Donnie Yen paid tribute to Bruce Lee in "Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen" by incorporating elements of Lee's jeet kune do fighting style into his performance. This was a deliberate choice to honor the martial arts master, as mentioned in various sources including an article from the Northwest Asian Weekly. Yen's portrayal of Chen Zhen, a character made iconic by Bruce Lee in "Fist of Fury" (1976), was intended to be iconic enough for a younger generation who may not have seen the original performance. Furthermore, Yen has expressed his deep respect for Bruce Lee on multiple occasions, stating that he would not let Lee down and acknowledging Lee's unsurpassed skills. This tribute is part of a broader pattern of homage to Bruce Lee in Donnie Yen's work, as seen in other films and interviews.