The recent episode of NXT witnessed the highly anticipated return of Wes Lee, the former North American Champion, who had been sidelined with a back injury since December 2023. However, his triumphant return was short-lived as he, along with Ivar and Josh Briggs, fell prey to a vicious attack by the villainous stable, Gallus. The faction, led by Joe Coffey, ambushed the trio backstage, leaving them battered and bruised.
In a bold move, Wes Lee has now called out Gallus’ leader, Joe Coffey, and demanded a match against him. The 29-year-old superstar, still reeling from the sneak attack, has tagged NXT General Manager, Ava, in a passionate plea for a showdown with Coffey. Lee is determined to avenge himself and his injured comrades, and is prepared to take on Gallus’ leader head-on.
Tragically, Ivar, one of the victims of the brutal attack, will not be so fortunate. Suffering a severe spinal injury, the Viking Raider has been ruled out of action indefinitely. WWE has already announced that Apollo Crews will replace Ivar in the Speed Tournament, and he has also forfeited his shot at the number one contender match for Oba Femi’s NXT North American Championship.
The shocking turn of events has left the NXT locker room reeling, with many questioning Gallus’ motives and tactics. Joe Coffey, ever the calculating leader, seemed to relish in the chaos and destruction caused by his faction’s actions. As the episode drew to a close, Coffey sent a chilling message to the NXT roster, establishing his dominance and further antagonizing Wes Lee.
The stage is now set for an epic showdown between Wes Lee and Joe Coffey. Will Lee be able to exact revenge on Coffey and Gallus, or will the ruthless faction continue to wreak havoc on the NXT terrain? The wrestling world waits with bated breath as the drama unfolds. One thing is certain, however – Wes Lee will stop at nothing to avenge himself and Ivar, and bring justice to the NXT universe.
