TNA Wrestling officially signs Lei Ying Lee

TNA Wrestling has officially signed former WWE wrestler Xia Li, now known as Lei Ying Lee. The company announced the news on Tuesday, writing, “TNA Wrestling confirmed today that it has signed Léi Yǐng Lee. The award-winning combat sports athlete brings extensive martial arts experience and seven years at the WWE to the TNA ring. She is a specialist in the martial art of wushu, a competitive Chinese martial art that integrates striking, grappling, throwing and more.” Lee made her TNA debut in September at the company’s TV tapings in San Antonio, defeating Hyan in her first match. She returned for Bound for Glory the following month, where she participated in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet and the following day’s TV taping when she defeated Maggie Moore. TNA heads to Winston-Salem this weekend for Turning Point.  “I’m very excited for the future in TNA Wrestling. I have my eye on a lot of the Knockouts, starting with Masha Slamovich and Jordynne Grace,” Lee said. Lee was defeated by Slamovich at GCW Josh Barnett