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Interview: NXT Superstar Keith Lee

wwe25 March 2020 09:49| © SuperSport
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We had an interview with NXT Superstar, Keith Lee, with the performer addressing the importance of entertainment as a distraction in testing times.

At a time like this, is entertainment important as a form of escapism?

“Sometimes these moments are very good for giving people a chance to reflect on life. Maybe for some, it will help reprioritize, and for those that don’t need it then I definitely think that having some form of entertainment…giving people an escape… whether it is training, or television – hopefully us – or in my case music or building a computer. There are so many different ways but having it available to take our minds off.”

What is it about NXT that has drawn in fans from around the world?

“It’s a mixture of things, from being inclusive, trying to make sure that the fans are enjoying whatever it is that they are watching, adapting to them in general, in essence giving them what they want… But also there is a certain level of passion that goes into it. I feel like there is not a lot of talent in the world that takes the amount of pride that we do, in trying to produce the greatest professional wrestling product that we possibly can.

"For me, the goal is to continue that trend and not only do that for NXT but also for my own brand, as a representative for a larger than normal athlete. It’s my duty to represent in a manner that makes me undeniable, not just for me, but for the people that come after me.”

What did you think of the reaction to your face off with Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble?

“In that moment it felt like that was where I was supposed to be… Even though I feel like, it was slightly unexpected the reaction that I got from 42 000 people. They really wanted Keith Lee to show out…They got something special in my opinion… Maybe in the future there is a chance that there is Keith Lee versus Brock Lesnar in a one on one match. I feel like I’m one of the few that can go toe to toe with him… Hopefully, that can come to fruition.”

If you could create an original show for the WWE Network, what would it be?

“In all honesty, my goal is to have a creation in which I am essentially Keith Lee in Anime form. I want that to be a part of my entrance, from Titantron to merchandise, things of that sort… I would have a wrestling-style Anime [show] but it would be wrestlers with superpowers. The ring would have to be probably four times the size of what we have… Tournament style fights with storylines outside of the ring… If Keith Lee were an Anime character I feel like he would be absolutely ridiculous wearing probably Baby Blue/Pink and probably just as expressive as I am in real life.”

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