Adam Cole is ready for his breakout moment in AEW.
While the former NXT Champion has been prominently featured since he became “All Elite”, he’ll have the chance to reach the next level when he challenges Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship in the main event of AEW Revolution.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Cole previewed the bout by stating that his experience in the spotlight has set him up for success in this “pressure-cooker situation.”
“My goal is to be in the main event,” said Cole. “Emotionally, mentally, physically, this feels right. I’m so prepared for this spot. I have main-event experience, and I’m glad to be in this pressure-cooker situation.”
The challenger then turned back time and described how, years ago, one of his matches with Page helped the future champion land with Ring of Honor. Cole expressed his joy in seeing Page’s success and commended Hangman’s reign with the gold before he made it clear that, at the end of the day, he wants the title for himself.
“This hasn’t been talked about a lot, but I was in one of the matches that led to him to being signed by Ring of Honor,” said Cole. “I was rooting for him every weekend when he was being discussed for Bullet Club. To see the performer and pro wrestler he’s become, it’s really, really cool. He’s had battles for that world title. They’ve all been absolutely spectacular. He’s done a hell of a job as AEW champ. But that’s the place where I want to be.”
Finally, Cole vowed to make a statement and show the world what he can do in his mission to become the man who represents AEW.
“I want to be the one to represent AEW,” Cole said. “I’ve only scratched the surface of showing what I’m capable of, and now I get to do that in a main event pay-per-view slot against an excellent world champion in Adam Page. This is big for me. It’s put-up-or-shut-up time, and it’s time for me to make a statement.”
Fans won’t have to wait too long to see Cole take on Page; they’ll collide at AEW Revolution on March 6.
