Lexis King retains WWE Men's Speed Title at NXT event
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Lexis King successfully defended the WWE Men's Speed Championship against Lucien Price at WWE NXT on August 18, 2026. King utilized a tactical approach, evading Price and receiving support from his faction, Birthright. As the match neared its conclusion, King capitalized on an interference to score a pinfall victory with his finishing move, the Coronation, securing his title for the second time in 120 days. A unification of the Women's Speed Championship with the Women's North American title is anticipated at the upcoming Heatwave event.
- •Lexis King retained the WWE Men's Speed Championship.
- •Lucien Price was the challenger at the WWE NXT event.
- •King received help from Birthright during the match.
- •Price dominated the early exchanges but was ultimately pinned.
- •The Women's Speed Championship is set for unification at Heatwave.
- 1:06 AMWrestling Inc — Lexis King Retains WWE Men's Speed Title Thanks To Numbers Advantage
"Lexis King retained the WWE Men's Speed Championship with some help from Birthright during "WWE NXT."
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