Lainey Reid defeats Faby Apache on WWE NXT

In WWE NXT, Lainey Reid defeated Mexican superstar Faby Apache in the final qualifying match of the Speed Women's Championship Tournament. Lainey's victory came thanks to the intervention of Natalya, allowing her to advance to the tournament final.

In a match marked by the fast-paced rules of the Speed Tournament, Faby Apache wasted no time and surprised her opponent with a dropkick at the beginning of the match. The Mexican wrestler followed up with a scissor kick that sent Lainey Reid out of the ring, where the match continued with an apron cannonball and an exchange of holds and kicks.

The confrontation became more even with a quick exchange of offenses and near falls that didn't reach a conclusion. However, as Faby Apache prepared for her final attack, Natalya appeared at ringside and distracted her. Taking advantage of the situation, Lainey Reid delivered a running knee strike that hit her opponent squarely, securing the victory.

Thanks to her win, Lainey Reid advances to the tournament final, where she will face SmackDown's representative, Candice LeRae, who also qualified. The winner of this match will earn a title shot against champion Sol Ruca, for the Speed Women's Championship. Meanwhile, the rivalry between Natalya and Faby Apache continues to intensify on the road to Worlds Collide.