Natalya defeats B-Fab for second time in WWE Speed tournament
Natalya is advancing in the WWE Speed number one contender’s tournament after another victory over B-Fab.
A matchup between Natalya and Zelina Vega was supposed to take place in this round of the tournament, but it was announced that Vega has been pulled due to injury. In her place, B-Fab — who lost to Natalya in the first round — was added back to the tournament. Natalya defeated her again, reversing a suplex attempt into an inside cradle to get the pin with 22 seconds remaining on the three-minute clock.
It will now be Natalya vs. Michin on Speed next Wednesday (January 1) with the winner earning a shot at WWE Speed Women’s Champion Candice LeRae. This October, LeRae won a tournament to become the inaugural title holder. She has yet to make her first defense of the championship.
Natalya raised B-Fab’s arm in a show of respect after their match today. Backstage, Natalya cut a promo saying she has nothing but love for B-Fab.
“So I’ve got nothing but love for B-Fab, but I taught her everything she knows — I didn’t teach her everything I know,” Natalya said. The two frequently train together, and Natalya has praised B-Fab for how dedicated she is and how much progress she’s made in the ring.
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