Léi Yǐng Lee Reportedly Exits TNA Wrestling, Becomes Free Agent

Léi Yǐng Lee is reportedly finished with TNA Wrestling, as the former Knockouts World Champion has departed the promotion and is now an unrestricted free agent.

According to PWInsider, Lee is no longer under contract with TNA. The report also notes that she has already begun speaking with other major wrestling promotions about the next step in her career.

Lee had been absent from TNA programming since losing a Knockouts World Championship rematch against Xia Brookside on Thursday Night iMPACT! earlier in July.

Her absence was addressed last month, when PWInsider Elite reported that Lee was spending an extended period in her native China, visiting family. At that point, she was still believed to be under contract with TNA.

That status has now reportedly changed, opening the door for Lee to explore opportunities elsewhere in the wrestling business.

Lee originally signed with WWE in 2017 and remained with the company until 2024. Following her departure, she made her TNA debut in September of that year and went on to capture the Knockouts World Championship.

With discussions reportedly underway with other major promotions, it remains to be seen where Lee will land next. Her experience in both WWE and TNA could make her an interesting addition to another major wrestling roster.

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! Preview 11/12/2026

TNA Thursday Night iMPACT! tonight at 9/8c on AMC.

  • Heather by Elegance vs. Elayna Black
  • Mustafa Ali vs. Frankie Kazarian
  • Moose vs. Samuel Shaw
  • Elijah vs. Nic Nemeth
  • Apex vs. TBA
  • Leon Slater & Trey Miguel face-to-face

AEW Dynamite & Collision Preview 11/11/2026

AEW Dynamite and Collision joint 3-hour episode live tonight at 8/7c on TBS and HBO Max from the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah.

  • AEW National Championship Match: Tommaso Ciampa (c) vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
  • Best of Five Series Match Five: FTR vs. Motor City Machine Guns
  • Jay White & Mercedes Moné vs. Jon Moxley & Marina Shafir
  • The New Level vs. Brodido
  • Will Ospreay & Kyle Fletcher face-to-face

TKO Employees Reportedly Growing Frustrated With Saudi Arabia Partnership Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

WWE’s Crown Jewel event may be in the rearview mirror, but the controversy surrounding TKO Group Holdings’ relationship with Saudi Arabia is reportedly far from over.

According to a new report from Uncrowned, employees working across WWE and other TKO-owned properties are becoming increasingly frustrated with the company’s continued decision to hold events in Saudi Arabia despite ongoing security concerns in the region.

The report claims that multiple employees have expressed concerns about TKO’s commitment to continuing its business relationship with the country, particularly as attacks have continued around Riyadh.

Some employees reportedly believe financial considerations are being placed ahead of the safety and well-being of the company’s talent and production staff.

TKO Employees Question Company’s Priorities

According to Uncrowned, one employee described the Saudi Arabia partnership as increasingly motivated by money, suggesting TKO is unwilling to risk losing significant payments from the Saudi government by canceling scheduled events.

Another employee reportedly expressed similar frustrations, pointing out that several sporting events, including golf and tennis tournaments, had been canceled while TKO proceeded with both WWE Crown Jewel and a Power Slap event.

The situation reportedly created additional challenges for production personnel, with some employees required to work on both events.

However, the biggest concern among employees appears to involve TKO’s plans to continue hosting events in Saudi Arabia over the coming weeks.

Two upcoming events are reportedly drawing particular attention:

  • November 14: Zuffa Boxing event in Riyadh.
  • December 5: UFC Fight Night in Riyadh.

According to the report, some employees are questioning why the company continues moving forward with these events while security concerns remain.

UFC Fight Night Raises Additional Concerns Behind the Scenes

The December 5 UFC Fight Night event has reportedly become a particular source of frustration among TKO employees.

Uncrowned reported that some workers were concerned about the lack of communication from company leadership regarding security arrangements, employee protection, and potential contingency plans if the situation deteriorates.

One employee described communication from higher-ups as lacking, while another claimed that some workers were exploring ways to avoid traveling to Saudi Arabia for the event.

However, there were reportedly concerns about potential consequences for employees who refused to make the trip.

