Keith Lee "Fought Death" During WWE Absence (VIDEO)

Andy H. Murray & Phil Chambers on Keith Lee's WWE absence, Hangman Page, All Out, CM Punk & more!

Join WhatCulture's Andy H. Murray and Phil Chambers as they bring you Friday's rundown of all the latest wrestling news.

Today's video begins with Keith Lee, who has just released a video talking about his long absence from WWE earlier this year (00:35), revealing the battles with COVID-19 and a potentially life-threatening heart issue that kept him sidelined for five months.

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We switch over to AEW after that, as the real reason behind Hangman Page's absence from the All Out 2021 card is revealed (03:48).

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From there, we've got some words from CM Punk on why he doesn't watch the current WWE product (05:04).

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Our final story revolves around the ever-changing situation down in NXT, as the developmental brand passed up on somebody considered a can't-miss prospect following a recent tryout (06:52). This comes at a time when Vince McMahon is looking to shift developmental back to bigger, younger wrestlers.

As always, today's news video closes with your Twitter questions.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.