Overview
- During Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23, Becky Lynch shoved referee Jessika Carr into the path of Sol Ruca’s Sol Snatcher and Carr stopped the match, resulting in a disqualification victory for Ruca.
- After the bell, Lynch attacked Ruca with the Intercontinental title belt and delivered three Manhandle Slams to extend the assault.
- Carr was left writhing and was tended to in the ring, creating visible concern about in-ring safety and the referee’s condition.
- WWE announced that Lynch will now defend the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Ruca at Clash in Italy next weekend, turning the TV angle into a booked title match.
- Ruca is a recent main-roster call-up and the finish drew immediate criticism from fans and outlets for protecting Lynch while denying Ruca a clean win, which leaves open whether Clash will give Ruca her first decisive main-roster victory.