5 Wrestlers Who Could Be Adam Cole's Secret AEW Return Opponent

It's a testament to the unmistakable charisma that oozes from him that Adam Cole has enjoyed career highs as both a babyface and a heel. Every characteristic employed by Cole - his leading workrate, his distinct character work, his piercing facial expressions - positioned him perfectly for each role he was thrust into.

Though Adam Cole absolutely can work flawlessly as the purest babyface - one must only look towards his January 2023 comeback for a masterclass in this art form - but as a reprehensible heel, Cole is at his best. Evidently, as this was the role he portrayed throughout some of his career-best work against Kyle O'Reilly.

Much like Adam Cole, KOR has been absent for close to a year; nine months, to be precise. 'The Violent Artist' last wrestled on the 8 June Dynamite, having since undergone neck fusion surgery in September that has prolonged an absence that was first caused by niggling shoulder issues. A return should be imminent, one would think. If he's not alongside him, then vs. Adam Cole seems too good of a chance to bring O'Reilly back if he's good to go.