Adam Cole, who has been missing from AEW television for a lengthy period, recently shared a personal update on social media amid his ongoing hiatus. After quickly rising to prominence in WWE‘s NXT brand, Cole transitioned to AEW in 2021, aiming to establish himself within the Jacksonville-based promotion. However, a series of injuries throughout 2023 and into 2024 sidelined him for much of the time.
During the AEW All Out 2025 pay-per-view event, Cole emotionally addressed the audience and announced he would be relinquishing the TNT Championship due to a serious, undisclosed health issue, leaving his in-ring future uncertain. Despite his continued absence, Cole connected with fans through an Instagram story, sharing a tender moment about his dog growing up and expressing his fondness for the band Expedition 33.
“She’s growing up so fast. And E33 has way too many great songs.”
AEW President Tony Khan Comments on Cole’s Health Status
AEW President and CEO Tony Khan provided remarks regarding Cole’s condition at the AEW Worlds End 2025 pay-per-view. Khan disclosed that there is no new health information but expressed hope for Cole’s well-being and excitement about his involvement with AEW.
“There’s certainly no pressure. I was just really happy to hear from Cole, and I thought the fans would be so happy to see him. As we said when he spoke earlier, we want Adam Cole to be involved in AEW. I don’t have any health updates other than to say you can see he’s doing well, and he’s excited about AEW,” Khan stated.
As Adam Cole navigates challenges outside the ring, the wrestling world watches closely to see if he will return to competition at some point in the future.
