VIDEO: Ricochet defends WWE Speed title against Tyler Bate

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Joseph Currier | Last updated 5/24/24

Ricochet’s first defense of the WWE Speed Championship was a successful one.

On Friday, a new episode of WWE Speed aired with Ricochet defending his title against Tyler Bate. The match was taped prior to Monday’s episode of Raw in Greensboro, North Carolina. A flipping cutter got Ricochet the win with 1:52 left on the clock.

IT'S TIME FOR #WWESpeed!@KingRicochet defends his #WWESpeed Championship for the first time ever! Will he retain or will Tyler Bate walk away the new champion? pic.twitter.com/R2t932SX3w
— WWE (@WWE) May 24, 2024

Matches on WWE Speed usually have a three-minute time limit, but that’s extended to five minutes for championship matches. The show typically premieres on Wednesdays, but there have been special Friday episodes for title bouts.

Bate got this title shot by winning a four-man number one contender’s tournament on WWE Speed. He defeated Berto (Humberto Carrillo) in the first round and Apollo Crews in the second round. Ivar was originally supposed to be Bate’s second-round opponent instead of Crews, but Ivar is dealing with a legitimate injury and had to be pulled from the tournament.

WWE Speed airs on X/Twitter as part of a two-year deal between WWE and the social media company. It debuted last month and features a tournament-style format. Ricochet became the inaugural champion by winning title tournament matches against Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, and Johnny Gargano.

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