Wes Lee earns North American title match for WWE NXT Deadline

Wes Lee earned his North American title match on NXT.

Lee defeated Johnny Gargano, Bronson Reed, and Cameron Grimes in a four-way match to earn a shot at Dominik Mysterio’s North American title at NXT Deadline on December 9. The finish of the match had WWE Raw star Ivar jump Reed as he was climbing to the top rope, with the two eventually brawling to the back. Lee then earned the win after Gargano was knocked down, allowing  Lee to pin Grimes with the cardiac kick.

After the match Lee and Mysterio, who was on commentary, had a staredown.

After being gone for several weeks, Lee returned to TV earlier this month and said he wanted the NXT North American title back. On last week’s NXT, Mysterio agreed to a match but said Lee would have to get through three former NXT North American champions first. Mysterio also told Lee if he failed, he’d never get another shot at the title.

Here is the updated card for NXT Deadline:

• NXT Championship: Ilja Dragunov defends against Baron Corbin
• NXT North American Championship: Dominik Mysterio defends against Wes Lee
• Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Dijak vs. Trick Williams vs. Josh Briggs vs. Bron Breakker vs. ???
• Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend vs. Blair Davenport vs. Kelani Jordan vs. ???