Fans express concern over recent social media post by Keith Lee

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Fans express concern over recent social media post by Keith Lee
Summary

Wrestler Keith Lee faces public scrutiny following a recent social media post featuring spiritual leader Darius J. Wright. The image, which shows Lee posing alongside Wright, has triggered widespread concern among fans regarding his current associations. Lee has been absent from AEW television for nearly three years, with his last recorded appearance occurring during a win over Brian Cage on the December 23, 2023, episode of AEW Collision. While fans have reached out to AEW President Tony Khan requesting a wellness check, neither Lee nor any representatives have issued a statement regarding the situation. Wright is identified on his personal website as an explorer of consciousness and non-physical reality. The lack of recent updates on Lee's career status has amplified existing fan speculation surrounding his personal life.

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  • •Keith Lee shared an image on social media with spiritual leader Darius J. Wright.
  • •Lee last performed on AEW Collision on December 23, 2023.
  • •Fans have requested that Tony Khan check on the status of the wrestler.
  • •No official statement has been released by Lee or his associates regarding the post.
Latest Updates
  • 3:30 PMCageside Seats — Fans express concern for Keith Lee after ex-WWE and AEW wrestler resurfaces on social media
  • 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Fans concerned as ex-WWE star Keith Lee’s latest image surfaces: ‘Definitely a cult’
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Former WWE NXT and AEW Tag Team champion Keith Lee has been out of action for so long, his name doesn’t even come up when fans are bandying about surprise returns (as of June, Lee was still under AEW contract). But he re-entered the online conversation yesterday (Sept. 10) when he posted this on social media: @dariusjwrighthttps://t.co/8E4chppSOr pic.twitter.com/qCR0GbsX4i — Loving Lee (@RealKeithLee) September 10, 2026 The tagged “Darius J. Wright” is someone who hasn’t posted on X/Twitter in 14 years. The linked “Darius J. Wright” is a “a consciousness explorer known for fully conscious out of body experiences and direct investigation of non physical reality. His work presents a practical framework for understanding consciousness, life after death, and the deeper structure of existence.” Since 2023, the Darius J. Wright pictured with Lee claims to have his used his “AYDA (Awaken Your Dormant Abilities) Method” to reach millions online, and amass “a growing body of verified firsthand testimonies.” Much of Wright’s work seems to focus on the “life after death” piece, and many of the interviews with him posted online focus on near death experiences. Lee shared in 2021 that a lengthy WWE layoff was due to heart inflammation discovered after a case of COVID, and that could have killed him had he wrestled without getting treatment. Last year, Lee indicated he was “good to go”, but the impact his health issues may have had on his career is one reason fans are worried about the big man attaching himself to someone like Wright. This has mostly taken the form of worrying that Lee has joined “a cult”, a not-completely-unreasonable assumption for someone to make after spending time on Wright’s website and social media. Some of that has been expressed in humorous or alarmist ways, with people tagging AEW’s Tony Khan or Lee’s ex-wife Mia “Michin” Yim asking them to intervene. Others have acknowledged that one photo doesn’t tell us everything, and have offered Lee counsel with less strings attached than Wright’s “Great Work”: I will say this – if you are searching for something bigger than us Mr. Lee, there are many spiritual teachers out there who aren't going to make you pay to learn. Cults do that. — Mike B. (@MVB12783) September 11, 2026 Keith, genuinely coming from a place of respect: keep questioning everything, including Darius and The Great Work. You don't have to take my word for it. Just make sure you're free to question the teachings, the teacher, and the group without being punished for questioning. — Brennan* (@mdbrennan535) September 11, 2026 While also acknowledging that we only have whatever small glimpses into their lives that they allow us, it does appear Lee’s been through major health issues that may still be impacting his ability to work and had a marriage dissolve in the last few years. That’s enough to send anyone looking for answers and direction. Let’s just hope that Keith Lee is pursuing those things with an open mind and a closed wallet, and can find some peace without being taken advantage of.

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Last seen on AEW television almost three years ago, Keith Lee’s AEW absence has been a major talking point for several years now. Lee was last in a win over Brian Cage on the Dec. 23, 2023 episode of AEW Collision. Absent for almost three years, there have been no confirmed updates regarding Lee’s status until now. While there has recently been […] The post Fans concerned as ex-WWE star Keith Lee’s latest image surfaces: ‘Definitely a cult’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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