WWE’s NXT brand was missing a big piece for their puzzle when Dragon Lee couldn’t make the trip back to the United States after the new year. Some documentation needed to be straightened up that 2024 undoubtably caused, but that situation is apparently okay now.

Dragon Lee vs Charlie Dempsey vs Joe Coffey NXT NA Title | WWE NXT Highlights 12/19/23 | WWE on USA
Spoiler on Dragon Lee’s WWE NXT Return
It would appear Dragon Lee’s visa situation got handled, as he is slated to defend the North American Title against Lexis King in the show’s main event.
Dragon Lee promised to be a fighting NXT North American Champion. After he won the title from Dominik Mysterio, there was also no shortage of celebration. Now, he will get to continue his reign as champion.
Carlito filled in for Dragon Lee at New Year’s Evil. The freshly-returned SmackDown Superstar led his LWO allies to victory over Drew Gulak, Myles Borne, and Damon Kemp. For good measure, Carlito delivered his trademark apple-spit spot to Gulak after the match.

LWO vs. No Quarter Catch Crew | Full Match New Years Evil | WWE NXT Highlights 01/02/24 | WWE on USA
WWE NXT Spoilers for 1/9 Episode:
- Nikkita Lyons vs. Blair Davenport is scheduled to open.
- NXT Tag Titles: D’Angelo & Stacks defend against OTM
- Gigi Dolin vs. Cora Jade
- Dusty Classic: Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker vs. Gallus
- Dusty Classic: Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs. Hank Walker & Tank Ledger

NXT North American Champion Dragon Lee defends title against Butch on SmackDown | WWE on FOX













