Rey Mysterio made a surprise appearance during the August 1 episode of WWE NXT. There, he announced that he would be accompanying Dragon Lee to the ring for his match the following week.
Rhea Ripley and NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio came to the ring on Tuesday. Dominik called himself the greatest luchador of all time. Dragon Lee interrupted and said Rey Mysteiro was the greatest of all time. He then challenged Dominik to a title match next
When Ripley said she would be in Dominik’s corner, Dragon Lee stated that he wouldn’t be coming alone. Rey appeared on the video screen and announced that he would accompany Lee to the ring for the match. He also called Lee the future of lucha libre.
Catch up on our coverage of the August 1 episode of WWE NXT here.