Backstage Update on Dragon Lee’s WWE Status & Current Abscense

Dragon Lee has been absent from WWE since this past April’s WrestleMania 42 event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lee had competed in a Six-Man Ladder match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at the event.

Lee provided an update earlier today on Twitter posting a cryptic tweet stating “2-3 weeks.” No other details or context was given which quickly led to online speculation about Lee’s status in WWE and future in the company.

2-3 weeks

— Dragon Lee (@dragonlee95) May 13, 2026

Bodyslam.net’s Cory Hays reported that his sources stated that Lee was banged up coming out of WrestleMania 42. Hays reported that Lee’s tweet is believed to be in reference to his injury situation and current in-ring return plans.