One anonymous employee expressed the frustration by saying:

“This is a company that can fire you for no reason or any reason. Everyone just can’t believe this is a choice that they are being forced to make; fly into a war zone or risk getting fired before Christmas.”

The comments paint a troubling picture of the reported atmosphere behind the scenes as employees weigh their personal safety against their professional responsibilities.

Anonymous Employee Claims TKO Workers Are Treated Poorly

Another employee reportedly suggested that the frustrations extend beyond the Saudi Arabia situation itself.

According to the source, workers across TKO have increasingly come to realize that the company’s approach toward its employees is unlikely to change.

The employee suggested that people are essentially being left with two choices: accept the company’s expectations or leave.

The source also questioned the public perception that TKO takes particularly good care of its employees, arguing that the experiences of backstage workers are considerably different.

“Everyone across the whole company gets treated like s***, whether you’re a fighter or a camera guy,” the employee stated.

The comments suggest that dissatisfaction may extend throughout multiple areas of TKO’s operations rather than being limited to WWE personnel.

TKO’s Saudi Arabia Partnership Faces More Scrutiny

WWE and TKO have continued their relationship with Saudi Arabia through major wrestling events, while other parts of the company have also scheduled events in the country.

However, the latest Uncrowned report suggests that the ongoing security situation has created growing tension among the employees responsible for making those events happen.

With Zuffa Boxing and UFC Fight Night still on the reported schedule, questions remain about whether TKO will make any adjustments to its plans or provide additional assurances to the personnel expected to travel.

For now, the reported frustrations highlight a growing behind-the-scenes issue for TKO as the company continues balancing its lucrative Saudi Arabia relationship with concerns being raised by its own workforce.

What do you think about the reported situation within TKO? Should the company reconsider holding events in Saudi Arabia while security concerns remain, or should those events continue as scheduled?

Bronson Reed Reportedly Hospitalized in Saudi Arabia Following WWE Crown Jewel Injury

Bronson Reed is reportedly still hospitalized in Saudi Arabia following an injury suffered during WWE Crown Jewel over the weekend.

According to Fightful Select, Reed remains in a Saudi Arabian hospital after sustaining injuries during his appearance at the premium live event in Riyadh. Although he did not compete in an official match, Reed was involved in a major ringside angle during the WWE Men’s World Tag Team Championship contest.

The report indicates that Reed suffered injuries to his kidneys and ribs, reportedly making it unsafe for him to travel back to the United States at this time.

Oba Femi’s Crown Jewel Appearance Leads to Reed’s Injury

Reed appeared during the tag team championship match between The Vision’s Austin Theory and Bron Breakker and challengers Je’Von Evans and Penta.

During the closing stages of the match, Reed interfered on behalf of The Vision, attacking Penta and helping the champions maintain control.

However, the situation changed when the lights went out and Oba Femi made his surprise appearance.

Femi immediately confronted Reed, taking him out with a corkscrew uppercut before delivering a devastating throwing slam that sent Reed off the stage and through a table.

The spot received a major reaction from the crowd, but according to the latest report, it also resulted in significant injuries for Reed.

WWE Personnel Reportedly Staying Behind to Assist Reed

Fightful Select also reported that WWE has kept a medical official and the company’s top international executive in Saudi Arabia alongside Reed.

The decision was reportedly made to ensure that the injured Superstar receives appropriate care, with the report describing the treatment as “VIP treatment.”

Neither official was identified in the report.

It remains unclear when Reed will be medically cleared to travel back to the United States or how long he could be sidelined because of the injuries.

Another Difficult Setback for Bronson Reed

The reported injury is particularly unfortunate given Reed’s recent history with time away from the ring.

The WWE Superstar already spent a significant portion of 2026 on the sidelines after suffering an injury in February.

Reed eventually returned to action in early September and had been working his way back into WWE programming before the Crown Jewel incident.

Now, another potential recovery period could be ahead for the Australian powerhouse.

For the time being, the priority will be Reed’s health and ensuring he can safely return home before beginning the next stage of his recovery.

