The 37-year-old debuted for AEW when he faced Isiah Kassidy in a Face of the Revolution qualifying match. After a dominant display, the former NXT Champion emerged victoriously and booked his spot in the ladder match.
Keith Lee is one of Tony Khan’s biggest signings in 2022. His size and natural charisma makes him a unique addition to the AEW roster. However, on the Jim Cornette Experience, the former WWE manager was critical of Lee’s work on the microphone. He was not a fan of the manner in which Lee delivered his promos.
The veteran feels Lee’s underwhelming promo delivery led to the latter’s release from WWE in November 2021
Keith Lee defeated Powerhouse Hobbs on AEW Rampage
In one of the most anticipated matches of last week, the former NXT North American Champion took on Team Taz’s Powerhouse Hobbs. The behemoths’ issues since the ladder match at Revolution came to a head on Friday night.
Ricky Starks tried to aid his stablemate, but Swerve Strickland evened the odds, allowing Keith Lee to deliver his finisher for the win. However, Team Taz beat down both Lee and Swerve, putting the former through a table to end the segment.
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