After months of eager anticipation, WWE Speed is finally on the horizon, ready to make its grand entrance onto the wrestling scene.
The announcement was made official through a tweet, featuring Corey Graves drumming up excitement for the upcoming show.
Mark your calendars because WWE Speed is slated to debut on April 3, 2024. Wrestling enthusiasts can catch all the action exclusively on the promotion’s official Twitter account.
EVERY SECOND COUNTS ⏰@WWEGraves is here to introduce #WWESpeed! Your favorite Superstars will go head-to-head in 3 minute matches, where the WWE Speed Championship is the ultimate prize.#WWESpeed premieres April 3rd, exclusively on @X! pic.twitter.com/JTx2o9CNBi
— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024
Corey Graves described the show as “a sprint to the finish line,” emphasizing that matches will be fast-paced with a strict time limit of three minutes. Wrestlers will need to showcase their prowess and strategy to secure victory within this tight timeframe.
Adding to the thrill, Graves revealed that an inaugural Speed Championship tournament will kick off on April 3, 2024.
While the roster of participants remains under wraps, anticipation is running high to see who will step up to claim the coveted title.
As speculation swirls around potential winners, Cedric Alexander has thrown his hat into the ring, hinting at victory through a teasing post on his official Twitter account.
Reposting WWE’s announcement, he shared a gif from the film Talladega Nights, suggesting he’s in it to win it.
But Alexander isn’t the only one eyeing the prize.
Ricochet, boasting an impressive resume including past titles like the United States Championship and Intercontinental Championship, stands as a strong contender for the Speed Championship.
Meanwhile, NXT’s Axiom has also garnered attention as a potential victor. With his remarkable in-ring abilities, crowning him as the inaugural champion could serve as a platform to boost his status within the promotion.
As the countdown begins towards April 3, 2024, all eyes are on WWE Speed and the highly anticipated championship bout. With WrestleMania 40 just around the corner, the wrestling world is brimming with excitement to see who will emerge as the first-ever Speed Champion in this exhilarating new format.
