This evening’s episode of WWE NXT marks the beginning of a new WWE Speed Championship Contenders Tournament, featuring first-round matches that kick off the competition. WWE revealed earlier this week that a four-man mini-tournament will determine the next challenger for the men’s Speed Championship.
Details of First-Round Matchups and Tournament Progression
The semifinal clashes will feature Elio LeFleur taking on Charlie Dempsey, while Josh Briggs will face Eli Knight. The winners of these bouts will advance to the tournament final, and the victor there will earn the right to challenge current champion Jasper Troy. This title match is scheduled for the February 24th episode of WWE NXT in Atlanta, Georgia.
Current Men’s Speed Champion Jasper Troy’s Reign
Jasper Troy has held the Men’s Speed Championship for 84 days since defeating El Grande Americano on the November 11th episode of NXT. He has successfully defended the title once, overcoming Tavion Heights on January 13th’s show.
Tonight’s Complete WWE NXT Card and Broadcast Info
The live episode airs from the WWE Performance Center and will be available on The CW in the United States and Netflix internationally. The full lineup includes:
• NXT Championship Ladder Match featuring Ricky Saints, Shiloh Hill, Sean Legacy, Jackson Drake, Dion Lennox, Keanu Carver, and Joe Hendry
• TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship match between The Elegance Brand and ZaRuca
• NXT Women’s North American Championship Match with Izzi Dame, Lola Vice, and Thea Hail
• WWE Speed Championship #1 Contenders Tournament Matches: Elio LeFleur vs. Charlie Dempsey and Josh Briggs vs. Eli Knight
• Segment featuring Tony D’Angelo explaining his actions
Significance of the Tournament and Upcoming Impact
This tournament introduces fresh competition in the WWE NXT Speed division and sets up a high-stakes showdown for the men’s Speed Championship next month. With strong contenders like LeFleur, Briggs, and Dempsey entering the fray, the tournament promises dynamic matches that could shift the landscape of the title scene. Fans will watch eagerly to see who emerges as the next challenger to Jasper Troy’s reign in Atlanta.
The Speed tournament starts TONIGHT! Who will challenge @jaspertroywwe for the title on February 24th in Atlanta? 🔥
📺 8e/7c on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/M1lAFCRgm9
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 3, 2026
