IShowSpeed made his WWE debut at the Royal Rumble by replacing Akira Tozawa, who was taken out by Chad Gable. As WWE CCO Triple H sought a backup, he decided on Speed, who performed in front of a packed Lucas Oil Stadium. Despite being a newcomer without formal training, Speed’s brief stint included a dramatic spear from Bron Breakker, who emphasized it was all scripted and agreed upon in advance. The match ended with Speed, visibly shaken, later sharing a photo of himself in a neck brace on social media, which garnered over a million likes.
After the event, Speed exaggeratedly claimed he felt he might die from the intense physical toll. Despite this, his performance earned him respect in the wrestling community. While many expected his appearance at WrestleMania, he was absent, having previously been a standout in a disguise during the 2024 event. Meanwhile, Breakker has rapidly progressed in WWE, now aligning with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman, engaging in rivalries with major stars like Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Fans eagerly anticipate the trio’s upcoming revelations on Monday Night Raw, enhancing Breakker’s promising career trajectory.
