Tavion Heights swiftly defeated Lexis King to earn a shot at the WWE Men’s Speed Championship. In the tournament finals held on Tuesday night, King appeared distracted, repeatedly slapping himself in the corner, which gave Heights the perfect opportunity to launch a belly-to-belly suplex as soon as the bell rang. King was caught off guard and couldn’t kick out, allowing Heights to secure the victory in just eight seconds—potentially setting a new speed match record, as noted by an NXT commentator.
This win guarantees Heights a future match for the Men’s Speed Championship, currently held by Jasper Troy, the winner of WWE LFG Season 1. Troy faced Heights immediately after the finals, making it clear that Heights is next in line for the title. On his road to the finals, Heights defeated WWE ID talent Eli Knight with another belly-to-belly suplex, while King advanced by beating Chase U leader Andre Chase with a swinging neckbreaker last week.
Elsewhere in this week’s NXT, Ethan Page successfully defended the NXT North American Championship against Moose from TNA Wrestling. The upcoming New Year’s Evil Special will also showcase a singles match between former allies Izzy Dame and Tatum Paxley.
Fan Take: Tavion Heights’ rapid victory not only highlights his rising star status but also injects thrilling momentum into the WWE NXT speed division. For WWE fans, this signals fresh rivalries and fast-paced action that could redefine the excitement surrounding speed wrestling in the sport.
