In a shocking turn of events, Wes Lee, known for being a beloved figure, made his heel turn on WWE NXT’s August 6, 2024 show. Lee took a swerve, attacking his Rascalz teammates following their loss to The Supersonic Duo, Axiom, and Nathan Frazer in the NXT Tag Team Championship match.
Prior to the event, Lee had been seen backstage discussing his NXT journey, including the highs and lows. He touched upon his successes such as winning the tag titles only to later vacate them and his illustrious run as the North American Champion. Perhaps most poignantly, he emphasized the significance of his reunion with his co-stars, Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel.
The twist came in the aftermath of the main event. Their failed bid at the NXT tag titles pushed Lee over the edge. He proceeded to unleash a superkick on Miguel and delivered a low blow to Wentz. Not stopping at that, he further brutalized them outside the ring, hurling Miguel into a security barricade and pushing Wentz into steel steps.
WHY, WES, WHY?!?!?#NXTGAB
— WWE (@WWE) August 7, 2024
This move marks a dramatic shift in Lee’s WWE character as it’s his first heel turn in the wrestling entertainment company. It will be fascinating to follow how NXT molds his new villainous avatar.
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