WWE NXT Speed Championship to be Decided in Historic Triple Threat Match

A historic first is set to unfold on next week’s episode of WWE NXT as the Speed Championship will be contested in a triple threat match. This change comes after the WWE Men’s Speed Tournament final on Tuesday’s NXT ended in a time limit draw between Elio LeFleur and Eli Knight.

Tournament Final Ends in a Draw

The highly anticipated Speed Tournament final saw both competitors, “The French Luchador” Elio LeFleur and Eli Knight, deliver a stunning performance. The match was characterized by intense action, including both wrestlers taking risks with maneuvers outside the ring and a flurry of pinfall attempts. With time expiring, both LeFleur and Knight came close to securing a victory, but neither could achieve a pinfall before the buzzer sounded [WrestlingInc].

Robert Stone Announces Triple Threat Match

Following the draw, NXT Interim General Manager Robert Stone announced a significant alteration to the championship bout. Instead of Jasper Troy retaining his title due to the draw, Stone declared that Troy will now defend his championship in a triple threat match against both LeFleur and Knight [WrestlingInc]. This marks the first time in WWE Speed Championship history that a title will be contested in a three-way match.

Extended Time Limit for Championship Match

In addition to the change in match format, Stone also announced an extension to the time limit. The championship match will now have a seven-minute time limit, increased from the usual five minutes for Speed Championship matches, to accommodate the added competitor [WrestlingInc].

What’s Next?

Fans can tune in to NXT next week to witness this unprecedented triple threat match for the WWE Speed Championship. The outcome remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the championship bout promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable contest [WWE].