Popular AEW Wrestler Breaks Silence On Mysterious Absence
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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.
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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.
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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.
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