Quick Info
| Profession | Professional wrestler |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/11/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Wichita Falls, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Keith Lee
15/07/2026
Wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez said on Wrestling Observer Live that industry sources believe Keith Lee has retired from in-ring competition, though he could not confirm this. The report came alongside news that Lee and Mia Yim had divorced, and Lee has not wrestled since December 2023 and has not returned to the ring despite stating in 2025 that his health had improved.
08/06/2026
Fightful Select reported that AEW had held internal discussions about a possible return for Keith Lee several months earlier, but no timetable was set. The report also said there was no sign Lee had entered AEW's medical clearance process, and it was unclear whether the discussions had reached him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Keith Lee is an American professional wrestler from Wichita Falls, Texas, who competed on the independent circuit, in Ring of Honor, WWE's NXT and Raw brands, and in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He has been absent from in-ring competition since late 2023 due to injury. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.88 m |
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| Finishing Move | Big Bang Catastrophe |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Texas A&M University |
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| Notes | Played college football before turning to professional wrestling |
Personal Life
| Residence | Paducah, Kentucky (listed), Orlando, Florida (listed) |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Mia Yim (divorce reported in 2026) |
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| Engagement | February 11, 2021 |
Career
| Debut | February 2005, on the Texas independent circuit (as Keith Paine) |
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| WWE Tenure | May 2018 to November 2021 |
| AEW Debut | February 9, 2022 |
| Last Match Status | No in-ring appearance since December 2023; still listed on AEW roster as of mid-2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His grandmother, a wrestling fan, introduced him to the sport at a young age. | |
| 2. He debuted on the independent circuit under the name Keith Paine. | |
| 3. He was released from WWE in November 2021. | |
| 4. He was trained by Killer Tim Brooks. | |
| 5. He later disclosed that he suffered heart inflammation after being diagnosed with COVID-19 during his WWE main roster period. |
