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WWE Speed Championship History
Complete list of every WWE Speed Championship reign — who held it, when they won it, and how long they kept it. Established Mar 27, 2024.
Current Champion
7
Total Reigns
7
Champions
188
Longest (days)
El Grande Americano
El Grande Americano
1×
Most Reigns
Ricochet
Ricochet
Full Title Lineage
| # | Champion | Won | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lexis King CURRENT | Apr 21, 2026 | 53+ days |
| 6 | Elio LeFleur Won a three-way match that also involved Eli Knight. ↳ Elio LeFleur vacated the title due to a shoulder injury. | Feb 24, 2026WWE NXTOrlando, FL | 35 days |
| 5 | Jasper Troy | Nov 11, 2025WWE NXTOrlando, FL | 105 days |
| 4 | El Grande Americano Chad Gable originated the masked El Grande Americano character and won the title; after a legitimate injury, Ludwig Kaiser took over portraying the character. | May 7, 2025WWE SpeedOmaha, NE | 188 days |
| 3 | Dragon Lee | Nov 20, 2024WWE SpeedMilwaukee, WI | 168 days |
| 2 | Andrade | Jun 14, 2024WWE SpeedLouisville, KY | 159 days |
| 1 | Ricochet Defeated Johnny Gargano in a tournament final to become the inaugural champion. | May 3, 2024WWE SpeedCincinnati, OH | 42 days |
A WWE title contested on the X-streamed Speed program under a short time limit; originally open to Raw, SmackDown and NXT, it became exclusive to the NXT brand in August 2025.
WWE Speed Championship — FAQ
Lexis King is the current WWE Speed Championship, having won the title on Apr 21, 2026.
Ricochet was the inaugural WWE Speed Championship, winning it on May 3, 2024 at WWE Speed.
Ricochet has the most reigns with 1.
El Grande Americano's reign beginning May 7, 2025 is the longest at 188 days.
There have been 7 reigns across 7 different champions since the title was established.