5 things you need to know about Adam Cole

#3 He was inspired by arguably the greatest wrestler of all-time

Michaels revolutionised the sport and it certainly played a huge role in Cole's career

When you compete in both North America and Japan it is fair to say that you have faced the best the world has to offer. However, no matter whom you have faced, there will always be someone somewhere that you looked to, someone that influenced you in the sport you love.

For Adam Cole, one notable influence is someone that is arguably the greatest wrestler/sports entertainer to ever lace up a pair of boots, someone who is a former World, Intercontinental, European and tag team champion and a WWE Hall of Famer.

Shawn Michaels is noted to have had one five-star after another during his career. For Cole, Michaels was not only an exceptional wrestler but an inspiration, whether it was his delivery of promos or his performance in the ring telling compelling stories.

Could he eventually follow Michaels’ career path to WWE? Only time will tell for sure.