For over a year, fans of the wrestling world have been waiting to "Bask in the Glory" of Keith Lee. The powerful and agile superstar, known for his unique blend of athleticism and charisma, has been sidelined from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since December 2023. His sudden disappearance from television, coupled with a lack of specific details about his health, has led to widespread concern and speculation about his career.
However, in a recent social media post, Lee has offered the most definitive and positive update yet, assuring his dedicated fanbase that a return to the ring is not a matter of "if," but "when."
Lee's last televised match was on a December 2023 episode of AEW Collision. He was scheduled for a high-profile singles match against his former tag team partner, Swerve Strickland, at the "Worlds End" pay-per-view later that month, but was pulled from the event due to not being medically cleared.
While the specifics of his medical issues have not been made public, Lee has previously spoken about a long battle with post-COVID-19 complications, including heart inflammation, which had also impacted his time in WWE. He later mentioned on social media that he had undergone "double surgeries" at the beginning of 2024. These updates, while appreciated, did little to quell the uncertainty surrounding his future in the ring.
You honor me. I appreciate you for that. All my gratitude.
— Loving Lee (@RealKeithLee) September 15, 2025
I'd like to take this moment to remind you, that you also, are boundless.
Additionally, I'll take a moment to reassure you that a return to the ring will certainly happen. Though I won't posit how or when.
Much love. https://t.co/QoAFummFQ6
The new update came in a response to a fan on social media platform X, who expressed their hopes for his return. Lee's reply was direct and optimistic, stating, "Additionally, I'll take a moment to reassure you that a return to the ring will certainly happen. Though I won't posit how or when. Much love."
This statement is a significant shift from his previous comments. In June, Lee had indicated that while he was "quite fine," his return was "not up to [him]," which some interpreted as a creative decision by AEW management. While it is true that a return still requires a creative direction, his latest post conveys a newfound confidence and certainty about his ability to compete again.
Lee's journey in professional wrestling has been marked by a constant push against limitations, earning him the moniker "The Limitless One." From his time as a top independent star in promotions like Evolve and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) to his dominant run in NXT, where he became the first person to simultaneously hold the NXT Championship and NXT North American Championship, Lee has consistently defied expectations.
His arrival in AEW in February 2022 was met with huge fan excitement, and he quickly captured the AEW World Tag Team Championship with Swerve Strickland as "Swerve in Our Glory." Their dynamic partnership was one of the highlights of the company's tag team division before their memorable split.
Now, as he looks to step back into the squared circle, the question of what's next for Keith Lee becomes a topic of great anticipation. Will he seek to reclaim his spot at the top of the tag team division? Or will he embark on a new singles journey to prove once again that he is, indeed, limitless?
While a specific date remains elusive, Keith Lee's latest statement serves as a powerful message to his fans: the next chapter of his career is waiting to be written, and his return to action is a promise that will certainly be kept.
