Dragon Lee announced that he has signed with WWE during the AAA Noche de Campeones last Wednesdaya somewhat unexpected signature, given that even in August fighter Compete on AEW Rings.
After getting to know each other Some details of this contractin the latest version of wrestling The Observer’s newsletter, Dave Meltzer, revealed the reason for signing Dragon Lee WWE instead of AEW.
The journalist explained that AEW also made an offer for Dragon Lee, but that the fighter had spoken with several people who are friends of him and that the general feeling was that AEW wouldn’t put him to the best use, even if there were already others. fighters Such as King phoenixand Penta El Zero Miedo Muggerwhich can be considered stars larger than it.
Regarding the offer from WWE, although the concrete values are not known, it is indicated that fighter He has a three-year contract and will be the highest paid fighter in the United States NXTAnd he has a clause to increase his salary with each passing year.
However, there is hope that Dragon Lee will make it through main menu from WWE in 2024 and both parties are negotiating a new contract at that time.
Do you think Dragon Lee could be more successful in WWE or AEW?