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Keith Lee made his shocking debut on AEW Dynamite, battling Isiah Kassidy for the right to qualify for the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match. Owner Tony Khan had been teasing a blockbuster signing over the weekend and as it turned out, it was the Limitless One.
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The crowd in Atlantic City erupted for the former NXT Champion as he entered the arena, looking refreshed and sporting his old gear. Time away from the business has done him good as Lee impressed in his debut match against the Private Party member. Keith Lee even flung Isiah Kassidy halfway across the ring in a highlight moment before handily defeating the smaller wrestler in dominating fashion.
Now that Lee is #AllElite, what can fans expect going forward? Here are five ways the company can book the heavyweight after his Dynamite debut.
#5. Put Keith Lee in an AEW TNT title program with champion Sammy Guevara
This looks to be coming to fruition. With Keith Lee's victory over Isiah Kassidy, he automatically enters the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match, which will take place at the Revolution pay-per-view. The winner will face current TNT Champion Sammy Guevara for a future title match.
Lee would be an immediate threat to Guevara and make a formidable challenger. Guevara's high-flying skills and Lee's freakish strength and agility would make for a great clash and an entertaining battle. The Inner Circle member can easily bump around for the big man and make him look like a million bucks.
The bigger question would be whether AEW pulls the trigger on Lee immediately dethroning the young champion. It'd be a mouthwatering match-up that'd excite fans and present Lee as a big deal right off the bat.
#4. Keith Lee could go on a dominant heel run in AEW
One thing AEW could do with Keith Lee different from his WWE run is present him as a heelish character. While this could pose a difficult challenge as he was one of the most popular babyfaces during his NXT stint, it could be a refreshing change of pace for the agile big man.
Keith would demand fans bask in his glory and crush the smaller-sized wrestlers, racking up multiple victories. By showing off an unexpected mean streak, Keith could incorporate newer elements that push his character forward while keeping the things that made him popular with the audience.
Imagine Lee facing off against beloved wrestlers such as Jungle Boy, Darby Allin, or CM Punk. It's quite the menacing prospect.
#3. Keith Lee could enlist Mark Henry as his mentor/manager
During his debut match on Dynamite, Keith Lee's in-ring dominance led veteran commentator Jim Ross to compare him to a younger Mark Henry. The similarities are there for all to see. Both are similar-sized heavyweight wrestlers and have held multiple championships in WWE.
Now that Henry has taken on a backstage role in the company, this could be the perfect way to bring him back on TV while giving the rub to Keith Lee. Seeing the two behemoths together would make for an awe-inspiring sight. They could even team up occasionally if Henry decides to get back in the ring for a brief run. It gives Lee an ally to back him up against a roster full of factions and alliances.
#2. Keith Lee could rekindle his rivalry with Adam Cole in AEW
AEW could bring former rivals face-to-face with Keith Lee and Adam Cole. The two had a storied history in NXT. Lee defeated Cole at the 2020 Great American Bash to become the NXT and North American Champion on the former black and gold brand.
They could've been a pairing on the main roster if WWE Chairman Vince McMahon had his way. But as rivals, they delivered stellar matches that highlighted each wrestler's strengths.
Now that they're in the same company again, Tony Khan can easily revisit this box-office rivalry and present it as a marquee match at a future AEW show.
#1. Keith Lee could challenge for the AEW World Championship
On the same Dynamite that featured Keith Lee's debut, the main event was the Texas Death Match for the AEW World Championship between Hangman Page and Lance Archer. The brutal and bloody affair led to Page defeating his bigger opponent and vanquishing another challenger to the throne.
Judging from the reaction to Lee, fans still consider him a star attraction deserving the main event spotlight as he did in NXT. It won't be outside the realm of possibility that Khan immediately pushes Lee to the top to battle Page, even if it's a one-off match.
The Cowboy will always require top-line opponents to pad out his title run, and Lee could pose a legitimate threat to his reign. Fans already see Limitless One as a future world champion, and if he can string together a run of victories, that could come to fruition.
