Big Update On Adam Cole's WWE Future

The latest on Adam Cole following last week's big meeting with Vince McMahon.

by Andy H Murray
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Adam Cole is yet to make a decision on his professional wrestling future.

This is according to Dave Meltzer, who reports in this week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the former NXT Champion hasn't made his mind up yet.

Cole met with Vince McMahon at last week's SmackDown tapings, which is said to have gone well. The 32-year-old is a wanted man on the main roster and writers have been instructed to start coming up with material for him. They'll need to act quickly, however, as Adam is only tied to WWE until shortly after SummerSlam 2021 weekend, having agreed on a short-term extension following his previous contract's expiration in July.

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All Elite Wrestling are yet to offer the upcoming free agent a contract, though it's hard to imagine the group not making a play for Cole when legally able to.

As far as WWE goes, Meltzer notes that discussions are ongoing and the promotion is eager to retain him. Cole departing could cause perception issues, with the former Undisputed Man contributing to a potential AEW surge brought on by him, Bryan Danielson, and CM Punk all debuting so close to each other.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.