WWE NXT Gold Rush ended in turmoil for Sol Luka, but the tension didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling. Following a contentious match against Blake Monroe, Luka began sparring backstage with her on-screen ally Zarya, openly showing her frustration.
Despite nursing a knee injury, Sol Luka fought hard to reclaim the NXT Women’s North American Championship during a taping at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2025. Although she wore a knee brace and was close to victory, Zarya, who was watching at ringside, unexpectedly threw in the towel as Monroe locked Luka in a knee submission hold.
Backstage footage captured a heated argument where Sol told Zarya, “I was going to beat Blake Monroe.” Zarya defended her choice, saying, “You wouldn’t have made it to the ropes or tapped out. I’m not going to stand by and watch you break your foot and be out for a year. Am I a bad person for caring?”
Sol insisted her determination defines her as a champion, but Zarya ended the conversation with, “Let’s talk about that later and focus on next week.”
The situation escalated online after the video spread on social media. Zarya tried to explain her actions with a tweet quoting the video and adding, “Oh yeah, it’s my fault for being so careful @SolRucaWWE,” accompanied by a crying Lisa Simpson GIF.
Sol Luka’s response was a blunt middle finger emoji featuring a wet, expressionless cat wrapped in a towel, posted with a silent yet emotionally charged caption.
While Blake Monroe still holds the championship, it’s clear that the real fallout from the night might be the fractured friendship between Sol and Zarya.
Do you think Zarya made the right call, or should she have let Sol Luka fight to the very end? Share your thoughts in the comments and tell us which side you support.
Fan Take: This dramatic split highlights the intense physical risks wrestlers face and the tough decisions allies must make in the ring. For WWE fans, this feud adds emotional depth to the competition, signaling more thrilling storylines ahead that test loyalty and resilience in the sport.
