WWE Superstar Dragon Lee has expressed his gratitude to Rey Mysterio. Chad Gable following their Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Clash on the October 19 edition of Monday Night Raw.
The encounter, which took place at the Pechanga Venue in San Diego, California, saw Gable defend his Intercontinental Strap against Lee and Mysterio.
Despite a competitive encounter involving all three Superstars, Gable successfully retained his strap. Yet, the action continued after the match when Ethan Page and Notable Cass assaulted the competitors.
Following the episode, Lee took to social media to reflect on the experience, describing the opportunity to compete against both Gable and Mysterio as a particularly meaningful moment in his wrestling career. “I just wanna remarked how special this night was ..! Thank you San Diego and thank you Chad gable for been and incredible and inspired wrestler in all the ways !” Lee wrote.
Lee then turned his attention to Mysterio, revealing just how much sharing the ring with the WWE Hall of Famer meant to him.
The Mexican star described the experience as a dream come true and heaped praise on Mysterio for continuing to perform at an impressive level despite being 52 years long-time. “And on top of that wanna stated that really means the world to me sharing the ring with Rey Misterio, dream come true!!” Lee continued. “as a 52 years old and keeping moving like 20s eeeasy!! He’s the best luchador in te entire World!” he really Motivated me and I know all the world !
Lee what's more emphasized how much he gained from competing against two experienced performers in such a high-profile strap clash. “Tonight I really learn so much for both of them !”
For Lee, competing alongside Mysterio, one of the most influential luchadors in professional wrestling history, was a personal milestone. Sharing the ring with Gable provided another valuable experience.
Although Lee was unsuccessful in his attempt to capture the Intercontinental Belt, his comments made it clear that the match represented more than just another title opportunity.
Gable remains Intercontinental Title holder following his successful defense on Raw, although the post-clash attack by Ethan Page. Sizable Cass followed up by saying another development to the championship picture.