The road to a new No. 1 contender for the WWE Speed Championship begins tonight, as a brand-new tournament is set to kick off on the February 3rd episode of WWE NXT.

WWE announced that the top contenders tournament will feature four stars vying for a title shot against reigning Speed Champion Jasper Troy on the February 24th edition of NXT, live from Atlanta. The bracket is as follows:

  • Elio LeFleur vs. Charlie Dempsey
  • Josh Briggs vs. Eli Knight

The winners of each match will face off in the finals, with the ultimate winner challenging Jasper Troy for the gold later this month.

The tournament joins a stacked card for tonight’s NXT broadcast on The CW, which includes a major title ladder match and a rare cross-promotional showdown.

Full NXT Lineup for February 3rd:

  • Vacant NXT Championship — Ladder Match: Ricky Saints vs. Shiloh Hill vs. Sean Legacy vs. Jackson Drake vs. Dion Lennox vs. Keanu Carver vs. Joe Hendry
  • Tony D’Angelo segment: What’s next for The Don of NXT?
  • NXT Women’s North American Championship — Triple Threat Match: Izzi Dame (c) vs. Thea Hail vs. Lola Vice
  • TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship: The Elegance Brand (c) vs. ZaRuca (Sol Ruca & ZARIA)
  • WWE Speed Contender’s Tournament begins

The winner of the Speed tournament will get their shot at Troy under the lightning-fast rules of WWE Speed—a division built for chaos, urgency, and explosive action.

Who’s your pick to win the tournament and face Jasper Troy on February 24? Drop your predictions in the comments!

Felix Upton has over 15 years of experience in media and wrestling journalism. His work at Ringside News blends speed, accuracy, and industry insight.

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