.
The vacant title situation in WWE has become increasingly common lately, with Seth Rollins being stripped of his World Heavyweight Championship after suffering an injury. More recently, CM Punk and Jey Uso earned a title match for the vacant gold at "Saturday Night's Main Event", providing fans with a new focus for their attention.
As the story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: WWE's handling of its championship titles has become a subject of intrigue among wrestling enthusiasts. Will Zaria use this opportunity to address her issues with Ruca and claim the newly vacant title? Only time will tell.
Ruca's comments on Tuesday's episode of NXT seemed to hint at a deeper issue between her and tag team partner Zaria, who lost her NXT North American Championship at "Halloween Havoc 2025". The tension between the two women appears to be escalating, with Ruca seemingly taking a subtle jab at Zaria during her announcement. Zaria responded by storming out of general manager Ava's office.
The question on everyone's mind is whether this was indeed an injury or just another layer in a storyline. Insiders like Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer from "Wrestling Observer Radio" are questioning the legitimacy of Ruca's claim, while the growing rift between her and Zaria could be fueling speculation that there's more to it than initially thought.
In light of this development, WWE has now vacated another singles title in what seems like an attempt to create a sense of urgency around upcoming events. A tournament is set to crown a new titleholder for the WWE Women's Speed Championship, but it remains to be seen whether Zaria will participate and aim to settle her differences with Ruca once and for all.
The vacant title situation in WWE has become increasingly common lately, with Seth Rollins being stripped of his World Heavyweight Championship after suffering an injury. More recently, CM Punk and Jey Uso earned a title match for the vacant gold at "Saturday Night's Main Event", providing fans with a new focus for their attention.
As the story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: WWE's handling of its championship titles has become a subject of intrigue among wrestling enthusiasts. Will Zaria use this opportunity to address her issues with Ruca and claim the newly vacant title? Only time will tell.