Women’s Speed Championship Finals Set – NXT News
- Ivy Nile achieved a surprising win over Faby Apache on the September 5, 2023, episode of NXT.
- As the match neared its conclusion, Natalya, Apache's scheduled opponent for the Worlds Collide event, appeared at ringside and engaged in a staredown with Apache.
- Candice LeRae, the inaugural Women's Speed Champion, previously defeated Xia Brookside of TNA on August 29, 2023, earning her place in the next round.
Ivy Nile Scores Upset Victory Over Faby Apache on NXT; Advances to Face Candice LeRae
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Ivy Nile achieved a surprising win over Faby Apache on the September 5, 2023, episode of NXT. The victory propels Nile forward in the women’s Speed Championship tournament.
🚨 SHOCKER! 🚨 @IvyNileWWE just defeated Faby Apache on #WWENXT! 🤯
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As the match neared its conclusion, Natalya, Apache’s scheduled opponent for the Worlds Collide event, appeared at ringside and engaged in a staredown with Apache. This distraction allowed Nile to evade a Swanton Bomb attempt from Apache and deliver a decisive running knee strike, securing the unexpected victory. Wrestling Observer newsletter reported on the match details and Natalya’s interference.
Road to NXT No Mercy: Nile vs. LeRae
Candice LeRae, the inaugural Women’s Speed Champion, previously defeated Xia Brookside of TNA on August 29, 2023, earning her place in the next round. WWE’s official website confirmed LeRae’s victory.
The winner of the match between Ivy nile and Candice LeRae will advance to challenge Sol Ruca for the women’s Speed Championship at NXT No Mercy, scheduled for September 27, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.
The Speed championships in NXT
The introduction of the Speed titles to the NXT brand was announced during NXT Great american Bash in July 2023, following Sol Ruca’s appearances with the Women’s Speed Championship, which she had won earlier in the year. WWE.com detailed the events of Great American Bash.
The status of the men’s Speed Championship remains unclear. El grande Americano, the current holder, has not appeared on NXT television with the title, and his future involvement with the brand is currently unknown.