[WWE Speed][X] 7/17/24 Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes

This coming Wednesday, July 17th, 12 ET on the X platform, WWE Speed will feature a collision between former NXT Champions Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes in a #1 Contender's Tournament match! The winner will take a step closer to a potential shot at the coveted WWE Speed Championship currently held by Andrade! WWE Speed features a unique format of its matches having a three-minute limit as Superstars compete to decide who will advance to the next round.

There is history between both men that surely has not been forgotten- Ilja Dragunov became NXT Champion after he dethroned Carmello Hayes as the champion less than a year ago in a match that was rated a classic by fans. And now, with both of them on the main roster, they will meet again. Determined veterans, Dragunov will likely utilize his quick, brutal, and intense striking style, while Hayes is expected to counter it with his high-flying skills.

Don't miss this clash that promises to feature lightning-fast, hard-hitting action as Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes battle it out to go to the next round of the #1 Contender's Tournament!

[UPDATED- match can be seen below]

TODAY on #WWESpeed:

Former #WWENXT Champions, @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR and @Carmelo_WWE, square off for a spot in the #WWESpeed Semifinals. Who will face @BaronCorbinWWE NEXT WEEK? 👀 pic.twitter.com/d2ekWo9GqQ

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2024