A strange breaking development that affects Tokyo Joshi Pro’s GRAND PRINCESS ’26 event on 3/29: Lei Ying Lee (fka Xia Li), who was previously confirmed for the event, is now off. Details are sketchy but it appears to be a decision made by TNA Wrestling, where Lee is currently signed to. TJPW tried to make things worked but couldn’t. TNA shared the following statement:
“TNA sincerely apologizes for Lei Ying Lee’s inability to participate in TJPW’s Ryogoku Sumo Hall show on March 29.
Neither Lee nor TJPW are at fault for this situation, and we thank TJPW for accommodating this change.
Once again, we apologize to TJPW, TJPW fans, as well as as Miyu Yamashita, Arisu Endo, and Sareee who were announced in this match with Lee, for the absence of Lei Ying Lee at the last minute for the Ryogoku Sumo Hall show which we know is very important for TJPW. We wish TJPW continued success and appreciated their partnership.”
After doing some research, one possible explanation for Lee being pulled is scheduling conflicts. TNA has their monthly PPV in the US on 3/27 (OK, technically it’s a PLE but it’s also a PPV. An el cheapo $9.99 PPV but still a PPV) and then a night of TV tapings on 3/28. If Lee is a part of those, there’s no way she can make it to Japan in time for the 3/29 event.
As for the card…she was to have teamed with Sareee to face Miyu Yamashita & Arisu Endo. Takumi Iroha is the replacement. This will apparently be the first time Iroha has appeared in TJPW.