Real reason why former NXT Champion Keith Lee was asked to undergo further training at the performance center by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon revealed.
It was recently reported that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon wasn’t very pleased with the working ability of a few big men in his promotion. As a result, he ordered them to go back to the performance center and train for two classes per week.
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Most names on the list are of wrestlers who have recently transitioned from other sports to wrestling. Keith Lee also somehow finds him is name in there. NXT’s first and only double champion has suffered a shameful demotion. Many believed he was ‘caught up in the group’. Maybe he was only there for some finetuning, However, it seems that the decision was very intentional.
Real reason why Keith Lee was asked to undergo further training revealed
According to Ringside News, the WWE patriarch, Vince McMahon, ‘doesn’t see it in him’. They were told that since the WWE isn’t broadcasting in front of a live audience, “Vince can only go by what he feels. or what Kevin Dunn says on headsets.”
Vince is only willing to listen to Bruce Prichard, Kevin Dunn and a few select others. Unfortunately for Lee however, those that Vince is willing to listen to also believe that he needs work.
We have a DETAILED exclusive coming about Keith Lee’s current situation on the WWE main roster, why he was sent to training, and influences around Vince McMahon who aren’t smartening him up about how incredibly OVER Lee is with fans. Essentially, Vince “doesn’t get it” with him
— Steve Carrier of Ringside News (@steve_carrier) December 12, 2020
This news comes as a surprise considering the video from the latest Keith Lee documentary showcasing how much in awe of Lee Vince was.
Seeing Vince McMahon in his element directing/producing a new talent in Keith Lee is pretty cool.
(From the WWE 24 on Keith Lee that dropped on WWE Network today) pic.twitter.com/xwr9NugCY9
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) December 6, 2020
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