Details On Dragon Lee’s Visa Issues Keeping Him From NXT New Year’s Evil

UPDATE: A new report has some details on the visa issues keeping Dragon Lee from appearing at NXT New Year’s Evil. PWInsider reports that Lee’s visa has been approved, but it did not arrive in time for him to travel back to the US due to the holidays.

The site reports that Lee is expected back in the US soon and may be back in time for Smackdown on Friday.

ORIGINAL: WWE star Dragon Lee has announced that he is currently dealing with an issue regarding his work visa. Lee posted to Twitter on Monday, writing:

“Feliz año nuevo!

Sad news to kick off the year, but due to visa issues I am unable to leave Mexico right now. Por eso, I will miss @WWENXT New Years Evil… But the LWO has a big surprise for the NQCC and the NXT Universe tomorrow night.”

Lee was set to team with Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro against three members of No Quarter Catch Crew on Tuesday’s NXT.

Feliz año nuevo!
Sad news to kick off the year, but due to visa issues I am unable to leave Mexico right now. Por eso, I will miss @WWENXT New Years Evil… But the LWO has a big surprise for the NQCC and the NXT Universe tomorrow night.

— Dragon Lee ドラゴンリー (@dragonlee95) January 2, 2024