WWE Speed Match Makes History with First-Ever Draw

One big thing

A WWE Speed match between Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov ended in a draw, marking the first time this has happened in the show’s history.

Why it matters

This unprecedented outcome highlights the competitive nature of WWE Speed and could lead to changes in the tournament structure or match rules.

The details

• The match was taped after SmackDown and was part of a tournament to determine the next challenger for Andrade’s Speed Championship.
• Neither Hayes nor Dragunov secured a victory within the three-minute time limit.
• As a result, Baron Corbin, who defeated Angelo Dawkins in the first round, receives a bye to become the number one contender.

Background

• WWE Speed launched on April 3 with a tournament won by Ricochet.
• Andrade is the current Speed Champion.
• Matches have a strict three-minute time limit.

What’s next

With this unprecedented draw, WWE may need to address how to handle similar situations in future Speed tournaments. The focus now shifts to the upcoming championship match between Andrade and Baron Corbin.

How do you think WWE should handle draws in Speed matches moving forward? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.