Dragon Lee Expected to Remain With WWE Despite Upcoming Contract Expiration

Former WWE wrestler Matthew Rehwoldt, formerly known as Aiden English, predicted that Finn Balor would defeat CM Punk and Gunther in the Money in the Bank qualifying match.
Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams and Penta had already qualified for the 2026 Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, with two places still undecided.
Trick Williams is scheduled to defend the United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a Steel Cage Match on SmackDown, following Williams’ victory over Corbin to win the title.
Dragon Lee is a former WWE world tag team champion and has recently been used in major matches against Chad Gable and Penta for the Intercontinental Championship.
If CM Punk wins his qualifying match, he would enter a Money in the Bank ladder match offering a contract for a guaranteed world-title opportunity, potentially creating future scenarios involving Kevin Owens or Sami Zayn.
Dragon Lee's WWE contract is set to expire, but the company expects him to stay rather than explore free agency, Wrestling Attitude reports. The speculation grew after Lee and his brother Dralistico trademarked "Hermanos Lee," though that move doesn't necessarily mean he's leaving. WWE values Lee for his recent high-profile matches with AJ Styles, WrestleMania involvement, and the company's deepening ties to AAA.
Elsewhere in WWE, CM Punk faces Gunther and Finn Balor in a Money in the Bank qualifying match, with former wrestler Matthew Rehwoldt predicting Balor will win, Fightful reports. Meanwhile, Trick Williams will defend the United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a Steel Cage Match on SmackDown after winning the title from Corbin.
The registration of the "Hermanos Lee" trademark by Dragon Lee and Dralistico sparked rumors about a potential exit. However, backstage expectations suggest this is purely a business move. WWE is reportedly not alarmed about losing Lee despite his contract nearing renewal.
Lee's value to WWE stems from his recent work. He's a former world tag team champion who has competed in major matches against Chad Gable and Penta for the Intercontinental Championship. His involvement in WrestleMania and high-profile bouts with AJ Styles have made him a fixture in WWE's main roster plans.
WWE's expanding relationship with AAA appears to be a major reason for keeping Lee on the roster. The company is shifting its international focus away from TNA and toward AAA, the Mexican promotion. This strategic pivot makes Lee especially valuable given his lucha heritage and ties to AAA talent.
The move reflects WWE's broader creative direction. Lee's ability to work with both AAA-style wrestlers and WWE's roster makes him a bridge between the two companies. His recent matches showcase his importance to upcoming storylines and potential inter-promotional angles.
CM Punk's participation in the Money in the Bank qualifying match against Gunther and Finn Balor hangs in the balance, Fightful reports. Matthew Rehwoldt, a former WWE wrestler known as Aiden English, predicted that Balor will defeat both opponents to advance to the ladder match.
Winning would guarantee Punk a shot at the world title and create potential future scenarios involving Kevin Owens or Sami Zayn. Currently, Bron Breakker, Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Penta have qualified for the 2026 Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, leaving two spots still undecided.
Trick Williams will defend his newly won United States Championship against Baron Corbin in a Steel Cage Match on SmackDown. Williams captured the title by defeating Corbin in their previous encounter, setting up this high-stakes rematch. The Steel Cage stipulation adds intensity to their rivalry.
The match showcases WWE's mid-card storytelling with established stars. Both competitors have significant backstories, making their rematch compelling for fans. The Steel Cage structure limits escape routes and forces competitors into direct confrontation.
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