AEW star secures victory in first singles match on Dynamite after 505 days

A popular AEW star has just made his in-ring return on Dynamite after 505 days facing off against a former WWE Superstar in a first-time-ever singles match. This would be Adam Cole facing Buddy Matthews.

Cole returned to AEW at WrestleDream earlier this month, confronting MJF. Last week, Buddy challenged him to a singles match because he wanted to have the honor of welcoming him back to professional wrestling. He also called Cole "fragile" and wanted him to prove him wrong in the ring.

Adam Cole has been someone known to be full of confidence, but during tonight's match, he started second-guessing all of his moves. With his last match being more than a year ago at All Out 2023, the ring rust may be evident a bit.

Eventually, The Panama City Playboy found his footing and was able to retaliate against Buddy Matthews. Once he picked up momentum, he did not give in and was able to take the victory tonight.

Last week, MJF gave Cole and Roderick Strong a challenge, and this was a race between the two of them to gather three singles wins. The prize of this was a match against him at AEW Full Gear. Cole has the advantage now and is two wins away from having the chance to get his hands on his bitter rival.