Major hint that Adam Cole will sign with AEW - Reports

Rumors surrounding Adam Cole's AEW debut are gathering steam following his WWE departure. Wrestling Observer Newsletter had an update regarding the former NXT Champion's shift to Tony Khan's promotion ahead of All Out 2021.

During the latest episode of Dynamite, Dr. Britt Baker announced that the company had signed a free agent and she would be revealing it in a backstage segment. Fans thought it would be Adam Cole but it turned out to be Baker herself.

Some of us were probably thinking and hoping Adam Cole Bay Bay but Britt pulled a swerve/troll and said she signed a new deal but I’m happy to see Britt sticking around for a long time #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/yW2k85prVk

— Randy Orton Fan (@_RandyOrtonFan_) September 2, 2021

Dave Meltzer spoke on the WON YouTube show then. According to him, 'The Dentist' might have trolled fans like that, but the promotion would not have such a segment unless they were talking to Cole about a deal.

Adam Cole is inarguably one of the greatest stars in NXT, having won all the championships there. He also led the most dominant faction in the brand's history, The Undisputed Era.

It’s almost a year since these 3 took over NXT. They’ve accomplished so much already: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic winners, 2 time NXT Tag Team Champions and the NXT North American Championship. #UndisputedERA @AdamColePro @KORcombat @theBobbyFish pic.twitter.com/YCB5hp7ryd

— Jennifer Saysavanh (@JenniferSays291) August 17, 2018

His departure will definitely affect the Black and Yellow brand.

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Why will Adam Cole and AEW make a good partnership?

Adam Cole coming to AEW makes sense for a lot of reasons. Although he accomplished everything there was to accomplish in NXT, WWE's treatment of NXT Superstars in the main roster is rather controversial. Cole could have been forgotten like the many NXT superstars before him.

In comparison, AEW houses the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, Adam Page, and Cody Rhodes, all former and current members of The Elite with whom Adam Cole shared a locker room in New Japan.

No Adam Cole on #WWERAWNo Adam Cole on #SmackDown AEW awaits, BAY BAY!!!LET'S GO!!! pic.twitter.com/Qn38GJ2Aw7

— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) August 28, 2021

Finally, Adam Cole's partner of five years, Dr. Britt Baker, is dominating the women's division! The possibility of the two forming the greatest power couple in the promotion is an enticing one. The move is too good to not happen.

However, for now, we can only speculate. Could WWE's loss be AEW's gain? We'll see.