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Adam Cole Was Reportedly Ready To Retire At AEW All In: Texas
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The emotional in-ring segment at AEW All In: Texas, where Adam Cole vacated the TNT Championship, was completely legitimate. According to a new report, the star's wrestling future is now in serious doubt following a legitimate injury. On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Live, host Bryan Alvarez provided details on the situation. He confirmed the severity of Cole's injury and the reality of what fans witnessed at the pay-per-view. A Legitimate Injury To Adam Cole Alvarez reported that Adam Cole suffered a legitimate concussion during his match against Kyle Fletcher on the Thursday night episode of AEW Collision, just two days before All In. "Kyle Fletcher lariated him right in the jaw, and he ended up with a concussion," Alvarez stated (H/T to He stressed that Cole's emotional promo at All In, where he vacated the title, was not part of a storyline. The pain and uncertainty were real. "Everything that you saw on television was 100% legitimate, everything he said, all of it," Alvarez said. Adam Cole's History Of Head Injuries This latest injury is especially concerning given Adam Cole's history with severe concussions. In 2022, he suffered a major concussion at the Forbidden Door pay-per-view that kept him out of action for nine months. During that time, Cole spoke openly about the severity of the injury, which included memory loss and a real fear that he would never be medically cleared to wrestle again. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Adam Cole appears onstage during the All Elite Wrestling Invades New York Comic Con panel during Day 3 of New York Comic Con 2021 at Jacob Javits Center... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Adam Cole appears onstage during the All Elite Wrestling Invades New York Comic Con panel during Day 3 of New York Comic Con 2021 at Jacob Javits Center on October 09, 2021 in New York City. More For him to suffer another significant concussion after returning from that career-threatening injury puts his future as an in-ring performer in serious jeopardy. The situation was reportedly so serious that Adam Cole was prepared to announce his retirement from professional wrestling live on the pay-per-view. Alvarez revealed that the decision to hold off on a final announcement was made to give Cole time. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "From what I can gather... he was pretty much ready to go out on Saturday and retire," Alvarez revealed. "And I guess... cooler heads prevailed, and it's exactly what he said. He was like, 'I'm not in the right headspace to make that decision right now.'" Alvarez concluded that Cole's future remains uncertain, and it will be up to Cole to make a final decision when he feels he is ready. In the wake of Cole vacating the TNT Championship, a four-way match was held at All In. The match saw Dustin Rhodes capture the title for the first time in his legendary career. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Newsweek
04-07-2025
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Randy Orton Reveals The Major WWE Backstage Change Under Triple H
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE veteran Randy Orton has revealed a significant positive change in the company's backstage culture, crediting Chief Content Officer Triple H for the new direction. The 14-time world champion shared a specific story that highlights a major shift in the company's priorities under the new leadership. Speaking on the "What's Your Story?" podcast with Stephanie McMahon, Orton discussed how the company now has a "family first" mentality. This is a change he says would have been unheard of in the past. Leading By Example In WWE Orton recalled a recent instance where he learned Triple H was not present at a television taping. When he asked where his boss was, he was told Triple H was attending his daughter Murphy's championship softball game. For Orton, this small act represented a monumental shift in the company's culture. "Just knowing that in the past that never would have happened, and knowing that now it's okay," Orton said (H/T "It's almost like, without even knowing it... he's leading by example." He explained that this leadership gives him confidence that he could also prioritize a major family event without fear of professional repercussions. "There's no question in my mind that if I say 'Hunter... I've got this thing, and... it's very important to me and my family and my kids... that I'm there,' there's no question in my mind that they'll say 'Done,'" Orton stated. "Like that is huge. That's everything." RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 2: Randy Orton enters the arena during Crown Jewel at Mohammed Abdo Arena on November 2, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 2: Randy Orton enters the arena during Crown Jewel at Mohammed Abdo Arena on November 2, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WWE/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Randy Orton's Perspective This cultural shift is especially meaningful coming from a star like Orton, who has been with WWE for 25 years. For decades, the industry was known for its grueling "grind" schedule, where performers often worked through injuries and missed major family milestones. The idea of a top executive, let alone a top talent, missing a TV taping for a family event was often seen as a lack of dedication. Orton himself has recently gained a new perspective after returning from a career-threatening back injury that required spinal fusion surgery. After more than a year away, he understands the importance of life outside the ring, making Triple H's new "family first" approach all the more significant to veterans who have spent their lives on the road. The praise is also powerful given the long and often violent history between Randy Orton and Triple H. Triple H originally brought a young Orton into WWE as his protégé in the Evolution faction, but their relationship famously imploded when Orton won his first World Heavyweight Championship. This led to a years-long, bloody rivalry that was one of the defining feuds of the Ruthless Aggression era. For Orton to now be the one praising Triple H's leadership shows the immense respect that has developed between the two former rivals over their storied careers. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
10-06-2025
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Released WWE Star Wants To Join AEW
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former WWE star Nixon Newell, previously known as Tegan Nox, recently expressed a strong desire to join All Elite Wrestling but revealed she does not believe the company is currently interested in signing her. After being released from her WWE contract in November 2024, Newell has been navigating free agency. During an interview on the Wrestling in the Middle podcast (H/T to she was direct about her interest in working for AEW. "I would love to go there. There's so many people there that I want to wrestle," Newell stated. She specifically mentioned wanting to renew her old rivalry with a top AEW star. "I really want to tangle with Toni Storm again. I wrestled Toni, yes, many years on the Indies. So I'd like to, you know, revisit that," she said. Despite her enthusiasm for potential dream matches, Newell was candid about her perception of AEW's interest in her as a free agent. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "So I am more than willing, AEW, to talk about some stuff," she said, before adding a dose of reality. "As far as I know, I don't think there's an interest from them, which is a shame. But I would love to go there." HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Sami Zayn talks to the crowd after winning his match during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Sami Zayn talks to the crowd after winning his match during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Alex BierensNewell signed with WWE in 2017, having runs in both NXT UK and NXT before being called up to the main roster in July 2021 as Shotzi's tag team partner. Plagued by significant injuries early in her WWE tenure, her career never reached the heights many had predicted. Now a free agent, Newell says her main goal is to get back in the ring consistently and prove what she can do. She also named ROH and TNA as other promotions on her "bucket list." "I want to wrestle everywhere and anywhere at this point," she affirmed. "I gotta show people that I can do what I do best, and I just need the opportunity to be able to show people." Nox is a talented wrestler who huch to offer to other promotions. Hopefully, she can find work soon. WWE had her shelved on the main roster near the end of her tenure. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
