The quest to become the next challenger for the WWE Speed Men’s Championship took a pivotal turn as Berto of Legado del Fantasma swiftly defeated Kit Wilson in a first-round match. This victory, paving the way for Berto’s advancement, keeps the Chad Gable WWE Speed Men’s Championship contender match firmly in the spotlight.
Berto’s Road to the Semi-Finals
On the latest episode of WWE Speed, the crowd watched as Berto claimed a decisive win over Wilson of Pretty Deadly. The match was marked by its intensity and speed, ending in under three minutes when Berto executed a sit-out powerbomb, securing the pin with only 48 seconds remaining. With this achievement, Berto moves on to the next phase of the tournament and awaits the outcome of the upcoming face-off between Noam Dar and Lexis King, which is set to air on June 6.
Changes to the Tournament Lineup
The initial tournament schedule saw Joaquin Wilde lined up to battle Lexis King, but Wilde was forced out after a recent incident at a WWE Speed taping left him unable to compete. Following his withdrawal, Wilde assured supporters of his condition, though WWE confirmed his removal from this week’s tournament round and the looming WWE-AAA Worlds Collide event in Los Angeles.
Who Will Challenge Chad Gable Next?
The winner from the ongoing tournament will ultimately go on to face current WWE Speed Men’s Champion El Grande Americano, who competes under the name Chad Gable, in his first title defense since his victory over Dragon Lee the prior month. Wrestling fans are speculating about a potential high-stakes clash between Berto and Americano, further developing Gable’s ongoing storyline with the WWE’s Lucha division talents.
Berto’s Ambitions Going Forward
After his triumph, Berto shared his intentions for the next stage of his WWE journey, emphasizing that his focus is not only on championship gold but also on escalating the rivalry with Americano.
“I’m coming after Americano’s title and his mask.”
—Berto, Legado del Fantasma wrestler
As the tournament continues, anticipation grows to see if Berto can maintain his momentum and secure a shot at Chad Gable, promising major developments in the WWE Speed Men’s Championship race.
