Ranking The Success Of Every WWE Star To Debut In The Crowd At NXT TakeOver
9. Keith Lee (TakeOver: Chicago II)
If you think the modern day wrestling world is devoid of talented big men, then you probably have never had the pleasure of seeing Keith Lee in action.
The 300-plus pounder honed his craft in EVOLVE, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Ring of Honor before signing with WWE in the summer of 2018. He appeared in the crowd at NXT TakeOver: Chicago II, and although he isn't nearly as notable of a name as some of the other stars on this list, it was clear from the get-go that officials had high hopes for him.
Lee made an immediate impact in NXT by stacking up victories against Marcel Barthel, Luke Menzies and Kona Reeves, impressing everyone with his unbelievable athleticism. He eventually set his sights on Lars Sullivan, and although he fell short of victory, he looked very credible in defeat.
Since then, he's been mixing it up with the likes of Kassius Ohno, Adam Cole and Donovan Dijak. An undisclosed injury halted his momentum a bit earlier this year, but his hot return to action on the May 15 episode of NXT TV put him back on the right path to singles gold in NXT.
Prepare to bask in his glory.