Report: Dragon Lee Chose WWE Over AEW

Report: Dragon Lee Chose WWE Over AEW AEW/WWE

Details have been revealed about the reason why Dragon Lee chose to sign with WWE over taking an offer from AEW.

In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscription required), Dave Meltzer reported that:

“AEW had also made an offer to Lee.

“One friend of his told us that Lee had come to him looking for advice, likely from him and others, on which offer to take.”

Meltzer would provide further details of the WWE contract that Dragon Lee is likely to have taken, explaining:

“From a money standpoint, it was obviously more than Mexico but we were told the WWE offer was above the standard NXT-level money, but not main roster money.

“WWE contracts have a confidentiality clause in that the talent and their representatives are not allowed to reveal the dollar amount.

“If he was to get called up to the main roster, the general rule is a new contract is signed and the bottom number for the main roster is $250,000 per year.”

Where this positions Dragon Lee in the company was also explored by Meltzer, who stated:

“The belief is that he would be the highest-paid NXT wrestler now that Mandy Rose is no longer working with the brand.

“It’s a three-year deal and does call for pay increases with each year, but the hope and certainly the feeling he was given is he would have a main roster contract and be brought up in 2024.”

Dragon Lee recently announced he was signed with WWE after Lee and Dralistico’s match at AAA Noche De Campeones.

Triple H would initially confirm the signing.

WWE would issue an official statement shortly thereafter.

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1 year ago by Dave Adamson

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