21-year veteran must win WWE’s newest championship after not finding a spot on the WrestleMania XL card

Despite fans considering this year’s WrestleMania Premium Live Event to be one of the biggest in recent years, there are still some major stars missing from the WrestleMania XL card. This includes 21-year veteran Richochet, who is noticeably absent from the lineup.

Despite not being listed on the card for the upcoming “WWE Shows of the Shows”event, the company is still planning to have Ricochet win the inaugural Speed Championship for their new show, “WWE Speed”, which is set to debut on April 3, 2024. Along with the launch of the show, there will also be a tournament to determine the first ever Speed Champion.

With the previous United States Champions being an ideal match for the style of this new program, it is imperative for WWE to book him as the first-ever Speed Champion. Having Ricochet as the initial titleholder will serve as a major opportunity for the company to advertise their new show, especially considering his widespread appeal and suitability for this type of competition.

Giving him the Speed title could also be viewed as a form of compensation by WWE for his exclusion from the WrestleMania lineup, despite being a regular member of the roster.

The events of April 3, 2024, will be highly anticipated as we await to see who will claim the title of the inaugural Speed Champion of WWE.

The Impact of a Speed Champion at WrestleMania 40

The Stamford-based Promotion must book the winner of the inaugural Speed Champion to appear at this year’s Showcase of Immortals. The company may also schedule a Speed title defense during the Kickoff hours of WrestleMania 40.

If Ricochet were to win the inaugural Championship, the company would also be able to book him at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

Additionally, if WWE schedules a Speed title defense for WrestleMania 40, it will significantly aid in promoting their new show. WrestleMania is widely recognized as one of the top events in the sports entertainment industry, making it the perfect platform for showcasing their new program.

At the time of writing, the company has not yet revealed the match card for its Kickoff show. Therefore, it is highly likely that WWE will announce the Mania Kickoff card and the first defense of their newly won Championship on April 2, 2024, after crowning their Speed Champion.

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