WWE Speed: Stretching Limits and Shaky Booking—What's the Deal?
WWE Speed promised lightning-fast, no-filler action—usually 3-minute sprints (5 max for titles) that capture pure athleticism and go viral in seconds. So why is the men's side bending the rules?
A triple threat for the WWE Speed Championship (Jasper Troy vs. Eli Knight vs. Elio LeFleur) sounds electric—extra bodies mean more chaos and spots.
But bumping the time limit to 7 minutes?! That's a head-scratcher.
After the tournament final ended in injury drama (Eli landing awkwardly), they pivoted to this multi-man bout with the extended clock "to accommodate" it. First time ever, sure—but it undercuts Speed's core identity.
If the format's about speed, stick to brutal brevity even in three-ways.
Otherwise, it's just a slightly shorter regular match, not the high-octane snack we signed up for.
Women's tournament restart isn't inspiring confidence for Blake Monroe either.
Fresh off losing the NXT Women's North American Title and a double count-out with Jaida Parker (who's now sidelined with a neck injury), Blake steps in as replacement against Thea Hail next week to kick things off.
Winner advances toward Fallon Henley and the title shot. She's got the glamour, the in-ring polish, and star potential—why not push her harder? This feels like more "testing" than building momentum.
Thea brings fire and experience, but slotting Blake here screams indecision from creative rather than crowning her the quick-strike centerpiece Speed needs.
Speed could be a killer, shareable format, but these tweaks—longer limits, injury swaps, restarts—make it feel directionless. Tighten it up, keep it furious, and let talents like Blake shine fast.
