TNA Wrestling is currently going through a major period of contract renewals, with several talents approaching the expiration of their deals with the company. One of them was Léi Yǐng Lee. We say "was" because the former Knockouts World Champion is no longer part of the company, according to a report from specialized outlet PWInsider.
"Léi Yǐng Lee did not participate in TNA's most recent television tapings, as she was in China, but she has held talks with other companies while evaluating her future. She is expected to continue her professional wrestling career. TNA sources have informed us that the company made her an offer, but both sides were unable to reach an agreement," Fightful Select wrote, confirming PWInsider's report.
Léi Yǐng Lee, formerly known as Xia Li, began her career in 2017, when she joined WWE after taking part in a tryout held in Shanghai. She made her debut in that year's Mae Young Classic tournament, becoming the first Chinese woman to compete in a WWE ring. Lee spent much of her professional career in NXT before moving up to the main roster in 2021. During her time with the company, she stood out for her martial arts background, particularly in wushu, and competed in several notable matches, including one against Becky Lynch. After seven years with WWE, she was released in April 2024.
Following her departure, she began a new chapter on the independent circuit before eventually joining TNA Wrestling, where she made her debut in September 2024. The wrestler officially signed with the company in November of that year. Competing under the name Léi Yǐng Lee, she achieved the biggest milestone of her career at that point by winning the Knockouts World Championship in November 2025, defeating Kelani Jordan and Jordynne Grace in a Triple Threat match at NXT Gold Rush. During her time in TNA, she won the championship twice, establishing herself as one of the standout stars of the women's division.
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