Two new matches have been added to the June 3 episode of WWE Raw: Finn Balor vs. Dragon Lee and Kiana James vs. Natalya. This will be Dragon Lee's return to the ring and Kiana James' in-ring debut on Raw. The updated card also includes New Day vs. Authors of Pain, Ludwig Kaiser vs. Sheamus, Damian Priest vs. Rey Mysterio, and Liv Morgan explaining her actions.
In the latest NXT episode, Lexis King's manipulative tactics led to Oba Femi unexpectedly snatching the North American championship from Dragon Lee, while Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin's unlikely partnership triumphed in the Dusty Classic. The show featured intense grudge matches and intriguing developments, setting the stage for future feuds and events in the wrestling world.
WWE wrestler Dragon Lee is currently unable to leave Mexico due to unexpected visa issues, causing him to miss the NXT New Year's Evil event on January 2nd. Despite being called up to the main roster and winning the NXT North American Title, his travel complications have forced him to inform fans of his absence and the need to resolve his paperwork. The LWO, his faction, is expected to present a big surprise in his absence as they face the No Quarter Catch Club without him.
In the latest episode of WWE NXT, Dragon Lee successfully defended his North American championship against Charlie Dempsey and Joe Coffey in a triple threat match. Ridge Holland confronted Ilja Dragunov and challenged him to a match, which ended in a no-contest after both competitors suffered injuries. Other matches included Fallon Henley defeating Tiffany Stratton, Lexis King defeating Dion Lennox in the Men's Breakout Tournament, and Izzi Dame and Kiana James defeating Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail.
AEW star Rush congratulates his brother Dragon Lee on winning the WWE NXT North American Championship, defeating Dominik Mysterio. Rush expressed his pride and love for his brother on social media, accompanied by a photo of Lee with his new title belt. This marks Lee's first title win since joining WWE in 2022, and he has been feuding with Mysterio throughout the year. Meanwhile, Rush is currently competing in the AEW Continental Classic.
Dragon Lee defeated Dominik Mysterio at NXT Deadline to become the new WWE NXT North American Champion after Wes Lee was unable to compete due to injury. Mysterio had previously won the title from Wes Lee in July, but lost it to Trick Williams before reclaiming it. Dragon Lee's victory marks his first championship in WWE.
Dragon Lee replaces Wes Lee due to injury and defeats Dominik Mysterio to win the North American title at NXT Deadline, with no interference from The Judgment Day. Despite now being on SmackDown, Lee will continue to compete in NXT for the time being.
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels revealed that NXT star Wes Lee will be stepping away from the ring due to a back injury that requires surgery, keeping him out of action for eight to 12 months. Dragon Lee will replace him in a match against Dominik Mysterio for the North American Championship at "NXT" Deadline. Michaels praised Lee for his performance and expressed his excitement for Dragon Lee's return to NXT.
Wes Lee has been replaced in a championship match due to a legitimate back injury that will keep him out of action for 8-12 months. Dragon Lee has been chosen as his replacement, with NXT head booker Shawn Michaels believing that Dragon Lee still had more to offer in NXT before his call-up to SmackDown.
Wes Lee was pulled from the WWE NXT Deadline PLE due to a last-minute decision made by himself and the medical team, as he was struggling with an injury and didn't think he could perform in the match. Dragon Lee was chosen as a replacement, and Shawn Michaels expressed disappointment at not having Wes Lee for longer in NXT but is looking forward to the potential matchups with Dragon Lee.
Wes Lee will not be able to compete in the North American championship match at Deadline due to a leg injury that requires surgery and rest. Dragon Lee will replace him in the match against Dominik Mysterio.
Dragon Lee replaces Carlito at Survivor Series after an altercation between Carlito and Santos Escobar led to Carlito's injury, giving Dragon Lee the opportunity to showcase his skills and participate in a high-profile match at the event.
Rumors suggest that Kairi Sane may make a surprise return at WWE's Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, while Dragon Lee has reportedly signed a new main roster deal with WWE. Ric Flair's performer deal with AEW is said to be for two years, and Bryan Danielson has revealed that his fractured orbital bone was the result of a freak accident during a match with Andrade. Additionally, Marty Jannetty claimed that Hulk Hogan once hosted a party with a gumball machine filled with mixed drugs.
WWE's website has listed Dragon Lee as a member of the SmackDown roster, indicating that the luchador may have permanently moved to the blue brand after impressing with his match against Dominik Mysterio on Raw last month. Lee's bio has also been updated to reflect his move to SmackDown, highlighting his championship-winning skills and high-flying athleticism.
Dragon Lee has officially been moved to the WWE main roster from NXT and has joined the SmackDown brand. Lee made his main roster debut match against Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Title on Raw, and has since appeared on SmackDown, leading to a match against Austin Theory which he won. WWE has now confirmed the switch on their website. Lee signed with WWE on a contract that fast-tracked him to the main roster, and there are reports of WWE's interest in signing more stars from AEW.