Dragon Lee dethrones Andrade for WWE Speed Championship

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WWE’s “Speed” web series has a new men’s champion.

Dragon Lee dethroned Andrade on Wednesday’s episode of the show, finding an inside cradle roll-up pin to win with just over 30 seconds left in the five-minute time-limit match.

Lee earned a shot against Andrade after winning an eight-man #1 contender’s tournament in recent weeks. After winning in the opening round against Tavion Heights, Lee received a bye past the semi-finals due to a match between Sheamus and Bron Breakker ending in a draw. He then prevailed in the finals against Akira Tozawa to secure a shot against Andrade.

The victory marks a second title for Lee since joining the WWE roster in 2022. He previously also held NXT’s North American Championship.

Andrade, the second-ever WWE Speed Champion, first captured his title back in June and had defended it three times before dropping to Lee recently.

WWE Speed will now focus on a women’s tournament, with the winner meeting inaugural champ Candice LeRae in the coming weeks. Here is the bracket for the next few weeks:

  • Zelina Vega vs. Chelsea Green
  • Natalya vs. B-Fab
  • Katana Chance vs. Alba Fyre
  • Michin vs. Ivy Nile
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