Adam Cole Hints at 2026 AEW Return in Preshow Video

Adam Cole, the former AEW TNT Champion, made a surprise pretaped appearance during the Zero Hour preshow at AEW Worlds End on Saturday, offering fans a message of gratitude and a subtle hint at his potential return to the promotion in 2026.

In the video segment, Cole addressed the audience directly, thanking them for their support throughout his ongoing recovery from injury. "AEW fans, it's Adam Cole, and let me start by saying thank you for your love and support over these past few months," he said. "Hopefully, you'll be seeing a lot more of me in 2026." The appearance marked Cole's first on AEW television since August, when he spoke to the crowd at All In Texas about his indefinite absence from in-ring competition.

Cole also turned his attention to the evening's card, providing predictions for the Continental Classic semifinals. He highlighted the matchup between Kyle Fletcher and Jon Moxley in one bracket, and Konosuke Takeshita against Kazuchika Okada in the other. These bouts represented key moments in the tournament, determining the finalists for the title.

Cole's sidelining began in early July after he suffered a severe concussion just days before he was set to defend the...