Dragon Lee has been pulled from WrestleMania 40 and will be replaced by Andrade.
On this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Lee got taken out in a backstage segment. This led to Andrade telling Rey Mysterio that he’d be more than willing to replace Lee during his match against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.
While Andrade came out to the ring with Dominik & Escobar for Elektra Lopez’s match against Zelina Vega, he wound up turning after Lopez got the win and Dominik and Escobar attacked Rey.
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In a surprising turn of events, Dragon Lee has been pulled from WrestleMania 40 and will be replaced by Andrade. This unexpected change has left fans wondering what led to this decision and how it will impact the highly anticipated event.
During a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, Dragon Lee was taken out in a backstage segment, leaving a void in the scheduled match against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio. Seizing the opportunity, Andrade expressed his willingness to step in and replace Lee in the match.
Andrade’s involvement in the storyline took an interesting twist when he accompanied Dominik and Escobar to the ring for Elektra Lopez’s match against Zelina Vega. However, after Lopez secured the victory, Andrade turned on his allies as Dominik and Escobar attacked Rey Mysterio.
This surprising turn of events has sparked speculation among fans about Andrade’s motives and his potential alliance with the LWO (Latino World Order). The LWO was a popular stable in WCW during the late 1990s, led by Eddie Guerrero. Andrade’s tweet referencing the LWO has only fueled these speculations further.
The decision to replace Dragon Lee with Andrade has undoubtedly added an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to WrestleMania 40. While Dragon Lee is an accomplished wrestler known for his high-flying style and impressive moveset, Andrade brings his own unique set of skills and charisma to the table.
Andrade, formerly known as Andrade “Cien” Almas, has had a successful career in both WWE and other promotions. He is a former NXT Champion and has had memorable matches against top talents such as Johnny Gargano and Aleister Black. His addition to the WrestleMania card is sure to create buzz among fans and raise expectations for the match.
It remains to be seen how this last-minute change will affect the dynamics of the match and the overall storyline leading up to WrestleMania 40. Will Andrade’s involvement lead to a new direction for the feud between Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, and Dominik Mysterio? Or will it simply be a one-time appearance for Andrade?
Regardless of the outcome, the unexpected replacement of Dragon Lee with Andrade has certainly added an element of surprise and intrigue to WrestleMania 40. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the event to see how this change plays out and what it means for the future of these wrestlers and their respective storylines.