Former WWN champion Keith Lee made his first on-screen appearance for WWE yesterday at NXT Takeover: Chicago II.

Lee was sitting ringside and was shown on camera before the start of the of the NXT title match. The 34-year-old Texas native made his pro wrestling debut in 2005 and has taken the indie scene by storm over the past few years, wrestling for Ring of Honor, Evolve, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and others.

Lee signed a deal with the company around two months ago and even appeared at WrestleMania Axxess wrestling Kassius Ohno. Lee is expected to start training at the WWE Performance Center imminently.