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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keith Lee Gives Update On Potential In-Ring Return
AEW star Keith Lee remains confident about making a comeback for his in-ring return. Lee hasn't wrestled for AEW since December 2023, when he defeated Brian Cage during the Holiday Bash episode of Collision. Since then, he's stayed off television but fans have been wondering when he will make his possible return. Advertisement When a fan reached out to him on Twitter/X with well wishes and hopes of seeing him wrestle again, Lee responded with optimism. He confirmed that he's in good health and remains confident that he will eventually step back into the ring. He wrote, 'You have my appreciation. I am quite well! Only time will tell when or where, but I am confident that time will come. Have patience my friend. Lead with Love. Be well.' As for his health status, the last update came in October 2024 when it reported that Lee had not medically cleared to return to in-ring competition due to an undisclosed medical issue. Despite the setback, the report confirmed that Lee remains under contract with AEW and is still listed on the active roster. Advertisement Keith Lee's run in AEW has had its share of highs and lows since his debut in 2022 following his release from WWE. He made an immediate impact by forming a tag team with Swerve Strickland, and together they captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship. However, the partnership eventually crumbled when Strickland betrayed Lee, sparking a heated rivalry. That feud, however, never reached its conclusion. An undisclosed medical issue sidelined Lee, removing him from the storyline. Although AEW had planned for the two to face off at Worlds End 2023, Lee was pulled from the match due to his health concerns. Read More: Keith Lee: We Are Not Done, Hang In There The post Keith Lee Gives Update On Potential In-Ring Return appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Popular AEW Wrestler Breaks Silence On Mysterious Absence
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Keith Lee has provided an encouraging update regarding his health and his eventual return to the squared circle, assuring fans he is doing well despite a prolonged absence from television. Lee has been out of action since December 2023, an absence necessitated by his undergoing double surgery in early 2024. Addressing his in-ring future in response to a fan on social media who expressed hope to see him compete again, Lee stated, "You have my appreciation. I am quite well! Only time will tell when or where, but I am confident that time will come. Have patience my friend. Lead with Love. Be well." Lee's last match for AEW was a victory over Brian Cage on the Holiday Bash episode of Collision in December 2023, and he was recently spotted backstage at an AEW Collision taping in Houston. Lee's journey in professional wrestling saw him first make a major name for himself in WWE's NXT brand. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation He signed with WWE in 2018 and had a memorable run in NXT, becoming the first person in the brand's history to hold both the NXT Championship and the NXT North American Championship simultaneously in July 2020. Lee was called up to the Raw brand in August 2020 but faced disruptions due to health issues, including a severe bout with COVID-19 and subsequent heart inflammation, which kept him sidelined for a significant period. Despite these challenges, he made a return before being released by WWE in November 2021. "The Limitless One" then made his impactful AEW debut in February 2022. In AEW, Lee formed a popular and successful tag team with Swerve Strickland, known as Swerve In Our Glory, and the duo captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship in July 2022. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW Following their eventual split and a subsequent feud, Lee continued as a singles competitor before his injury-related hiatus. Lee nor AEW has yet to confirm exactly what has sidelined him. His recent update signals a determined focus on recovery and an expected return to AEW when he is fully cleared. AEW could use someone like Lee in the ring and what he brings to the table and its roster. He is a really good in-ring worker and has limitless dream matches waiting for him. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
