Baron Corbin Beats Angelo Dawkins, Advances In #1 Contender's Tournament On 7/10 WWE Speed

Baron Corbin advances.

On the July 10 episode of WWE Speed, Baron Corbin faced Angelo Dawkins in a first-round match in the new #1 Contender's Tournament. Corbin took control early on as he slammed Dawkins with a Death Valley Driver. He grounded Dawkins, but the former tag team champion rallied. Dawkins got a two-count with a Swanton. The match came down to the last minute, and the two stars went back and forth.

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In the end, Corbin hit the End of Days for the win.

WWE announced that Carmelo Hayes will face Ilja Dragunov in the #1 Contender's Tournament on the July 17 episode of WWE Speed. The winner of the tournament will earn a shot at the reigning champion, Andrade. Andrade previously defended the title against Xavier Woods.

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