WWE News Roundup: Backstage 'frustration' after Bray Wyatt’s release, 10-time champion targets 'narcissistic' Roman Reigns, big update on Adam Cole’s contract (2 August, 2021)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Aug 02, 2021 16:25 GMT

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#4 Adam Cole’s WWE contract is reportedly close to its end

Adam Cole is current feuding with Kyle O'Reilly on WWE NXT

WWE NXT Superstar Adam Cole’s contract is nearing its end. According to the latest reports, he is only tied to the Black and Gold brand until right after SummerSlam 2021. Thus, Cole could be a free agent by the end of August. The former NXT Champion’s contract originally expired earlier last month. However, he signed a brief extension at the time.

these are the people i look up to! 😂 @AdamColePro @JohnnyGargano pic.twitter.com/vOAihyZILk
— -fanpage- (@johnnyG_wins) July 29, 2021

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Additional reports indicate apparent backstage confusion regarding Cole’s WWE contract. It appears that some believed his contract would run until December 2021, but that is not the case. He agreed to stay with the company until SummerSlam 2021 and borrowed the additional time to “re-evaluate” things.

Upon the expiry of his contract, Adam Cole is bound to become the hottest free agent in the wrestling business. It is important to note that he shares a long history with superstars in AEW.

Adam Cole returning from the dead on Being the Elite pic.twitter.com/rcCzSmq1DR
— Captain Ferg Baba Ganoosh (@CaptainFerg) August 2, 2021

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Additionally, his real-life partner Dr. Britt Baker is the reigning AEW Women's World Champion and one of the best talents in the promotion. The recent updates on Cole’s contract have already attracted a lot of attention, causing everyone to monitor potential developments closely.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

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Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das