Dragon Lee updates on thumb injury ahead of WWE SummerSlam
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Dragon Lee provided an update on his injured thumb during an appearance on "Busted Open Radio" ahead of WWE SummerSlam in Minneapolis. He was recently pulled from an appearance in AAA and missed WWE Raw due to the injury, which he described as swelling and pain after a match against Rusev and Ethan Page. X-rays were normal, but an MRI revealed a tear in his thumb. Lee expressed his desire to return to the ring and avoid surgery, which would require a lengthy recovery. His participation in upcoming events remains uncertain as he continues to assess his condition.
- •Lee suffered a thumb injury after a match on July 20.
- •He has been promoted WWE SummerSlam despite the injury.
- •MRI results indicated a tear in his thumb.
- •Lee wants to avoid surgery to keep competing.
- •His return date is currently uncertain.
- 11:35 PMWrestling Inc — WWE Star Dragon Lee Offers Update On Injured Thumb
"Dragon Lee appeared on "Busted Open Radio" ahead of WWE SummerSlam and gave an update on his injured thumb that's recently kept him out of action.
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