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By Fernando Quiles Jr
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Rising "NXT" talent Sol Ruca may be making the trip to Riyadh if she hasn't already. Ruca is one of the "NXT" stars WWE pushed heavily on its "Saturday Night's Main Event" show back in December, and her performance against Bayley along with her body of work on "NXT" could lead her to the "Royal Rumble 2026" event.
PWInsider reports talk backstage during Tuesday's "NXT" show was that Ruca is possibly being planned as a surprise entrant in the women's Royal Rumble match. If that is the case, then WWE could extend the story of Ruca pulling off the "upset" win over Bayley at SNME. Bayley has already been confirmed for the women's Royal Rumble match.
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Big Spot Planned for Sol Ruca?
Ruca has yet to perform in a Royal Rumble match. If Saturday marks her first appearance in the annual spectacle, then she'll likely be the focus of a big spot. WWE has valued Ruca's ability to create highlight reel moments thanks to her Sol Snatcher finisher. A big Sol Snatcher at the "Royal Rumble" show could be a spot WWE is eyeing for the weekend.
WWE has been calling up significant "NXT" names to the main roster, such as Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Jordynne Grace. While Ruca hasn't made the transition to a full-time "Raw" or "SmackDown" star, many within the professional wrestling industry believe it's only a matter of time.
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