WWE’s latest show Speed dropped on X today to a varied reaction from fans.
The two episode premiere had Ricochet facing off against Dragon Lee and Bronson Reed taking on Cedric Alexander. They were battling it out a timer was running at the bottom of the screen. In Speed matches, a superstar has only three minutes to win the match.
WWE SPEED IS HERE!@KingRicochet battles @dragonlee95 in an intense match in the series premiere of #WWESpeed! https://t.co/y9M9UIxrQv
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2024
Eight superstars are part of the tournament to crown the first-ever Speed Champion but none of the other competitors or match-ups have been announced except for next week’s bout which is NXT’s Axiom versus Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh, which probably won’t be bringing that many eyeballs to X, if we’re honest.
The entire concept seems outlandish. If you can beat someone in three minutes why don’t you do that all the time? It isn’t like WWE superstars are paid by the hour or the minute are they?
Fans had this to say on X following the premiere:
Finally, some quality wrestling to watch on Wednesdays! #WWESpeed
— Cigano (@Cigano300) April 3, 2024
no shot you gave us a dream matchup but under 3 minutes smh
— Ruben Ripalda (@RipaldaVFX) April 3, 2024
Interesting format, but what happens if nobody gets a pin in 3 min? Is that from a live show or pre-recorded from a tv show?
Nonetheless, will be interesting to see the viewing data on X. Could've done more to build it up though.
— Sam_p of Lasu🌟👽 (@Sam_pStarboy) April 3, 2024
The Worst Speed Match on the WWE History
— Matias Burts (@SpotMonkeyss) April 3, 2024
They made this belt for Ricochet,no doubt. He's the human highlight reel,we are in for some great high octane wrestling. Will the division be called the "Speed division"?
— R.Sam (@JohnsonFox78624) April 3, 2024
That was 🔥🔥🔥
— The NERD🤓🎶 (@Kolskicoolzee) April 3, 2024
So my quick observation: WWE wants to create an indie style show, basically spot fest matches. I like it
— The RicOmega Show (@Thericomegashow) April 3, 2024
It was ok. I didn’t like the fact that Ricochet no sold the reverse ‘rana I hope some WWE Superstars will slow down their speed and choose submissions over high risk maneuvers. #WWESpeed I was also hoping for analysis following the match with @KaylaBraxtonWWE We will get there.
— Clint Corbett (@clint_corbett) April 3, 2024
To each their own. Spotfest wrestling just isn't my thing. Didn't love it, kind of hated it. I'm an old grouch I guess.
— Guy Costigan (@guycostigan316) April 3, 2024
