PWTorch has learned from multiple sources that independent standout Keith Lee has officially signed with the WWE and is expected to report to NXT in the near future after finishing up his independent dates in May.
Rumors swirled in early March that the WWE had heavy interest in Keith Lee, in which Lee himself never denied.
Lee’s final PWG appearance has been announced for May 25.
Lee has also recently confirmed on Twitter that he will not be on the EVOLVE event in Melrose, Mass in June when he was asked by a fan if he was making any appearances in the New England area.
Lee is signed for EVOLVE’s upcoming events in the Detroit area on May 19 and Chicago on May 20. On May 20, Lee will face Matt Riddle for the EVOLVE Championship in what is being booked as the final encounter between the two.
Lee received mixed reviews from WWE officials for his match against Kassius Ohno at Axxess during WrestleMania weekend. One source from WWE noted that right now Lee is a guy with a rep for doing moves and he’s going to have to adjust his style once he arrives in WWE.