WWE: Keith Lee on Origin of “Bask in My Glory,” Toni Storm Injury Update

Keith Lee Interview

Keith Lee was interviewed by WWE.com and talked about how Dusty Rhodes inspired his “bask in my glory” catch phrase, how he’s settling in in NXT and more. Here are a few highlights:

WWE.COM: You’ve finally made it to NXT. How are you settling in?

LEE: Wonderfully. There is so much to learn and a lot of training to be had. Being intellectually stimulated is something I enjoy greatly. I was rather imbalanced when I first came here. But the training has been efficiently bringing balance my way. I’ve regained a lot of strength that I was unsure would return, so I am more than grateful for that. I can’t wait to see how much further I progress.

WWE.COM: You’ve had quite the road to get here. I understand you had your first WWE tryout 10 years ago?

LEE: Indeed. It’s been eventful, long and educational. I had a five-day tryout in 2008, a three-day tryout in 2011, and in 2013 I was part of the first tryout group at the WWE Performance Center. I believe there were 32 of us there.

WWE.COM: Tell us more about how the late “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes made a lasting impression on you.

LEE: When I first met and worked with him, he let me know how much and where I lacked. I applied his words and honed myself. During the 2013 tryout, if you were going to show who you were on a microphone, you had to do it in front of The American Dream. When I finished, he pulled me aside and said to me, “That’s it, baby. You’ve got a presence I can literally bask in. Take it and do what you want.” And thus, “Bask in my glory” was born. It is now something I hold very dear.

WWE.COM: Here in NXT, you’ve adopted the moniker of “Limitless.” What’s the motivation behind it?

LEE: Originally, I used that word to express my abilities in the ring. There is a wide array of things I am capable of that only some are aware of. However, over time, this is something that has morphed into a lifestyle. Very often, I can be found on my social media talking about “the grind.” The grind is essentially the push to be better than you were the day before. Or the drive for whatever goals you set. Some never set or chase goals. Failure is a scary thing. It embarrasses some. Some don’t face failure very well. Being “Limitless” is about being willing to come face-to-face with failure and do everything in your power to overcome it. I want to teach people that it’s okay to fail, so long as you are willing to get up and grind to overcome that failure. Look at me. I have failed. And failed. And failed. And failed. And failed.

But, I did not give in. Everyone’s variables are different, but I managed to find ways to stay motivated. Whether it was myself or someone else who uplifted me, I overcame failure. Now I am ready to shine bright. Because even if no one else believes it, I already know it. My potential, my abilities, my upside, my future, they are all much like me: Limitless.

Toni Storm Injury Update

This post contains spoilers for NXT UK and the Mae Young Classic

As mentioned, Toni Storm suffered an injury at the NXT UK tapings this past Sunday and had to pull out from two indie shows this weekend.

According to Dave Meltzer, the injury “is not believed to be too serious at this point.” However, he also said that Storm suffered a spine injury… which sounds pretty bad. She has not been evaluated yet, so there is no official word on the extent of the injury or how much time she may miss. She was able to walk backstage on her own after suffering the injury.

Storm is scheduled to face Io Shirai in the finals of the Mae Young Classic at the WWE Evolution PPV on October 28.