With the WWE Women’s Speed Championship currently vacant, a tournament to crown a brand new holder kicked off on Tuesday’s edition of “WWE NXT.” In the primary opening round match, Zaria took on Wren Sinclair. While the red-haired Aussie arrived with the previous champion Sol Ruca in her corner, Sinclair received support from WWE EVOLVE Women’s Champion Kendal Grey.
Sinclair and Zaria burst out of their respective corners by trading quick roll-ups within the early moments, with Zaria eventually seizing momentum with a right hand, followed by a backbreaker. After being covered over again for a two count, Sinclair answered with a back elbow and an Octopus submission hold to wear down her powerhouse opponent. When Zaria refused to tap out, Sinclair then surprised her with a near fall. Sinclair continued her string of offense with a dropkick and a trio of chops.
With a second rush of energy, Zaria responded with a pair of clotheslines and a pump kick to momentarily ground Sinclair. Sinclair didn’t stay down for too long, nevertheless, as she locked in an arm submission when the clock surpassed its one minute warning. Unable to succeed in the ropes to interrupt the hold, Zaria rolled through and nailed Sinclair with a spear. To complete off her opponent, she followed with a F5 for the win.
Looking ahead, Zaria will either face Fallon Henley or Skylar Raye (formerly often called Dani Sekelsky) in the ultimate of the Women’s Speed Championship tournament, which is about for “NXT” Gold Rush. Henley and Raye will collide with one another next week within the second opening round match. Ruca recently relinquished the title as a consequence of a knee injury sustained on “WWE SmackDown.”