Adam Cole shares weirdest fan encounter in airport bathroom, describing one of his most memorable and unusual experiences as a public wrestling figure. During a recent conversation, the AEW TNT Champion recounted a surprising incident involving a fan inside an airport restroom.
Known for engaging with fans at autograph signings and via selfies, Adam Cole, who currently holds the TNT Championship, has experienced a range of public interactions. Despite being accustomed to meeting enthusiasts, Cole revealed that none matched the oddity of a particular moment while traveling. Speaking on The Ringer Wrestling Show, Cole discussed a time when he was simply using a restroom at an airport and was unexpectedly recognized.
“The weirdest interaction where someone has screamed, ‘Adam Cole bay-bay!’ is while I’m at the urinal in a bathroom in an airport,”
—Adam Cole, TNT Champion
He explained that during this private moment, a fan enthusiastically shouted his catchphrase, “Adam Cole bay-bay!” from across the room, catching him completely off guard. Discovering he’d been recognized in such a setting, Cole expressed his surprise as he turned to address the fan.
“Someone saw me and just yelled it. I’m there at the urinal and I turn around and I’m like, ‘Oh, hey! Okay.’”
—Adam Cole, TNT Champion
Unusual Fan Requests in Unexpected Places
Adam Cole shared that this was not an isolated incident of fans approaching him in unconventional locations. Within the same interview, Cole described a separate encounter in another restroom when a fan went so far as to tap him on the shoulder while he was at the urinal, requesting a picture despite the lack of privacy.
“I said, ‘Just give me a second and I’ll wash my hands and then I’ll take a picture with you,’”
—Adam Cole, TNT Champion
He recounted that while he agreed to the request—after first washing his hands—it remained one of the most unexpected and “wild” fan experiences he could recall. The TNT Champion noted that while he appreciates his supporters, these moments continue to surprise him.
“I did take the picture, but [it was a] wild request.”
—Adam Cole, TNT Champion
Celebrity Encounters Extend Beyond Wrestling
Adam Cole’s experiences highlight how celebrity status can lead to unusual fan behavior in public places. He is not alone in facing odd requests; the current WWE Women’s United States Champion recently spoke about a similar experience, underlining the unpredictable ways in which fans approach their idols at airports, bathrooms, or other everyday locations.
This glimpse into Adam Cole’s personal encounters offers a candid look at the challenges of fame and the sometimes-conflicted feelings celebrities may experience when meeting supporters under unexpected circumstances. As AEW and WWE stars continue to interact with the public, stories like Cole’s reflect the unique—and occasionally overwhelming—attention they receive well beyond the wrestling ring.
