Adam Coles unexpected absence from AEW All In: Texas wasnt a storyline twistit was a real-life scare that upended Tony Khans plans just hours before the show.
During an interview on Good Karma Wrestling, Khan revealed that Cole had been fully scheduled to defend the TNT Championship, but things unraveled fast. After finishing up the ROH event the night before, Khan said his brief window for sleep was interrupted by a call that changed the show.
Cole contacted Khan and admitted he was feeling off. The AEW President said there was no debateno push to gut it outjust a mutual understanding that wrestling was off the table.
Rather than shuffle things behind the scenes, Khan gave Cole the mic and let him explain the situation directly to the crowd. It was a difficult moment, but one both men felt was necessary.
Still, Cole blamed himself in the segment, something Khan wasnt okay with.
With Cole out, AEW pivoted fastbooking Dustin Rhodes to win the now-vacant TNT Title. The match delivered, but Coles emotional promo and Tony Khans honest breakdown show how serious the situation really was.
This wasnt just a title changeit was a real-life health decision in the middle of AEWs biggest weekend. And for now, theres no word on whenor ifAdam Cole will be back in the ring.
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