AEW Adam Cole Steps Away Indefinitely Due to Health Issues

Adam Cole was pulled from his scheduled TNT Championship match at AEW All In: Texas 2025 due to not being medically cleared, reportedly because of ongoing health issues including a concussion. During the event, Cole delivered an emotional speech in which he apologized to fans and indicated he would be stepping away from in-ring competition for an indefinite period, though he stopped short of announcing retirement. AEW founder Tony Khan officially vacated the TNT Championship, which was subsequently contested in a four-way match won by Dustin Rhodes. Cole’s Paragon stablemates, Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly, showed visible support as Cole thanked fans for their continued encouragement throughout his career. WWE superstar Xavier Woods, a close friend of Cole, expressed sympathy following the announcement. The wrestling community remains hopeful for Cole’s recovery, while the exact nature and duration of his health issues remain undisclosed.