Keith Lee
Quick Facts
Biography
Keith Lee (born 1984-1985) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Evolve. He is known for his work on the American independent circuit, where he competes for promotions such as Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Evolve, Beyond Wrestling, All American Wrestling (AAW) and Inspire Pro Wrestling.
Early life
Lee was introduced to professional wrestling at a young age by his grandmother, who was a fan herself, and credits her with inspiring him to pursue a career in professional wrestling. Lee played college football, but quit to become a professional wrestler.
Professional wrestling career
Evolve (2017–present)
After leaving Ring Of Honor, Lee signed with Evolve Wrestling in January 2017, and made his debut on January 27, losing to Chris Hero. He made his return in February at Evolve 78, defeating Zack Sabre Jr. The following night, he defeated Tracy Williams. Lee received his first championship opportunity in Evolve at Evolve 87 in June, when he unsuccessfully challenged Matt Riddle for the WWN Championship.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2017–present)
Lee made his Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) debut on March 18, 2017 at Nice Boys (Don't Play Rock N' Roll]], competing in a triple threat match against Sami Callihan and Brian Cage, won by Cage. He returned in April at Game Over, Man, losing to Jeff Cobb. On May 19 at Head Like A Cole, he won his first match in PWG, defeating Trevor Lee. He followed this up by defeating Lio Rush and Trent? at Pushin Forward Back on July 7. In September, Lee made it to the finals of the 2017 Battle of Los Angeles, where he was defeated by Ricochet. Lee's quarterfinal match against Donovan Dijak was awarded a five-star rating by Dave Meltzer.
The Crash (2017–present)
Lee made his debut for Mexican promotion The Crash on June 23, 2017, teaming with Jeff Cobb to defeat Brian Cage and Willie Mack.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Ground Zero (Fireman's carry dropped into a scoop powerslam)
- Spirit Bomb (Pop-up elevated sitout powerbomb)
- Signature moves
- Meteor (Topè con hilo)
- Powerslam
- Moonsault, occasionally from the top rope
- Plancha, occasionally with a corkscrew
- Multiple suplex variations
- Belly-to-belly
- Release German
- Vertical
- Side slam backbreaker
- Dropkick
- Double handed chop
- Nicknames
- "Blackzilla"
- "Limitless"
- "Bask In My Glory"
Championships and accomplishments
- Inspire Pro Wrestling
- Inspire Pro Pure Prestige Championship (1 time)
- North American Wrestling Allegiance
- NAWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Li Fang
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him #100 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2017
- VIP Wrestling
- VIP Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- VIP Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Shane Taylor
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- 5 Star Match (2017) vs. Donovan Dijak on September 3
- Xtreme Championship Wrestling
- XCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- XCW TNT Championship (1 time)