Former Xia Li’s TNA debut, World title no. 1 contender’s match set for next Impact

Lei Ying Lee, formerly Xia Li in WWE, will make her TNA debut on next week’s Impact.

After weeks of vignettes, Lee’s debut was officially announced for next week’s Impact during this week’s episode.

In addition to the new wrestler debuting, several matches are set for next week’s episode, including a number one contender’s bout.

Joe Hendry will face Frankie Kazarian on the September 26 Impact, with the winner to challenge Nic Nemeth for the TNA World title at Bound for Glory.

WWE NXT will have a presence on next week’s Impact with a mystery NXT partner teaming with Jordynne Grace against Rosemary and NXT’s Wendy Choo. NXT’s Kendal Grey & Carlee Bright were featured on tis week’s Impact in a Tag Team title match against Knockouts Tag champs Jody Threat & Dani Luna.

Heather Reckless vs. Xia Brookside, Jonathan Gresham vs. Laredo Kid, plus Zachary Wentz & ABC vs. KUSHIDA, Mike Bailey & Leon Slater are also set for next week’s Impact.

The lineup for the Thursday, September 26 TNA Impact:

  • Lei Ying Lee debuts
  • Number one contender’s match: Joe Hendry vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Jordynne Grace & a mystery NXT partner vs. Wendy Choo & Rosemary
  • Heather Reckless vs. Xia Brookside
  • Jonathan Gresham vs. Laredo Kid
  • Zachary Wentz, Ace Austin & Chris Bey vs. KUSHIDA, Mike Bailey & Leon Slater