Summary

Trevor Lee has signed with MLW, giving the former Cameron Grimes his next promotion after waiting for the right opening over the last couple of years.

Lee said he is eager to take on whatever comes next in MLW and pointed to possible work with CMLL and NJPW as part of the appeal. He also said the promotion's presentation stood out to him, especially the size and noise of the crowds.

Trevor Lee's goals in MLW

Trevor Lee said the move to MLW gives him a chance to show a different side of his work. Rather than being seen only through a comedy lens, he said he wants this run to underline that he can still deliver high-level matches.

His comments also suggest MLW's wider working relationships were part of the attraction. By specifically naming CMLL and NJPW, Lee framed this signing as more than a straight roster addition, it is a chance to widen where and how he appears.

Quote from Trevor Lee

"What really entices me is they have a great production. When you watch the product, the crowds are big and the crowds are loud."

Lee later went on to say:

"I want to show that I'm more than a comedy act. I can have these elite tier matches. I want to see how far we can go."

What Trevor Lee's MLW move could lead to

Trevor Lee joining MLW immediately gives the company another recognizable name, and Lee's own focus on proving he is more than a comedy act sets a clear expectation for how he wants to be presented.

His mention of CMLL and NJPW also matters. If MLW uses those relationships, Lee could quickly move into programs that test him beyond a standard signing announcement, though no specific opponents or dates were announced in the report.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.