Following previous reports of his release from WWE being a source of frustration within the company, a new report from Fightful Select has seemingly confirmed further details on what plans were changed as a result of the move.
According to the report, Ali was not only scheduled to face Dominik Mysterio at NXT No Mercy, he was penciled in to win the North American Championship.
The report states this would have followed the title match on the 9/25 edition of WWE RAW, in which interference from Ali would cost Dragon Lee his title match against Mysterio, eventually setting up a triple threat for the Premium Live Event.
After the release of Ali and others from WWE, a change of plans led to a Fatal Four-Way match to earn the title opportunity that Trick Williams won, going on to win the belt from Mysterio with Dragon Lee serving as special guest referee.