Two wrestlers advance to WWE NXT Battleground ladder match
The first two competitors are set for the six-pack ladder match at WWE NXT Battleground to crown the inaugural Women’s North American Champion.
Lash Legend and Sol Ruca won their qualifying matches on Tuesday’s WWE NXT episode to advance to the title match at Battleground set for Sunday, June 9.
Legend scored a victory over Ivy Nile on Tuesday’s show, while Ruca defeated Izzi Dame to secure a spot at Battleground.
Qualifying matches will continue on next week’s show to determine two more participants for the Battleground ladder match, with Jaida Parker facing Brinley Reece, plus Thea Hail taking on Fallon Henley.
The 12 competitors competing in the qualifying bouts were determined by an NXT Combine that aired on last Tuesday’s episode.
A second bout was confirmed for Battleground on Tuesday’s show, with Men’s North American Champion Oba Femi set to defend his title against the winner of a triple threat number one contender’s match that will take place on next Tuesday’s WWE NXT show featuring Ivar vs. Josh Briggs vs. Wes Lee.
Battleground will stream live on Peacock/WWE Network on Sunday, June 9 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The current lineup for that show:
- Women’s North American Championship six-pack ladder match: Lash Legend vs. Sol Ruca vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD vs. TBD
- Men’s North American Champion Oba Femi defends against Ivar, Wes Lee, or Josh Briggs