Dragon Lee, one of the top professional wrestlers in the world, has signed with WWE. Lee is the most recent big-name star to sign with WWE, as he announced the news during AAA Noche de Campeones on Wednesday night.
As previously reported, WWE was not interested in Dragon Lee until AEW put him on television without a contract. He later had a tryout with WWE, and they signed him to an NXT deal.
WrestleVotes reported today that WWE hopes to sign other notable names in early 2023 following Lee’s signing.
“I’m told WWE is hopeful the signing of Dragon Lee is just the start of “standout” talent agreeing to terms w/ the company. Hearing Triple H & crew have expectations to land other high quality names early in 2023.”
He signed the deal earlier this month and will start training in January, although there’s no word yet when he will make his NXT debut.
It’s a notable signing for WWE as they have been looking for their next big Hispanic stars like Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mystery that can boost ratings.
I’m told WWE is hopeful the signing of Dragon Lee is just the start of “standout” talent agreeing to terms w/ the company. Hearing Triple H & crew have expectations to land other high quality names early in 2023.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) December 29, 2022
