Keith Lee has been missing from AEW TV and the ring for more than twelve months, though this hasn’t hindered his pursuit of exceptional fitness.
Lee had a scheduled match against Swerve Strickland at the AEW Worlds End 2023, a match that he was unable to take part in due to medical reasons. As a result, Dustin Rhodes stepped into the ring with Strickland instead.
Lee shared on Twitter that an injury he’d been nursing since September 2022 was the culprit for his absence. While the injury seemed to be under control for the most part, it deteriorated following the ROH Final Battle 2023. Lee also revealed that his recovery would necessitate dual surgeries.
Since that revelation, information regarding Lee’s health status has been sparse. The seasoned wrestler, now 40, had previously taken a lengthy break from WWE after being diagnosed with COVID-19, following which he was advised against wrestling or any form of training due to heart complications.
On a more positive note, Michin, Lee’s wife, recently shared a photograph of the pair on Twitter. The image suggests that Lee seems to be in a much healthier state and in top-notch physical condition.
In Michin’s tweet, she wrote, “Thank you for an incredible 2024! Eager to see what 2025 will bring for us all. Manifesting success !! Stay safe tonight, avoid drinking and driving. #NYE2025″
The photograph can be seen below:
Thank you for an incredible 2024! Can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for us all. Manifesting success !!
Be safe tonight, don’t drink and drive.#NYE2025 pic.twitter.com/VlvaqXsSY4
— Michin 미친 (@MiaYim) December 31, 2024