An ex-AEW talent suffered a stunningly quick defeat during tonight’s WWE NXT broadcast in the latest contest for the WWE NXT Speed Championship. The lightning-fast loss unfolded as part of the ongoing evolution of the division, highlighting how fast-paced the new championship has become for all contenders involved.
Background to the WWE NXT Speed Championship
The WWE NXT Speed Championship was recently launched as an exclusive partnership with X (formerly Twitter), with initial matches posted only on the social media platform. Its introduction in early 2024 saw a tournament format featuring matches with strict three-minute time limits, culminating in a five-minute championship final. Ricochet claimed the honor of first Speed Champion in this inaugural contest, marking a fast start for the title and placing a spotlight on rapid competition and athleticism.
As the championship scene shifted, WWE made the decision to have the title defended regularly on NXT broadcasts, broadening its exposure. On November 11, Jasper Troy captured the championship by overcoming El Grande Americano, thus becoming the latest Speed Champion and setting the stage for new rivalries and contenders to emerge within the NXT roster.
Record-Breaking Match for the Contender’s Spot
This evening’s NXT episode hosted the climactic final of a recent tournament designed to select the next number one contender for the Speed Championship. The match brought Lexis King, formerly known as Brian Pillman Jr. and a past AEW competitor, against Tavion Heights, who has rapidly gained attention since departing from the No Quarter Catch Crew.
Heights, eager to secure his first solo title shot in WWE NXT, wasted no time in making his case. In a result that stunned the crowd and left commentators nearly speechless, Tavion Heights defeated Lexis King in a mere eight seconds by executing a precise Belly-to-Belly Suplex. The outcome immediately sparked reactions across social media and at the event.
“DON’T BLINK! 🤯TAVION HEIGHTS JUST BEAT LEXIS KING IN AN INSTANT!!@TavionHeightspic.twitter.com/2kFajfgtNx— WWE (@WWE) December 31, 2025”
Immediate Aftermath and Upcoming Challenge
In the moments after his victory, Tavion Heights was immediately confronted by the reigning Speed Champion, Jasper Troy, with both athletes trading intense words and drawing clear battle lines for their future meeting. Heights made it clear he intends to capitalize on this momentum and attempt to capture his first championship since joining NXT. Jasper Troy, meanwhile, signaled his readiness to defend the title and maintain his status atop this high-speed division.
The rapid pace at which the WWE NXT Speed Championship changes the fortunes of contenders like Lexis King and Tavion Heights highlights the unpredictability and excitement surrounding the title. As these developments continue, fans and insiders alike are left anticipating how future clashes in this division will redefine what it takes to become Speed Champion on NXT.
DON'T BLINK! 🤯
TAVION HEIGHTS JUST BEAT LEXIS KING IN AN INSTANT!!@TavionHeights pic.twitter.com/2kFajfgtNx
— WWE (@WWE) December 31, 2025
