Adam Cole is a prominent American professional wrestler whose real name is Austin Jenkins. Born on July 5, 1989, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he stands at 6 feet tall and weighs around 210 pounds, often billed from Panama City, Florida.
Career Highlights
He began wrestling in independent promotions like Combat Zone Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, where he set records as the longest-reigning PWG World Champion. Cole rose to fame in Ring of Honor as the first three-time ROH World Champion and later joined WWE's NXT brand from 2017 to 2021, leading The Undisputed Era stable and becoming the longest-reigning NXT Champion while winning the NXT North American and Tag Team titles.
Current Status
Since 2021, Cole has competed in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he leads The Paragon faction with wrestlers like Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly, and has secured the AEW TNT Championship along with tournament victories like the Owen Hart Cup. He holds Triple Crown status in both NXT and ROH. Recent reports indicate he stepped away temporarily in 2025 to address a serious health issue.