Sol Ruca Reflects on Her Time in NXT
Out of nowhere, Sol Ruca finds herself looking back – fresh win still warm – from claiming gold at WWE Clash in Italy. Not long ago, she stepped into the spotlight of NXT, building something real without flash or noise. A title now rests in her hands, the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, earned through steady climbs and unspoken grit. One memory stands apart, though, cutting cleaner than the rest: teaming up with Zaria. That bond, built quietly amid chaos of matches and travel, became the core of her journey there. Other moments flicker around it – but none carry quite the same weight.
Fastest-rising on NXT, Ruca earned attention early. Her singles wins stood out – yet teaming up with Zaria brought even louder cheers. That partnership clicked where others fizzled. Not every star shines alone; she did both.
ZaRuca Leaves Mark On NXT
Midway through talking with Denise Salcedo, Ruca got questioned about standout times in NXT. Not one specific bout stood out – rather, most highlights tied back to her time alongside Zaria. What came up wasn’t a win or trophy, but the stretch of days built around that partnership. Moments gained meaning because they were shared. The bond shaped much more than results in matches.
Truth is, it’s tough. Really, when I think about everything – being with Zaria, that entire ZaRuca phase – it weighs on me
Backstage moments bonded them just as much as spotlights did. Ruca said teaming up brought chances she’d always remember. Touring with someone changed how she saw each show. Off camera, their bond grew without effort. Big venues felt different when shared.
Friendship and Travel Made Lasting Memories
Back then, those days on SmackDown stuck with her. One moment led to another – sleeping in the same hotels, bouncing from city to city. What really clicked was putting together their show online, the one fans kept coming back to.
“Being able to be on SmackDown with her and being against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Being able to travel all around with her and we would always share a room together and it was really, really fun.”
While on the road for WWE appearances, she pointed out “ZaRuca Eats,” a social media project where they wandered through cities tasting local dishes. Though framed as casual outings, each episode quietly showcased their bond beyond the ring.
Emotional Final Promo Left A Lasting Impact
That one memory stayed with her more than any other, Ruca mentioned. Right there, she nodded toward the heartfelt promo she shared with Zaria ahead of their last bout as a team.
“But I definitely think one of my favorite moments within ZaRuca was the promo that we had right before our last match, very emotional, it was very intense.”
These days, wrestling on WWE’s biggest stage and wearing title belts, Ruca keeps moving forward – fueled by the spark she found alongside Zaria back in NXT. She hasn’t slowed since those standout matches lit up the developmental brand.
