WWE NXT North American Champion Keith Lee took to Twitter this evening to add his own story to the “#SpeakingOut” movement on social media.
Lee recalled a troubling experience he went through in 2016 or 2017 while in Dallas, Texas.
“Not out of spite. Not because I want to cause anyone harm. Not out of hate or anger. I simply want you to know… #YouAreNotAlone. I am #SpeakingOut,” he captioned the tweet with.
The full story from Lee’s tweet reads like this:
“I am going to share a story with you that very, VERY few know. I am watching friends and associates #SpeakOut. I am noticing how much strength it is taking for them to bring forth their stories. I shall share one of my own.
“I cannot lock down the time frame because of how hazy it was for me. However, I was living in TX still during this time. Perhaps 2016 or 2017. I was in Dallas for an event, or maybe just to visit family. Afterwards, I went to an old bar I would sometimes visit and sing at.
“It had been some time, so I was unfamiliar with the atmosphere. But the vibe of the music kept me interested. Eventually I got to sing a song. Afterward, a young lady asked to sit with me. I was alone so I did not mind and welcomed her.
“We went on to talk about the beauty of music and books. Random philosophies on life. It truly was a pleasant conversation. I am often told I am….. oblivious…. when someone is interested in me. And I would have to concur as I did not realize the interest until she blatantly expressed it. To which I declined as I was taken at the time.
“She was disappointed, but still pleasant. She would continue to make passes throughout the night, citing all that she wanted to do to me. I politely declined and explained I enjoyed the company, but that chat could not continue. I then offered to buy her a drink as an apology before I headed to the restroom. She declined and said that she’d buy me one because she enjoyed my song so much, that I could go ahead for the bathroom. I expressed gratitude and went to put in a song before heading for the restroom.
“I would return to fresh drinks. We’d continue discussing the types training I do. I’d try to get her to sing, but she would act shy and decline, saying she enjoyed listening to others, but didn’t want attention on her. I even offered help with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ It’s kind of my go to when people are nervous about karaoke. I try to be inviting. And that sing is pure fun! Unfortunately… it’s right around here things become extremely fuzzy for me. No matter how much I rack my brain, all I find myself able to recall is struggling to make it to the stage….. I recall waking up naked in a hotel room (I don’t even recall if it was my own room), confused and in a panic. I was fortunate enough to have my essentials such as wallet and phone. But… who knows what all I lost
“To this day…. I know not what happened. I have tried to forget about it ever since…. But I tell this story, so people understand. Anyone can be a victim. ANYONE. It is why I randomly stopped drinking. And why it remains such a rarity to this day.”
Lee made a follow-up tweet and commented on Wednesday’s NXT TV match against Johnny Gargano and Finn Balor with his title on the line. The winner will go on to the July 8 episode for a “Winner Takes All” match against NXT Champion Adam Cole.
“Today….I have shared something with you that neither my closest friends, nor my family knew. And now, I shall find a way to focus on tomorrow. #ChinUp #ChestOut #ForwardMarch #TheGrindContinues,” Lee wrote in the follow-up tweet.
Lee usually worked for ROH in 2016-2017, and then worked for EVOLVE and other indies, including Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, from 2017-2018. He was signed by WWE in 2018.
You can see Lee’s full tweets below:
Not out of spite.
Not because I want to cause anyone harm.
Not out of hate or anger.
I simply want you to know… #YouAreNotAlone
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I am #SpeakingOut pic.twitter.com/PKq2oxgIVD— Hopeful Lee (@RealKeithLee) June 23, 2020
Today….I have shared something with you that neither my closest friends, nor my family knew.
And now, I shall find a way to focus on tomorrow. #ChinUp #ChestOut #ForwardMarch #TheGrindContinues https://t.co/dg0dGzdTCD
— Hopeful Lee (@RealKeithLee) June 23, 2020
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