Ivar of The War Raiders has an opportunity to become a double champion in WWE next Wednesday when he challenges Dragon Lee for the WWE Speed Championship.
The World Tag Team Champion will look to add singles gold to his collection despite being primarily known for his tag team success alongside Erik. The War Raiders currently hold the World Tag Team Championships on RAW.
The Speed Championship match represents a rare singles opportunity for Ivar, who has primarily competed in tag team competition throughout his WWE career. Despite his heavyweight status, Ivar possesses agility and aerial skills not typically associated with larger competitors.
The upcoming championship match will showcase Ivar’s versatility as he adapts to the WWE Speed format, which emphasizes fast-paced action and high-flying maneuvers. These stylistic elements align well with both Dragon Lee’s expertise and Ivar’s surprising athleticism.
WWE has positioned Ivar as a credible challenger by highlighting his mobility and speed despite his size. The contrast between Dragon Lee’s technical lucha libre style and Ivar’s combination of power and agility creates an intriguing matchup.
The current WWE creative direction, led by Triple H, has shown a willingness to create unexpected championship opportunities and combinations. A victory for Ivar would establish him as both a tag team and singles competitor simultaneously.
WWE has not announced any additional stipulations for the championship match. The Speed Championship, which focuses on shorter, faster-paced contests, will be defended under its standard ruleset.
Singles Star Ivar full SPEED ahead! @dragonlee95 I'm coming for my first singles title in WWE!!! pic.twitter.com/GJRQ5tPaw3
— Ivar (@Ivar_WWE) March 13, 2025