"Must take the time to say thank you" - Absent AEW star pens heartfelt message

A popular AEW star sent a heartfelt message to the fans amidst his long-time hiatus from the company. This would be the star's first update in a while. The name in question would be Keith Lee.

The Limitless One has not been seen in the ring since December. He was booked to compete at the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view that same month but had to pull out due to an underlying injury. Despite getting surgery for this already, he has yet to be cleared for an in-ring return.

On X/Twitter, Keith Lee sent his best wishes to all the fans who have been sending messages to him. He mentioned that he wanted to quickly tell them that things were not done yet, and he had been hanging on.

"I certainly don't see them all, but I have seen many. I must take the time to say thank you. And I must take the time to tell you.... we are not done. Hang in there, just like I am. Whatever it is.... the time will come. Let's move forward. Oh. And don't forget to go vote," Lee posted.

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Latest update on Keith Lee's status amidst AEW hiatus

Earlier this month, an update regarding the former NXT Champion's status surfaced, but it seems that there has been little to no progress regarding a possible return for him.

According to Fightful Select, Keith Lee has yet to receive clearance for an in-ring return because he is still recovering from the undisclosed medical issue that has been plaguing him for some time. This is not the best of updates, seeing as he has missed action for more than ten months.

Lee has unfinished business in AEW, but only time will tell when he'll be ready to once more showcase his talents against one of the best rosters in the world. This year, the landscape of the promotion has changed drastically, so it'll be interesting to see where he fits in now.

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