"Why is this dude always injured?" "I hope Adam is ok" - Fans erupt after Tony Khan makes heartbreaking announcement

As the AEW All In Zero Hour show rolled on, President Tony Khan was compelled to make a heartbreaking announcement on social media regarding TNT Champion Adam Cole. Fans have now reacted to this news with a range of emotions.

Cole was set to defend his TNT Championship against Kyle Fletcher at All In: Texas. However, fans were informed on the Zero Hour show that The Panama City Playboy is not medically cleared to compete and will have to relinquish his title. Tony Khan took to X to confirm the same while also letting everyone know that there will now be a 4-way match for the vacant AEW TNT Title between Sammy Guevara, Dustin Rhodes, Daniel Garcia, and Kyle Fletcher.

Following the news, fans erupted on X, sharing a range of opinions. While some showed empathy towards Cole, others hoped he was okay.

"Why is this dude always injured?," wrote one fan

"I hope Adam is ok," quipped another

Check out some other fan reactions on X below:

Fan reactions [ Screenshots taken from X ]

Given the many reactions, it seems like the majority of fans believe that Adam Cole has been unlucky with injuries, with many urging him to hang up his boots.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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Edited by Kebin Edwin Antony