5 Things you didn't know about Keith Lee

#4 Keith Lee considered retirement during his time off

Keith Lee's tenure in WWE has been a tale of two chapters. In one chapter, Lee was heading to the top. His rise to stardom in NXT seemed as though it was destiny. Keith Lee would win the NXT North American title. Soon after he defeated Adam Cole for the NXT title at the Great American Bash. NXT and Keith Lee were a match made in heaven from the beginning.

A call up to the main roster was inevitable. After a few appearances on the main roster, including at Royal Rumble and another at Survivor Series. Keith Lee debuted on Raw, defeating Randy Orton. However, struggles with his character soon began a turbulent time for Lee.

In February, leading up to the Elimination Chamber, he contracted Covid-19. Returning a few weeks later, he found out that he had issues with his blood. He was subsequently pulled from the triple threat US title match at the Elimination Chamber. After which he would make his return in July.

Speaking to Ryan Satin on the Out of Character podcast, Lee revealed he was resigned to the fact he may have to retire.

"At the end of the day, I’m just grateful that I was able to comeback and be back in the ring because that fourth or fifth MRI, where I had to go to Pittsburgh, I was resigned to the fact that my career was done. I was just ready to be like, ‘Okay, I guess it’s time to pursue some other projects that I have an interest in.’ Then I got some good news."

Keith Lee is one of the most talented wrestlers in the world. If retirement was the outcome, the wrestling world would've lost a special athlete. Thankfully Lee is healthy and back to doing what he loves.