Adam Cole vacates AEW TNT Title citing health issues, announces extended absence
relinquishes AEW TNT Title during
All In: Texas
Adam Cole officially vacated the
AEW TNT Championship
during the All In: Texas event, citing ongoing
health issues
. The announcement was made during an in-ring address where Cole confirmed he would be taking an indefinite leave from All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The promotion has not disclosed the nature of Cole's medical concerns.
Cole, a prominent figure in AEW and
professional wrestling
, stated, 'It's really hard to put this into words, but I wanted to come out here and talk to you all. Very sorry that I let everybody down and I can't wrestle tonight.'
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The wrestler added, 'I have some health issues going on at the moment that not only will not allow me to defend this championship tonight, but I am going to be gone for a while.'
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During his remarks, Cole expressed gratitude for fan support and acknowledged the possibility of retirement, though he emphasized he was not ready to make that decision.
'I don't even want to think about talking about retiring because I am not in the right headspace,' he said. 'But I wanted to have this opportunity to come out and talk to you all, if this is indeed goodbye, because you are the best damn wrestling fans in the world.'
AEW star acknowledges fan support and career journey
Adam Cole reflected on his journey in professional wrestling, crediting the fans for helping fulfill a lifelong dream. 'Since I was nine years old, I've always dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. It's all I ever wanted to do, and all of you made that dream come true for me,' he said.
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He continued, 'You've supported me across multiple promotions all over the world you have no idea how much that means to me. With my highest moments and recently my lowest moments, all of you have been so supportive every step of the way and, damn it, I will love you forever. Thank you so much.'
Cole also took the time to thank the AEW fanbase and the company as a whole: 'From me, honestly, from everybody at AEW, thank you for making AEW what it is. Thank you for making AEW so special and thank you all so damn much for changing my life. I love you always.'
Following his address, Adam Cole was met in the ring by fellow wrestlers Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong, who embraced him in a show of support.
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