WWE appears to be making some adjustments to its content offerings. According to Wrestling Observer Dave Meltzer, the show WWE Speed is no longer available on X (formerly Twitter). Although WWE hasn’t officially confirmed the show’s end, industry sources suggest that the web series has already concluded.
So, what happened to WWE Speed? Meltzer shared in his newsletter, citing information from WWE insiders, that the show has ended, likely because the agreement with X expired. There’s no official reason given, and it’s uncertain if the deal will be renewed or the series continued elsewhere. Adding to the speculation, the official X account for WWE Speed hasn’t had any updates since February. The final episode aired on July 9th, with women’s champion Soluluka and men’s champion El Grande American retaining their titles—both expected to remain the last titleholders.
WWE Speed first launched on April 3, 2024, via X, featuring matches with a strict three-minute time limit. The inaugural match saw Ricochet, a former WWE star, defeat Dragon Lee and become the first WWE Speed Champion, though Ricochet has since left WWE for AEW. The first women’s champion was Candice LaRae, who secured her first solo WWE title by defeating Ayo Sky with her signature move, the Lion’s Song. WWE Speed isn’t the first web-based show to be canceled; previous examples include 205 Live and NXT UK, which were more traditional shows and not exclusive to social media platforms. WWE content frequently cycles through cancellations and renewals, but flagship broadcasts like WWE RAW and SMACKDOWN consistently remain on air.
Fan Take: This development highlights WWE’s ongoing experimentation with digital content and its challenges in maintaining new formats like WWE Speed. For fans, the show’s cancellation could mean fewer innovative viewing options, but it also underscores the importance of WWE’s main televised programs as the foundation of the sport’s entertainment.
