TNA Wrestling officially signs Lei Ying Lee

  • Ian Carey
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TNA Wrestling has officially signed former WWE wrestler Xia Li, now known as Lei Ying Lee.

The company announced the news on Tuesday, writing, “TNA Wrestling confirmed today that it has signed Léi Yǐng Lee. The award-winning combat sports athlete brings extensive martial arts experience and seven years at the WWE to the TNA ring. She is a specialist in the martial art of wushu, a competitive Chinese martial art that integrates striking, grappling, throwing and more.”

Lee made her TNA debut in September at the company’s TV tapings in San Antonio, defeating Hyan in her first match. She returned for Bound for Glory the following month, where she participated in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet and the following day’s TV taping when she defeated Maggie Moore. TNA heads to Winston-Salem this weekend for Turning Point. 

“I’m very excited for the future in TNA Wrestling. I have my eye on a lot of the Knockouts, starting with Masha Slamovich and Jordynne Grace,” Lee said.

Lee was defeated by Slamovich at GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII on Sunday. Grace will challenge Slamovich for the Knockouts Championship on Friday at TNA Turning Point.

In addition to TNA, Lee has also wrestled for Black Label Pro and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling since being released from WWE in April.

From TNAWrestling.com:

“Léi Yǐng Lee is a lethal kickboxer, renowned bodybuilding and accomplished CrossFit specialist. She made her pro wrestling debut in 2017. Her Thunderstruck tornado kick finishing move has led to many wins – and more yet to come. A China native, she now lives in Florida. Her all-time favorite pro wrestler is Manami Toyota, one of the greatest female professional wrestlers of all time.”