Keith Lee, the renowned wrestler who has been away from the ring since December 2023 due to medical reasons, has provided fans with a much-anticipated Keith Lee AEW return update. On Monday, Lee reassured supporters that he is confident about stepping back into the squared circle, although the timing and circumstances of his return remain unclear.
Responding to speculation and concern from a fan, Lee’s optimism was evident. He directly addressed his hiatus, emphasizing gratitude and encouragement for others. In his statement, Lee affirmed,
“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.
Lee’s remarks come amid mounting speculation about his possible return to AEW and the wrestling industry at large. Fans have been following his journey closely since he was declared medically unfit to compete at the end of 2023, hoping for updates on when he might be cleared for action. The wrestler has maintained a low profile, but this recent interaction reinvigorates hope for his future appearances.
MJF’s Feud With Andrade and Social Media Firestorm
Elsewhere in the wrestling world, tensions flared between MJF and Andrade following Andrade’s recent WWE release, which reportedly stemmed from disciplinary reasons. Soon after the news broke, MJF, who previously worked alongside Andrade in AEW, publicly tagged him in a series of tweets, both taunting and inviting him to socialize.
MJF’s initial message included remarks about his upcoming plans in Mexico and Canada, aimed at continuing his rivalry with Mistico. He wrote,
“Ay yo @AndradeElIdolo Ima be in Mexico beating the ever loving shit out of Mistico @CMLL_OFICIAL infront of all your broke ass country men. Lmk if you wanna grab a marg before I hope on my jet to Toronto to whoop mark briscoes hillbilly ass. — Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) September 13, 2025.”
Andrade replied to MJF’s overture with a middle finger emoji—a direct rejection that sparked further banter between the two.
Undeterred, MJF responded with
“Oh it’s like that? Okay, Perro. https://t.co/WyCJguxsVX — Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) September 15, 2025.”
These heated exchanges quickly made the rounds online, fueling discussion about Andrade’s next move following his WWE exit and whether he might re-engage with AEW, especially in light of MJF’s provocations.
Context: Ongoing Changes and Uncertainties in Wrestling
The current landscape of professional wrestling continues to shift, with incidents like Andrade’s WWE departure and Keith Lee’s health-related pause. The events involving notable figures such as Triple H, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Johnny Gargano, Tiffany Stratton, and Mark Briscoe highlight a period marked by both internal discipline and rising anticipation for major comebacks.
Lee’s message emphasizes personal resilience and perseverance, resonating with supporters while they await more concrete details about his AEW future. Meanwhile, other storylines—including MJF’s ongoing campaign against Mistico and public taunts involving Andrade—underscore the intensity and turbulence within wrestling’s top promotions.
The Significance of Keith Lee’s Update and What’s Ahead
Keith Lee’s assurance of a return stands as an encouraging sign for his loyal fanbase and for AEW, signaling that his journey may soon resume inside the ring. His optimistic tone offers hope amid uncertainty, at a time when wrestling audiences are eager for positive news amidst other turbulent developments in the industry. As for Andrade and MJF, their public confrontation hints at ongoing rivalries that may reshape the roster landscape in the months to come. Fans will continue to monitor both Lee’s recovery and the evolving situation with other key talent as 2025 unfolds.
Ay yo @AndradeElIdolo
Ima be in Mexico beating the ever loving shit out of Mistico @CMLL_OFICIAL infront of all your broke ass country men.
Lmk if you wanna grab a marg before I hope on my jet to Toronto to whoop mark briscoes hillbilly ass.
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) September 13, 2025
Oh it’s like that?
Okay, Perro. https://t.co/WyCJguxsVX
— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) September 15, 2025
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
