As a longtime WWE enthusiast with over two decades of wrestling fandom under my belt, I can confidently say that Candice LeRae’s victory at the first-ever Speed Women’s Championship tournament was nothing short of electrifying! Her journey through this stacked bracket, filled with formidable opponents like Piper Niven and Kairi Sane, showcased her determination, resilience, and unmatched agility.
The final SmackDown show before Bad Blood featured a Ladder Match for the Tag Team Championships. However, the night wasn’t just about that title fight. After SmackDown ended its broadcast, WWE filmed the concluding match of the WWE Speed Women’s Championship Tournament. This battle took place between Iyo Sky and Candice LeRae. Luckily for those on-site (@honestwrasslin), they got to witness the match firsthand before it aired on X. In the end, it was Candice LeRae who emerged victorious, becoming the inaugural WWE Speed Women’s Champion!
Backing Up Her Promise
Candice Lerae is the first ever women’s Speed Champion! #Smackdown #WWESpeed
— The Rock and Spock Connection (@honestwrasslin) October 5, 2024
The previous week, LeRae spoke on platform X to discuss some skeptics who doubted her before facing Kairi Sane in the semifinals. In a video message, she expressed her thoughts about those who considered Piper Niven as a superior wrestler or anticipated a match between Kairi and Iyo Sky without acknowledging LeRae’s role. To put it simply, she wasn’t pleased with such opinions.
Big Time Competition
The inaugural Speed Women’s Championship tournament featured a lineup brimming with talent, boasting contenders such as Lyra Valkyria, Iyo Sky, Naomi, Blair Davenport, Elektra Lopez, Kairi Sane, Candice LeRae, and Piper Niven. In the course of the tournament, LeRae overcame Niven, while Sane triumphed over Lopez, advancing to a semifinal bout.
WWE Bad Blood Card
- Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu
- WWE Women’s Championship Match (Dominik Hanging in Shark Cage): Liv Morgan (C) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Hell in a Cell: CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre
- WWE Women’s Championship Match: Nia Jax (C) vs. Bayley
- Damian Priest vs Finn Balor
Which wrestler would make a suitable initial opponent for LeRae, I’d love to discuss that and more about wrestling with you on Threads and Twitter at @mattaguilarcb!
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2024-10-05 07:09