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Wes Lee has been released from WWE, ending his run in NXT where he was a prominent tag team and North American Champion, with his future next steps uncertain as he faces a 30-day non-compete period.
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.
Several WWE NXT talents and personnel, including Shawn Michaels, have arrived in Bridgeport, CT, for the Deadline event on December 9th. Notable names present also include Matt Bloom, Terry Taylor, Oney Lorcan, Kelly Kincaid, and Alicia Warrington. Izzi Dame and Cora Jade are mentioned as well, but Wes Lee is reportedly absent due to a back injury. The event's significance and impact on WWE NXT's direction remain to be seen.
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.
Wes Lee made a surprise return during the NXT Halloween Havoc Night 2 special episode and attacked Dominik Mysterio after his match. Lee expressed his desire for a shot at the NXT North American Title, which Mysterio currently holds. Lee had previously held the title and was the longest-reigning champion with the most title defenses.
Carmelo Hayes and Wes Lee made history in WWE NXT by becoming the first pair of African American men to wrestle in a singles bout for the NXT Championship. Hayes expressed pride in wrestling a fellow Black wrestler for the top title and successfully defended his championship. The match also featured a Black ring announcer, referee, and commentator, highlighting the representation of Black excellence in the event.
Mustafa Ali will challenge Wes Lee for the North American Championship at The Great American Bash in NXT, after interfering in their previous match and causing a rift between Lee and Tyler Bate.
Wes Lee has chosen his opponents for the Fatal 5-Way match for the NXT North American title at Stand & Deliver, which includes Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, and Ilja Dragunov. The final spot will be awarded to the winner of a battle royal next week. The event will take place on April 1, 2023, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.