Sol Ruca to defend Women's IC title against Lyra Valkyria at WWE Raw
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Sol Ruca's first defense of the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship is set for June 8, during the Raw event in Paris. She will face Lyra Valkyria, who previously held the title before losing it to Becky Lynch. Their matchup marks the first singles meeting between Ruca and Valkyria, with Ruca looking to solidify her reign after dethroning Lynch at Clash In Italy. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced the title match along with other tournament bouts for the evening.
- •Sol Ruca defends her title against Lyra Valkyria on June 8.
- •Ruca won the title from Becky Lynch at Clash In Italy.
- •The bout is part of a special WWE Raw in Paris.
- •Adam Pearce announced the match through a video.
- •This is the first singles match between Ruca and Valkyria.
- 7:14 PMWrestling Inc — Sol Ruca Defeats Lyra Valkyria, Wins First WWE Women's IC Title Defense On Raw
- 6:41 PMWrestling Inc — Sol Ruca's First Women's IC Title Defense Set For WWE Raw In Paris
"After her crowning moment as WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion, Sol Ruca is now set to defend the title on this week's "Raw" episode in Paris.
"Sol Ruca won her first defense with the Women's Intercontinental Championship with a successful victory over Lyra Valkyria on "WWE Raw."
Sources
External links- Wrestling IncJun 8, 2026, 7:14 PMSol Ruca Defeats Lyra Valkyria, Wins First WWE Women's IC Title Defense On Raw
Sol Ruca won her first defense with the Women's Intercontinental Championship with a successful victory over Lyra Valkyria on "WWE Raw."
- Wrestling IncJun 7, 2026, 6:41 PMSol Ruca's First Women's IC Title Defense Set For WWE Raw In Paris
After her crowning moment as WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion, Sol Ruca is now set to defend the title on this week's "Raw" episode in Paris.
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