Everyone at WrestlingNewsBlog wishes Bronson Reed a speedy recovery.

WWE NXT Preview 11/10/2026

WWE NXT tonight at 8/7c on The CW.

  • NXT Tag Team Championship Match: Vanity Project (c) vs. Romeo Moreno & Noam Dar
  • E.K. Prosper vs. Kam Hendrix
  • Wren Sinclair vs. Izzi Dame
  • Lizzy Rain vs. Chantel Monroe

New Report Reveals WWE John Cena Classic Winners May Not Receive Any Major Rewards, Possible WWE Could Manipulate Fan Vote Results

WWE’s upcoming John Cena Classic is expected to give rising talent an opportunity to compete against established main roster Superstars, but a new report suggests that winning the tournament may not lead to much beyond bragging rights.

The event is scheduled for December 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, and will feature matches between main roster WWE Superstars and NXT talent.

However, questions are already being raised about the purpose of the competition, particularly when it comes to what the winners will actually receive.

John Cena Classic Winners Will Be Determined By Fan Voting

As previously announced, members of Club WWE will have the opportunity to vote for the men’s and women’s winners following the matches.

Fans will reportedly have approximately four minutes during a commercial break to cast their votes.

Interestingly, this voting format means that a Superstar could lose their match but still walk away as a John Cena Classic winner based on the number of votes received.

During the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez questioned the concept, pointing out that the actual match results may ultimately have little importance if the final winners are determined by popularity.

Dave Meltzer agreed with that assessment, explaining that the Superstar receiving the most votes will be declared the winner regardless of whether they won or lost their match.

No Guaranteed Title Matches or Major WWE Pushes

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Meltzer’s report is that winning the John Cena Classic will not automatically come with a championship opportunity, storyline advancement, or guaranteed main roster promotion.

WWE has reportedly presented the matches as exhibitions, suggesting that the results are not necessarily connected to its broader creative plans.

Meltzer speculated that the company could use the event to showcase NXT wrestlers who are already being considered for main roster call-ups.

However, those decisions would likely be based on WWE’s existing plans rather than the results of the fan voting.

He also discussed the possibility of WWE attempting to influence the voting outcome if fans support someone the company did not originally expect to win.

Meltzer stopped short of claiming that WWE would manipulate the results, but acknowledged that such a possibility would not surprise him given the nature of professional wrestling.

John Cena Wants the Classic to Become an Annual WWE Tradition

Despite the questions surrounding the voting process and potential rewards, John Cena reportedly wants the Classic to become an annual WWE tradition.

The idea is to create an opportunity for emerging talent to share the spotlight with established WWE Superstars while giving fans a chance to participate in determining the winners.

However, the lack of a clearly defined reward could make the competition feel less meaningful, especially for NXT wrestlers hoping to use the opportunity to advance their careers.

If winning does not guarantee a championship match, a major storyline, or a promotion to the main roster, the biggest benefit may simply be the exposure that comes from participating.

With the December 14 event approaching, it remains to be seen how WWE will present the John Cena Classic and whether the company will eventually establish more significant incentives for its winners.

What do you think? Should WWE give the John Cena Classic winners a championship opportunity or some other meaningful reward, or is the exposure alone enough to make the event worthwhile?

Alexa Bliss Reveals She’s Been Battling Illness for the Past Two Months

WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss has revealed that she has been dealing with an ongoing illness for the past two months, making her recent schedule particularly difficult.

The SmackDown star addressed her health on social media Monday, responding to another fan who mentioned experiencing an extended period of sickness.

Bliss admitted that she has been struggling with persistent flu-like symptoms and sinus issues, suggesting that the illness has been difficult to shake despite the passage of several weeks.

Alexa Bliss Opens Up About Ongoing Health Struggles

Bliss initially took to X to ask whether anyone else had been dealing with constant sickness over the past two months.

“Anyone else been just sick non stop for the last 2 months??”

Another user responded by describing an illness that felt like a combination of the flu, a sinus infection, and bronchitis.

Bliss agreed with the sentiment, revealing that she had been experiencing similar symptoms.

