AEW All In: Texas took a deeply emotional turn when Adam Cole made an unexpected appearance to address the fans just hours after being ruled out of action. With his TNT Championship vacated due to injury, Cole walked to the ring in front of a supportive Arlington crowd and opened up about the reality of his health and what it could mean for his in-ring career.

Appearing before the scheduled four-way match for the vacant TNT Championship, Cole stood alone at first, visibly emotional as he explained his condition. He revealed that he has been battling ongoing health issues and does not know when, or if, he will return to action.

“It’s really hard to put it into words and I’m sorry I can’t wrestle,” Cole said. “I have health issues that have been going on for a while and that I’ll be gone for a while. I don’t even wanna talk about retiring since I’m not in the headspace, but I wanted to address the fans if this is goodbye for me.”

As his words hung heavy in the air, the rest of Paragon made their way to the ring to stand beside him, creating a powerful moment that silenced the arena. The emotional scene left fans unsure of Cole’s future, with his statement sparking concern over the possibility of retirement, even if he himself is not yet ready to confront that decision.

Cole had been scheduled to defend the TNT Championship against Kyle Fletcher, but the bout was cancelled and the title vacated due to his condition. In the immediate aftermath of Cole’s heartfelt message, the match to crown a new champion went ahead. Daniel Garcia emerged victorious, defeating Sammy Guevara in a fast-paced four-way clash to capture the vacant TNT Championship.

Adam Cole's full heartfelt address to the audience at All In Texas after relinquishing the TNT Championship due to injurypic.twitter.com/Kj5lbFa9rM

, WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) July 12, 2025

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