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Sol Ruca rode a wave of massive success to become the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion on Sunday at Clash in Italy by defeating Becky Lynch.
It was a rematch of their brief fight on Saturday night’s Main Event. Lynch had shoved referee Jessica Carr in front of her while Ruca nailed a Sol Snatcher. Carr called for Lynch’s disqualification, giving the victory to Ruca. But it didn’t do what either of them expected. Ruca did not prove himself enough in the eyes of “The Man” as Lynch hoped to leave the rising star behind.
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Sol Ruca celebrates his victory during Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis booked a rematch with the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line. Ruca took a step forward and delivered in a big way.
Lynch tried to get into Ruca’s head as much as he could. Trash talking, pushing Carr into the ropes to take Ruca down, and even attempting a Sol Snatcher herself were not enough to stop Ruca.
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Sol Ruca performs a Sol Snatcher on Becky Lynch during Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy, on May 31, 2026. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
As the match came to a close, Ruca hit a Sol Snatcher out of nowhere to crush Lynch and end her reign as Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
It was the first big win for Ruca since joining the main roster. She defeated Bayley on Saturday Night’s Main Event in December, when John Cena specifically chose her to be on the card. He’s been one of NXT’s top prospects and has now made a huge impact on the WWE roster.
Becky Lynch fights Sol Ruca during Clash in Italy at the Inalpi Arena in Torino di Sangro, Italy on May 31, 2026. (Andrew Timms/WWE)
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Lynch’s reign ends after 43 days. She regained the title at WrestleMania 42, making her the first three-time Women’s Intercontinental Champion since the belt was introduced.
