Dragon Lee Retains WWE Speed Championship, Women’s Tournament Announced

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Reigning WWE Speed Champion Dragon Lee successfully defended his title against Chad Gable in a high-stakes match on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The bout, which aired exclusively on X, saw Lee secure the victory with his signature Operation Dragon finisher, retaining the championship with just over 35 seconds remaining on the clock.

Gable, who earned the title shot by winning the WWE Speed Championship Contender Tournament, put up a fierce fight but ultimately fell short against the LWO ally. The match was part of a special episode of WWE Speed, which also unveiled the brackets for the inaugural WWE Speed Women’s Championship Contender Tournament.

The women’s tournament is set to kick off next Wednesday at 12/11c, featuring a first-round matchup between Kayden Carter and Zoey Stark. The winner of that match will face the victor of the Alba Fyre vs. Shotzi bout, with the ultimate winner earning a shot at reigning WWE Speed Women’s Champion Candice LeRae.

WWE’s official social media accounts hyped the event, with posts from both WWE and Triple H highlighting the championship stakes and the unique time-constrained format of WWE Speed matches. Fans can watch the full episode on X via the embedded media player.

Dragon Lee’s victory solidifies his position as one of WWE Speed’s top stars, while the announcement of the women’s tournament signals a new chapter for the division. The tournament promises to showcase some of WWE’s most talented female competitors, with the winner set to challenge LeRae for the coveted championship.