New champion crowned after fast-paced tournament final on NXT
Summary
– Fallon Henley defeated Zaria to win the vacant WWE Speed Women’s Championship
– The title was relinquished due to Sol Ruca’s injury and tournament qualifiers filled the field
– This marks Henley’s third championship run in NXT
Fallon Henley added another accolade to her NXT résumé by winning the WWE Speed Women’s Championship during the Gold Rush finale on November 25. The championship was declared vacant after Sol Ruca stepped away from competition due to injury, prompting a tournament to determine a new titleholder.
Zaria entered the bracket, aiming to redeem previous title setbacks, and advanced to the finals by defeating Wren Sinclair. Henley secured her own spot with a win over Skylar Raye. Their meeting at The Theater at Madison Square Garden delivered a decisive finish as Henley controlled the closing moments and captured the championship.
This victory marks Henley’s third title reign in NXT. Her past accomplishments include a run as NXT Women’s North American Champion and a stint as NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Kiana James. The Speed Women’s Championship now adds to her momentum as she continues her rise within the division.
