Sol Ruca defeats Kelani Jordan to retain NXT Women's North American Championship at WWE Battleground
Sol Ruca successfully retained her WWE NXT Women's North American Championship in an electrifying showdown against Kelani Jordan at WWE Battleground 2025. The bout was a high-octane encounter that showcased Ruca's athleticism, capped off with her signature 450-degree 'Sol Snatcher' to seal the win.
What a way to start!
Sol Ruca takes down Kelani Jordan to remain the #WWENXT Women's North American Champion! 🤙#AndStill #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/0cSjxd7uYj
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 26, 2025
Ruca's victory marks another dominant performance in her reign as champion, as she continues to carve her name in the growing legacy of the NXT Women's division. Social media erupted with highlights of the match, especially the moment she executed the spectacular finishing move, which fans hailed as a 'barbaridad' (beastly move) in Spanish reactions online.
This title defense against Kelani Jordan further cements Ruca's position at the top of the NXT roster, and her momentum heading into the next phase of the championship season looks unstoppable.
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