Keith Lee Was Considered for AEW Return Months Ago, Plans Unfulfilled
AEW sources confirmed that Keith Lee was discussed for a return to programming several months ago, but these plans have yet to materialize. Lee has not appeared on AEW television since December 2023.
Discussions regarding a potential return for Keith Lee to AEW programming took place several months ago. However, these plans have not yet come to fruition.
Fans have not seen Keith Lee compete on AEW television since December 2023. He was originally scheduled to face Swerve Strickland at the AEW Worlds End 2023 event. Prior to the show, it was announced that Lee was not cleared to compete.
Injury Status and Career History
Keith Lee himself had previously stated that he had been working through an injury that dated back to September 2022. While Lee has offered indications and hints about an impending return over the years, these have not yet resulted in actual appearances on AEW programming.
AEW sources confirmed the discussions for Lee's potential return. According to Select:
AEW sources confirmed to @FightfulSelect that Keith Lee was discussed for a return to AEW programming a number of months ago. So far, those plans haven’t come to fruition.
These plans have yet to be realized, and Lee's status continues to be a subject of interest for fans.
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