Elio LeFleur Wins NXT Men's Speed Title in Triple Threat

On the February 24 episode of WWE NXT, Elio LeFleur captured the Men's Speed Championship in a triple threat match, defeating defending champion Jasper Troy and challenger Eli Knight in a fast-paced bout limited to seven minutes.

The match marked the first triple threat contest in the title's history, an adjustment from the standard five-minute format to accommodate the three competitors. It stemmed from the previous week's NXT episode, where Troy interrupted the finals of a contenders tournament between LeFleur and Knight. The two had advanced through opening-round victories but ended in a time-limit draw. Troy then assaulted both men, prompting Interim General Manager Robert Stone to book the triple threat for the championship.

Troy, a towering presence known for his power moves, entered as the favorite after a 106-day reign that began on November 11, when he defeated El Grande Americano to claim the title. That victory made him the first NXT wrestler to hold the Speed Championship. LeFleur and Knight, both agile performers, occasionally cooperated to counter Troy's size advantage during the match. The decisive sequence unfolded in the final moments: Knight connected with a...