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NXT superstar Adam Cole may very well be leaving WWE as his contract is reportedly set to expire following this year's Summerslam pay-per-view. Although his deal expired soon after the Great American Bash, the former NXT Champion ended up signing a short-term extension that would run through the biggest event of the summer.
It is unknown if Adam Cole and the company will come to a mutual agreement moving forward. Normally in such cases, people start pointing towards a move to AEW, and why not? We have witnessed multiple former WWE superstars purposefully letting their contracts expire and heading directly over to Tony Khan's promotion.
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With the swift rise of AEW, it is now slowly becoming an ideal wrestling promotion for almost every wrestler. If this isn't the case, social media won't be in such a frenzy with rumors of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan joining AEW sometime this year.
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Considering what's on the table, one shouldn't be surprised to see Adam Cole end up signing a contract with AEW.
That said, let's take a look at five reasons why it would be a logical option for Adam Cole.
#5 Adam Cole signing AEW would allow him to enter the inter-promotional universe
Given the caliber that Adam Cole possesses, he should envision cementing the legacy in a promotion that allows him to become a box-office attraction.
There's no doubt that Adam Cole is perhaps the most decorated superstar to ever shine in a place like NXT. However, AEW seems to be providing wider options for wrestlers as of now.
The Pandemic era prompted companies like AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, and NJPW, to name a few, to build a partnership and give fans something to be cheerful of in these unprecedented times. It wasn't just the promotions that were benefiting from this collaboration. AEW World Champion Kenny Omega has become a pioneer in both IMPACT Wrestling and AAA promotion.
Guys like Jon Moxley and Lance Archer ended up getting a desirable contract that allowed them to compete in NJPW. It is one of the reasons why Daniel Bryan is keen on signing a contract with AEW. He wanted to wrestle with NJPW, which WWE would never allow.
Given the freedom a wrestler gets by competing under Tony Khan is probably the best thing going on right now. Adam Cole could become an even bigger star by competing in multiple promotions while representing one banner.
#4 Adam Cole joining AEW would allow him to work alongside her girlfriend D Britt Baker
For those unaware, Adam Cole and AEW Women's Champion Dr. Britt Baker are real-life couples. Both have been very vocal about their relationship, be it on a podcast or social media.
In an interview last year, Dr. Britt Baker was asked to name a person she would like to see in AEW, to which she mentioned Adam Cole as her most obvious choice.
Being a wrestling couple is tough as it doesn't allow you to spend quality time with each other, especially when your other half is working for a different promotion. Such is the case with Adam Cole and Britt Baker right now.
Both couples are currently working for WWE and AEW for a long time.
Not every wrestler gets an opportunity to work alongside their partners. Couples like Cody & Brandi, and Anna Jay & Jungle Boy, are the few fortunate ones to be in the same promotion. On the other hand, Andrade and Charlotte are working in a different atmosphere.
It isn't mandatory to be in the same promotion, but this is one of the rare opportunities Adam Cole will ever get to work alongside her girlfriend.
Given that he has achieved so much at an early age, a run with her fiance would also be something Adam Cole would like to complete during his wrestling career.
#3 Adam Cole could reignite his rivalry with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks
Adam Cole joining AEW could open the door for him to renew his rivalry with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks from back in the day.
Adam Cole was one of many big names that helped elevate the Bullet Club faction. The former NXT Champion worked alongside the likes of the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega. During that time, he developed beef with Nick and Matt Jackson, with the latter duo and Marty Scurll ending up betraying Adam Cole and acknowledging Kenny Omega as their leader.
Soon after, the leader of the Undisputed Era went his separate ways and never truly avenged what the Bucks and Omega did to him.
Although they have had several encounters and alliances after that, none of them was truly based on the feud they planted during the Bullet Club days.
It will be nostalgic if Adam Cole joins AEW to rekindle his rivalry with Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks. Imagine Adam Cole dethroning The Cleaner for the AEW World Championship later this year.
#2 Adam Cole has nothing left to achieve in NXT
There's no denying that Adam Cole is the most accomplished superstar in NXT history. During his four-year stint with the yellow and black brand, Adam Cole became the NXT North American Champion, a tag team champion, and last but not least, held the NXT Championship for 403 days, which is the longest in the brand's history.
The former leader of the Undisputed era has achieved everything there is to offer in NXT. Even if he ends up getting the main roster call-up, it doesn't mean Vince McMahon will treat him as a main event talent.
We have witnessed several former WWE superstars like Malakai Black and Andrade El Idolo, who ended up becoming a shadow of themselves on the main roster.
Given the legacy that Adam Cole created in NXT, he wouldn't want to diminish while working under Vince McMahon. The Chairman isn't keen on pushing smaller guys too often.
It is in Adam Cole's best interest to join AEW and emphasize his momentum. Considering the roster Tony Khan holds at the moment, Adam Cole won't be short of opponents. He could become one of their frontrunners to carry out the company for years.
#1 Adam Cole could thrive under legends in AEW
Adam Cole joining AEW would provide him with an opportunity to thrive under the legends of the bygone era.
There's no doubt that WWE's main roster is filled with megastars like Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and AJ Styles, to name a few. Getting in the ring with any of these will automatically elevate the status of Adam Cole in the company.
However, all the part-timers in WWE have either left or retired from the company, and only a few legends are left that make occasional appearances.
But if you look at the AEW roster, other than homegrown wrestlers, it is flourishing under the watch of legends like Chris Jericho, Sting, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, and Paul Wight.
Considering that, Adam Cole will have the chance to learn and work alongside the likes of these legends. One of the biggest reasons behind AEW's immense success is that its rising talents are getting training under well-experienced veterans.
Some of the AEW stars like Darby Allin, MJF, and Sammy Guevara have been elevated in no time, thanks to Sting and Chris Jericho.
As the saying goes, to be the best, you must learn from the best. This equation applies to Adam Cole's career moving forward.
