In a plot twist that has everyone talking, Wes Lee decided to toss friendship out the window and set the stage for a showdown at WWE NXT No Mercy. After dropping his Rascalz teammates Zach Wentz and Trey Miguel like last week’s leftovers, Lee didn’t just leave the audience guessing; he threw down the gauntlet for a match against Wentz. Clearly, No Mercy is the theme, and Wes Lee is embracing it like a kid in a candy store.
During a fiery in-ring promo on “NXT,” Wes Lee made sure to pour salt into Wentz’s wounds, slyly referencing Wentz’s past WWE release without ever uttering the words. For those keeping score at home, Wentz was shown the door in 2022 after some controversial photos surfaced online, which led him to take a detour through TNA Wrestling before rejoining the “NXT” scene. Now, thanks to an ongoing partnership between WWE and TNA, Wentz and Miguel are back—but for how long is anyone’s guess.
Lee’s speech was one part venting, one part airing of grievances, and three parts “I’m better than you.” He admitted that even he was surprised by his betrayal last week, believing he and Wentz were on track to win championships together. But, according to Lee, Wentz “let him down again.” The former North American Champion went on to remind everyone of the heavy lifting he did behind the scenes—whether it was making sure Wentz caught his flights, didn’t say something ridiculous, or didn’t get himself into trouble.
In what can only be described as a mic drop moment, Wes Lee closed his promo with a challenge for No Mercy, telling Wentz that after he’s done beating him senseless, Wentz can head back to TNA while Lee goes on to chase the NXT Championship. Oh, and to really drive the point home, Lee sarcastically wished Wentz “all the best in your future endeavors.”
So, folks, circle No Mercy on your calendars because it’s shaping up to be a showdown of epic proportions. Wes Lee has gone full savage, and Wentz better be ready for the fight of his life—or at least for another career detour.