Eddy Thorpe’s Assist Propels Wes Lee to NXT Heatwave
Wes Lee’s pivotal breakthrough moment owes much to the timely intervention of Eddy Thorpe. The unfolding drama took center stage on August 15, during a high-stakes match between Wes Lee and DIJAK, where both competitors were pushing their physical limits. In a surprise turn of events, Eddy Thorpe emerged, creating a distraction that enabled Wes Lee to seize the advantage. Lee capitalized on the opportunity, executing a flipping back kick and a breathtaking Spiral Tap to secure the victory, securing his spot at NXT Heatwave and a shot at the WWE NXT Championship against Carmelo Hayes.
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The roots of tension between Thorpe and DIJAK trace back to Thorpe’s victory over Damon Kemp in an NXT Underground match. The former T-BAR, DIJAK, took issue with the recognition bestowed upon Thorpe as one of NXT’s most formidable stars, fueling an ongoing rivalry that culminated in Thorpe’s game-changing intervention in Wes Lee’s career-defining match.
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