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On Raquel Rodriguez captured the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship from Sol Ruca on the July 27, 2026 episode of Monday Night RAW, Raquel Rodriguez defeated Sol Ruca to win the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship RAW after interference by Judgment Day members interfered. members. Ruca, who had captured won the belt at Clash in Italy, later explained on Busted Open Radio that said Triple H pulled her aside backstage, urging advised her to remain stay a babyface and keep pursuing opportunities. In a July 31 interview she reiterated Triple H’s echoed that advice, said called the loss felt unfair because of the due to outside interference, and expressed a desire asked for a clean one‑on‑one rematch with Rodriguez. Veteran commentator Vince Russo criticized the brief title reign, suggesting WWE lacks questioning WWE’s confidence in newer talent. Analysts continue to outline potential talent, while analysts discussed possible challengers for Rodriguez ahead of SummerSlam. Following SummerSlam, Triple H held an unannounced press conference in Minneapolis, emphasizing that top roster spots are earned. He reassured Ruca that her title loss was not her fault, encouraged her to remain a babyface, and praised her transition from NXT to the main roster. Ruca expressed gratitude for the support and noted the creative freedom she experienced in NXT. Triple H also commented on Nick Aldis’s surprise match against GUNTHER at SummerSlam, leaving open the possibility of future appearances. The remarks set the tone for WWE’s post‑SummerSlam direction.