Adam Cole is eager to get back into the ring, but AEW fans shouldn’t expect that to happen any time soon.
According to Fightful Select, the former ROH and NXT Champion has not attended recent AEW events and is reducing his travel schedule so he can recover as quickly as possible.
Cole hasn’t been able to wrestle since September 2023, when he broke his ankle in 3 places at AEW Grand Slam while jumping off the entrance ramp. The injury was undoubtedly painful and disappointing for Adam Cole. It also derailed the company’s top longterm main-event storyline based around his rocky friendship with MJF.
Britt Baker released several photos of Cole’s ankle, including an x-ray showing the breaks. She credited his determination and said his love of wrestling will ensure he gets back to doing what he loves.
This guy broke his ankle in 3 places on a freak accident. He still hobbled around on live tv because as we like to say “the show must go on”. @AdamColePro gives his entire heart and soul to pro wrestling. He’s one tough cookie and this is just a small bump in the road. He’ll be… pic.twitter.com/Aya1JWTTvF
— Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. (@RealBrittBaker) September 28, 2023
A month after the injury and approximately seven months ago, Cole checked in on social media. He thanked everyone who shown him support while he works through the most ‘emotionally challenging’ injury of his career.
Emotionally, this has been the most challenging injury of my career. Without question. Thank you to EVERYONE who has reached out & shown support. Means more than you know.
I will do everything in my power to get back to work doing what I love to do.
Because I’m #AdamColeBayBay
— Adam Cole (@AdamColePro) October 24, 2023
During his time away from wrestling, Cole is keeping busy with another one of his passions: gaming. He and fellow AEW wrestler Evil Uno recently launched the All Elite Arcade Podcast. New episodes are released each week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.
