During this week’s WWE SmackDown broadcast, 35-year-old star Xia Li officially confirmed her departure from the company, expressing gratitude to Triple H and the fans via social media.
Joining the global wrestling powerhouse in 2017, The Protector made her mark by participating in the inaugural Mae Young Classic, becoming the first Chinese woman to step into a WWE ring.
Her presence was felt on the main roster when she entered the 2019 Royal Rumble as one of the 30 entrants.
Following a period of absence, Xia Li recently revealed her departure from WWE via social media.
She expressed immense pride in being the pioneering female Chinese WWE Superstar and extended heartfelt thanks to WWE, Triple H, coaches, staff, and colleagues for their support and acceptance into the WWE family.
Thank you @wwe Thank you @TripleH Thank you #WWEunivers pic.twitter.com/mxijCaHNGB
— Xia Lee (@XiaWWE) April 20, 2024
Fans were left intrigued by Xia Li’s involvement in a storyline with Becky Lynch before her hiatus from TV screens, sparking curiosity about her future endeavors.
As Xia Li embarks on her next chapter, fans eagerly await to see where her journey takes her next in professional wrestling.
