Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley have been causing trouble for Sol Ruca and Zaria over the past few weeks, culminating in a high-stakes showdown at WWE NXT’s Great American Bash, where Ruca’s NXT Women’s North American Championship was on the line. Despite Dame putting considerable pressure on the champions, Ruca’s determination ultimately secured her victory.
Zaria and Paxley played key roles in the match, their influence noticeable from the very start. Before Dame and Ruca could engage fully, Zaria and Paxley distracted the referee with antics outside the ring. Even with this disruption, Dame showed strong potential early on, targeting the champion with moves like lung blowers and cross-face submissions.
The battle spilled outside the ring when Ruca tried to make a comeback by attempting a Sol Snatcher off the top rope; however, Dame was in no position to counter, and Ruca struck with a forceful kick to Dame’s head. As the contest progressed, Ruca held a slight edge. A top-rope lockup resulted in Ruca pushing Dame into a face-first fall from the height, further tipping the scales. Ruca’s spear nearly ended the match, but Paxley’s interference allowed Dame to break the hold by grabbing the ropes. Zaria quickly retaliated by charging at Paxley with her own spear, paving the way for Ruca to land a decisive Springboard Sol Snatcher for the win.
Following this victory, Ruca and Zaria are preparing for the upcoming Evolution II event on Sunday. They will team up with the Kabuki Warriors, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss to challenge Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Fan Take: This match highlights the rising star power within WWE NXT and showcases the thrilling potential of these female wrestlers. Fans should be excited about the upcoming tag team title clash, as it promises to elevate women’s wrestling and inject fresh energy into the sport.