“Yes! This has been me non stop for the last 2 months – CONSTANT flu feeling & sinuses – it just won’t stop,” Bliss wrote.

Several fans responded with messages wishing her a speedy recovery, while others offered suggestions and remedies they had found helpful when dealing with similar symptoms.

Bliss did not provide a specific diagnosis or indicate whether the illness has affected her ability to compete in the ring.

Alexa Bliss’ Busy 2026 in WWE

Despite dealing with health issues, Bliss has remained involved in several notable WWE storylines throughout 2026.

She competed in both the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber earlier in the year and also released a musical single alongside her husband, singer Ryan Cabrera.

More recently, Bliss captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships alongside Tatum Paxley.

The duo defeated Fatal Influence members Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid to win the titles on the October 9 episode of SmackDown.

However, their championship reign was relatively short-lived. Bliss and Paxley held the gold for two weeks before losing the titles to Michin and B-Fab, who received assistance from Jade Cargill.

Charlotte Flair Returns as WarGames Plans Take Shape

The most recent episode of SmackDown also featured the return of Bliss’ longtime friend and former tag team partner, Charlotte Flair.

Flair’s appearance, combined with an appearance from WWE RAW Superstar Bayley, helped set the stage for a potential WarGames showdown.

The group issued a challenge to Jade Cargill, The Baddies, and Fatal Influence, which includes WWE Women’s United States Champion Jacy Jayne.

With several major names potentially involved, the developing storyline could provide another significant opportunity for Bliss as WWE moves toward its next major events.

For now, fans will certainly be hoping Bliss can get healthy after revealing that she’s been battling symptoms for such an extended period.

Everyone at WrestlingNewsBlog wishes Alexa Bliss a speedy recovery.

WWE Raw Preview 11/9/2026

WWE Raw live tonight at 8 PM ET on Netflix from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

  • Fallout from Crown Jewel
  • World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns to appear.
  • Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio are currently scheduled for a segment on the November 9 episode of Monday Night Raw. The segment is expected to begin the build toward Team USA vs. Team Mexico at Survivor Series.
  • Oba Femi, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca, Penta also advertised for tonight’s Raw.

WWE Roster Safely Departed Saudi Arabia And Arrived Back In U.S. Before Missile Attack On Riyadh

WWE talent reportedly made it out of Saudi Arabia safely before Sunday’s attacks in Riyadh, avoiding the security situation that unfolded in the region.

According to PWInsider, the WWE roster arrived safely in South Carolina on Sunday and was no longer in Saudi Arabia when attacks struck Riyadh’s financial district.

The attacks reportedly caused damage to several locations, including an Aramco skyscraper, following strikes carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebel group.

WWE Roster Arrives in South Carolina

WWE’s next episode of Monday Night RAW is scheduled to take place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

PWInsider reported that the roster had successfully arrived in the United States ahead of the show, meaning the wrestlers were not caught up in Sunday’s attacks.

However, there may still have been some WWE personnel in Riyadh at the time.

According to the report, a number of staff members could have remained behind to assist with breaking down the production setup following the Crown Jewel event.

At the time of the report, there was no information confirming whether any WWE employees or personnel who remained in Saudi Arabia had been affected by the attacks.

How WWE Talent Traveled to Saudi Arabia

The report also provided some details about WWE’s travel arrangements for Crown Jewel.

The majority of the roster reportedly flew into Bahrain, a neighboring country, before completing the remainder of the journey to Riyadh by bus.

There were also believed to be some WWE talents who traveled directly into and out of Riyadh using private aircraft.

Those different travel arrangements may explain why certain members of the roster were able to depart the country through different routes.

WWE Personnel Still Being Accounted For

While the WWE roster reportedly arrived safely in South Carolina, questions remained about the company’s production personnel who may have still been in Riyadh handling the event’s breakdown.

There has been no confirmed report of WWE-related injuries connected to Sunday’s attacks.

For now, the focus turns to Monday Night RAW in Greenville, where WWE is expected to resume its regular television schedule following Crown Jewel.

Hopefully, all WWE employees and personnel who traveled to Saudi Arabia made it home safely.