Moves like Matt Hardy's Twist of Fate have fed wrestling fans and inspired aspiring wrestlers for generations. Since signing with WWE in 2022, “WWE NXT” star Sol Rucka has proven himself over the past three years, with finisher Sol Snatcher building his own legacy similar to Hardy's. After a big upset win over Bayley, the first-ever women's Grand Slam champion and a veteran of the title, Hardy had some criticism of the Ruki striker before sharing his thoughts on their match at Saturday night's main event.
“I know she is very talented. I think this finisher will be something special and when you get older you will regret it,” Hardy warned in his speech. “Extreme Life” podcast. “But the match was done very smartly because, number one, I respected their match. Bailey is a very smart performer. They didn't prostitute anything there. I love, love, love the fact that she hit her finisher, Saul Snatcher, and then Bayley ended up in the ropes below and they broke out, but after that they went straight to the finish… I love that fact. I liked the way they finished that match. It was on the perfect note.
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With the help of Saul Snatcher, The Hand won the NXT North American Women's Championship and the Women's Speed Championship. Realizing that this reign and her fight with Bailey were stepping stones to establishing her own name as a house brand, she took her confidence to the next level. challenge Chelsea Green for the WWE United States Women's Championship. Despite losing the match, its cool vibe is sure to spill into new, broader waters in 2026.
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