Sheamus Advances in WWE Speed Tournament, Awaits Quarterfinal Opponent
Summary
– Sheamus advanced to the quarterfinals of the WWE Speed
Championship tournament with a win over Giovanni Vinci.
– A potential matchup against Bron Breakker awaits if Breakker defeats Cruz Del Toro.
– Andrade has held the WWE Speed Championship since June and successfully defended it three times.
Sheamus is on a path toward the WWE Speed Championship after securing a win in the tournament’s first round. During this week’s WWE Speed, Sheamus defeated Giovanni Vinci with a knee strike as Vinci came off the top rope, following it with another knee strike after removing his knee pad. The victory moves Sheamus into the quarterfinals, where he awaits the winner of next week’s Bron Breakker vs. Cruz Del Toro match.
The number one contender’s tournament continues with Dragon Lee vs. Tavion Heights and Akira Tozawa vs. Riley Osborne set to take place. Meanwhile, Andrade, who has held the WWE Speed Championship since June, remains undefeated in his three title defenses.
TODAY on #WWESpeed! @WWESheamus and @VinciWWE go head-to-head to see who will move one step closer to the #WWESpeed Championship. Who will punch their ticket to the No. 1 Contender's Tournament Quarterfinals? 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DJVtJbFAWF
— WWE (@WWE) October 16, 2024