During last night’s NXT TakeOver: Chicago II PPV Event, a highly-anticipated new and upcoming NXT Superstar made his NXT Television debut since joining the promotion. Prior to the NXT World Title Match between Aleister Black and Lars Sullivan, Keith Lee was shown sitting ringside inside the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois for the event.
After Keith Lee made his official NXT Television debut, WWE took to Twitter and wrote the following:
.@RealKeithLee is in the house! #NXTTakeOver pic.twitter.com/GsuZyKcwY8
— WWE (@WWE) June 17, 2018
WWE also posted the following announcement on Keith Lee’s arrival:
Keith Lee appears ringside at NXT TakeOver: Chicago II
Tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Chicago II has captivated the entire sports-entertainment world, including, it appears, one of the most lauded super-heavyweight wrestlers.
Former independent wrestling champion Keith Lee was seen at ringside during tonight’s huge WWE Network special event in Chi-Town.
The 300-plus-pounder, who goes by the nickname “Limitless,” has captured many titles on the independent circuit. He was also spotted in a WWE ring in April, defending the World Wrestling Network Championship against NXT Superstar Kassius Ohno at WrestleMania Axxess in New Orleans.
Though there’s no word on what Lee’s ringside seat means for his future, the sighting has already sent waves through the NXT Universe.
Lee then took to Twitter after TakeOver and responded to WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley praising him. You can see the exchange below between Foley and Lee along with another post-Takeover tweet from Lee:
I definitely see big things in @RealKeithLee’s future.#NXTTakeover https://t.co/twCVRiYIxz
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) June 17, 2018
Thank you very, very much Mick! You words mean more than you know. https://t.co/9WPcqtj23u
— Keith Lee (@RealKeithLee) June 17, 2018
I believe my grandparents would have been proud.
I believe my aunt would have been proud.
My world seems proud.
I am at peace. And I am grateful.
Looks like my little time off will be coming to an end sooner than later.#BaskInMyGlory #iAmLimitless https://t.co/db5LS638aK
— Keith Lee (@RealKeithLee) June 17, 2018