Adam Cole

Austin Kirk Jenkins, widely recognized by his ring name Adam Cole, is a prominent figure in the world of professional wrestling, born on July 5, 1989. Currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), he leads the faction known as The Paragon. Cole's wrestling journey began in 2009 with Ring of Honor (ROH), where he made history as the first-ever three-time ROH World Champion.

Throughout his illustrious career, Cole has also claimed the title of ROH World Television Champion and triumphed in the 2014 ROH Survival of the Fittest tournament. His talents have graced various independent promotions, including Chikara and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), where he held the CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship. Additionally, he made a significant impact in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), becoming the PWG World Champion and setting records for the longest reigns in both CZW and PWG.

From 2017 to 2021, Cole was a key player in WWE's NXT brand, where he led The Undisputed Era alongside notable wrestlers Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, and later Roderick Strong. During this period, he achieved the status of NXT Triple Crown Champion, being the inaugural NXT North American Champion and a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion. Notably, he holds the record for the longest reign as NXT Champion in history.

After his WWE contract concluded, Cole made a significant move to AEW in September 2021. Since joining, he has captured the AEW TNT Championship and was honored as the inaugural winner of the Owen Hart Cup in 2022. His career has seen him headline numerous pay-per-view events, solidifying his status as a top-tier professional wrestler.