Adam Cole’s AEW future is still up in the air, and the latest update suggests fans shouldn’t expect to see him back anytime soon.
During a recent Fightful Select Q&A, Sean Ross Sapp was asked directly about Cole’s health and possible return timeline. His response made it clear that there hasn’t been any real movement toward getting Cole back in the ring — or even traveling with AEW.
Sapp explained that, based on everything he’s heard, Cole’s situation looks nearly identical to where things stood months ago when he stepped away from in-ring competition.
“There are no plans for him to wrestle that I’ve heard of. There hasn’t been discussion of him traveling with AEW or doing anything on the road for them. I think he’s pretty well in the same boat that he was back in July, unfortunately.”
Cole hasn’t wrestled since July 2025, when he made the difficult decision to vacate the TNT Championship due to injury issues. Since then, updates have been limited, and this latest information suggests that AEW is still taking an extremely cautious approach with his recovery. Even with the uncertainty around his return, Sapp made it clear that AEW leadership still values Cole highly and wants him to remain connected to the company long-term.
“I know Tony Khan loves him and wants to keep him as a part of the AEW team.”
That detail lines up with previous comments from Tony Khan, who has repeatedly emphasized that Cole’s health comes first and that there is no pressure on him to rush back before he’s fully ready.
For now, Cole’s status appears unchanged, with no confirmed plans for travel, appearances, or in-ring action. While there have been occasional signs of progress mentioned by people close to him, this latest update suggests fans may still be waiting a while before seeing him return to AEW programming.
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