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At WWE NXT TakeOver 36, Adam Cole lost a two-out-of-three falls match to Kyle O’Reilly. The Undisputed Finale may have been Cole’s final match in WWE.
He has reportedly not re-signed with the company and is still weighing his options. One promotion that will likely be very interested in him is none other than AEW.
CM Punk recently signed with All Elite Wrestling, and Adam Cole could look to follow suit in the weeks to come. Some of Cole’s closest friends are now part of the company, and that could play a major factor in his decision.
Meanwhile, there are several AEW stars with whom he has performed in other promotions.
Let's take a look at the six real-life friends Adam Cole has backstage in AEW.
#6. Adam Cole is in a relationship with Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.
Adam Cole has many friends all over the wrestling industry. Just like many other wrestlers, he has also found the love of his life in the wrestling industry.
Adam Cole and Britt Baker met on Bumble when the latter was at a dental school conference:
“Bumble. I was on a trip with my room-mate for a dental school conference… we were bored. So, a name came up, and I was like, ‘Man, this guy looks so familiar.’ It said [his name] was Austin. I was like, ‘Who is this guy? I swear to God I know him,’” said Britt Baker.
The couple have been together ever since. They are one of the most well-known wrestling couples in the industry today. Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D., who is now part of AEW, was recently asked about the possibility of having Adam Cole on the new promotion’s roster. She said she would be happy to see Cole perform on any promotion where he feels happy:
"I think it’s funny when people say, ‘He has to go to AEW because of Britt!’ Because there are so many more people at AEW who have played a bigger role in the wrestling side of his life. People like The Young Bucks, Kenny; he was in the Bullet Club for the majority of the Indie career people know him for. He has such a history in AEW that, if he came here, the storylines are endless - but he’s happy where he is. So, if he were to jump ship and come my way, that would be awesome, but if he stays in WWE forever then I’d be happy, too, as I just want him to be happy," said Baker.
Many couples prefer to work for the same company so that they can spend more time together on the road. This could turn out to be a major influence on The Panama City Playboy’s future decisions.
#5. Matt Hardy met Adam Cole in a different promotion
Adam Cole has faced some of the biggest wrestlers in the industry. One of the biggest former WWE Superstars he has met outside the company is none other than Matt Hardy.
Hardy and Cole met each other at another wrestling promotion outside WWE, and the two became friends soon after. The latter has opened up about his relationship with Matt Hardy and claims that he cannot say enough good things about the AEW star.
“He [Matt Hardy] said 'Hey guys, I’m here to help you as much as I can.' Plus he knows that [the two company’s] styles are different, so he brings a different perspective to the locker room. Wrestling’s in his blood. He was so helpful in guiding me as a villain and presenting myself a certain way. I can’t say enough good things about Matt Hardy,” said Adam Cole.
Hardy is one of the biggest stars on the current AEW roster. Big Money Matt has had a few major rivalries in All Elite Wrestling already, and he could have a great one with Cole if he decides to sign with the company.
#4. Adam Cole seems to be close to Negative One (-1)
Adam Cole was one of the many WWE Superstars who were close to Brodie Lee (Luke Harper). After Lee's tragic passing, support poured in from all corners for his family.
The wrestling industry was at the forefront of making his family feel loved after the passing of the former AEW star.
Tony Khan's promotion signed Brodie Lee Jr. who has already been awarded the AEW TNT Title that his father held. Lee Jr. is already being referred to as Negative One (-1) of the faction his father led, The Dark Order.
A video posted by Dr. Britt Baker on Twitter shows the eight-year-old hitting Adam Cole with his dad’s clothesline move before pinning him for the three-count. Cole posted the following Tweet in response to the video:
“Love you Brodie. Lil Brodie is gonna rule the world,” tweeted Adam Cole.
The two seem to share a special bond, and the former NXT Champion has tried to give the child a few good memories following the passing of his father.
It will be interesting to see if Negative One grows up to become a professional wrestler just like his father. Fans may get a few big moments between the two if Cole joins AEW.
#3 and #2. Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson (The Young Bucks) are good friends with Adam Cole
Unsurprisingly, Adam Cole and The Young Bucks are good friends. The three were part of the Bullet Club after Cole joined the faction in 2016.
Adam Cole and The Young Bucks have also teamed up to form the "Superkliq" sub-faction.
The three men have featured together on several different promotions, and Matt and Nick Jackson have praised the former NXT Champion on several occasions.
They also started the "Being The Elite" vlog and have credited Cole as being one of the reasons it gained a lot of success.
“It started with me getting sick in real life. We knew Adam [Cole] was leaving the Bullet Club, so Matt said, ‘Why don’t we say Adam poisoned you?’ I said, ‘That’s a brilliant idea. Let’s try it.’ The fans loved it. From there we just went nuts,” said Nick Jackson.
Adam Cole has spoken about his friendship with The Young Bucks in detail during an interview with ESPN's Tim Fiorvanti.
Matt and Nick Jackson have already hinted at Cole’s move to AEW with a change in their Twitter bio. Fans will have to wait and see whether the two have actually given away a hint or are just messing with them.
#1. Adam Cole is friends with Kenny Omega
Kenny Omega and Adam Cole go back a long way. They’ve teamed up on a few instances in NJPW and have also competed against each other in their wrestling careers.
However, fans have not yet seen a full-blown rivalry between the two men. Behind the scenes, Cole and Omega are good friends who have praised each other’s work in the ring. The Cleaner has been asked about his views on WWE NXT, and he has praised a few workers on the brand, including his friend Adam Cole.
"The Wednesday night thing, I love a lot of those NXT guys. A lot of them are my friends. I love to see them doing well, I love it when I hear when they’ve had a good match or performance. It’s great. If I heard the card in advance and I knew two of the guys, for example, I’m a big fan of Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly. If I knew they were going to have a great match on Tuesday, I’d be like ‘hey, maybe that’s something worth checking out guys," said Kenny Omega.
If Cole does jump ship and joins AEW, fans can expect these two men to get in each other’s face sooner rather than later. The promotion could be the perfect place for a full-blown rivalry for a top championship between the two friends.
