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The last time we saw Adam Cole, the former Ring of Honor and NXT world champion was left lying by MJF in what most assumed was a feud-ending segment.
Saturday, we found out that may not be the case as Cole made a surprise return, making the save for Daniel Garcia and chasing his sworn enemy away from the squared circle.
Cole helped Garcia to his feet, showed him respect, and then basked in the adulation of the Tacoma fans.
If there was any doubt as to whether Cole would return as a babyface or heel when he was cleared to do so, that was erased by the overwhelming cheers of the fans based on how his comeback was booked.
While Cole is traditionally at his strongest as a heel, the decision to book him as a babyface if the intent is for him to resume his rivalry with MJF, once again a despised heel, makes sense.
What that means for the Undisputed Kingdom remains to be seen but Matt Taven and Mike Bennett showing respect to Hook at Dynamite: Grand Slam suggests a babyface turn for all involved is on tap.
Regardless, Cole’s return to television and eventually the ring is great for the company, his fans, and the performer. His star bolsters the roster, gives AEW another main event player to work with, and gets Cole back to doing what he was born to do: perform between the ropes against the company’s best.
Especially given how many hardships he has encountered since arriving in the company in 2021.
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