Adam Cole Reportedly Sidelined with Concussion Issues – Adam Cole’s emotional appearance at AEW All In: Texas on Saturday night was a difficult moment for fans and talent alike, and now more clarity has emerged on the nature of the health issues forcing him to step away from the ring.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, Cole is currently dealing with concussion-related symptoms. The decision to remove him from the All In card and strip him of the AEW TNT Championship was made in the early hours of Saturday morning, after it became clear he “wasn’t feeling very good.” While exact details remain scarce, the report suggests the concussion may have occurred at some point earlier in the week, leading up to the pay-per-view event.
Backstage sources described the atmosphere at All In as “very emotional” in the wake of the late change, with Cole’s status sending shockwaves throughout the locker room. Cole appeared in front of the live crowd during the pay-per-view to address the situation directly. In a heartfelt speech, he told the fans he would be stepping away from wrestling “for a while” and admitted that he didn’t know whether he’d be able to return to the ring at all. The moment was met with chants of “Thank you, Adam” and support from his friends Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly, who came to the ring to embrace him.
Cole had been scheduled to defend the TNT Championship against Kyle Fletcher in a high-profile singles bout. Instead, the title was vacated, and a four-way match was held in its place. Dustin Rhodes emerged victorious over Fletcher, Daniel Garcia, and Sammy Guevara to claim the championship—marking his first singles title win in AEW.
This is not Cole’s first battle with concussion-related health issues. In 2022, Cole suffered a significant concussion at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and was sidelined for several months, missing a large portion of that year. He returned in 2023 but has since faced intermittent injury setbacks, including an ankle injury that delayed his planned tag run with MJF.
As of now, there is no timeline for Cole’s return, and AEW has not officially confirmed the diagnosis beyond his on-air remarks. However, given the sensitive nature of head injuries and his previous medical history, the promotion appears to be taking every precaution.
Cole remains one of AEW’s most beloved stars, and his vulnerability on Saturday served as a reminder of the physical toll professional wrestling takes. While fans await further updates, Cole’s message of gratitude and uncertainty struck a powerful chord: “I don’t want to think about retiring, but… I will love you forever.”
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Adam Cole Reportedly Sidelined with Concussion Issues
