This week’s NXT episode will start a new Speed tournament to determine the number one contender for Sol Ruca’s Women’s Speed Championship. The title that used to be exclusive to the X social media platform has now moved to NXT. There are four women who are vying for a shot to face Ruca for the title at the upcoming No Mercy event at the end of the month.
The first match will take place tonight on Sept. 2 and will involve Candice LeRae from SmackDown and Xia Brookside from TNA. LeRae is the woman that Ruca defeated to become champion earlier this year and was the inaugural champion. Brookside is a former NXT UK talent and was released when NXT UK closed its doors. She has been with TNA as a Knockout since last year after a two year run in STARDOM.
Also set for tonight is Lash Legend vs. Jaida Parker. Both women have been trying to get into number one contendership for the NXT Women’s Title. Parker was part of the number one contender match at Heatwave while Legend wasn’t. That match was won by Lola Vice and also included Kelani Jordan.
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