Keith Lee on “A Return To The Ring Will Certainly Happen. I Won’t Posit How Or When”

As noted before, Keith Lee has been absent from AEW since December of 2023 and had underwent two surgeries for undisclosed issues in early 2024.

In a recent response to a fan on Twitter, Lee provided an update stating that he is certain that he will make an in-ring return in the future but will keep it as a surprise when it happens.

This fan stated “@RealKeithLee I often talk about you as an inspiration at my home. I hope you come back to the ring real soon. More power to you. ❤️ #Forheislimitless.”

Lee responded stating:

“You honor me. I appreciate you for that. All my gratitude.

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.”

You honor me. I appreciate you for that. All my gratitude.

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

— Loving Lee (@RealKeithLee) September 15, 2025