AEW: No Adam Cole Is Not Related To Michael Cole

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September 28, 2026

This article was last updated by Pranaya Poudel on September 27, 2026

No, Adam Cole is not connected to Michael Cole, and the rumor that he is Michael Cole’s son is absolutely false.

Key Takeaways

• A common misconception about Adam and Michael Cole’s relationship is that they are father and son, although this is untrue.

Adam Cole is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and leads the Undisputed Kingdom stable. He is well noted for his time with WWE and Ring of Honor.

Being the longest-reigning NXT Champion of all time, Adam Cole has a huge audience and is often in the spotlight.

As his popularity and notoriety have grown, he has been connected to WWE commentator Michael Cole, going by the same moniker “Cole,” with some even going as far as to think Adam is Michael Cole’s son.

Adam Cole during his tenure at NXT. (Source: )

The rumors are widely shared and causing waves, with people anxious for answers and the true relationship between the two Coles of the AEW and WWE.

Is Adam Cole the Son Of Michael Cole?

A common misconception surrounding Adam Cole and Michael Cole’s relationship is the belief that they are father and son, though this is entirely false.

This rumor gained traction due to a fraudulent news website spreading misinformation across multiple platforms. The website falsely claimed that Adam Cole is Michael Cole’s son.

As the post circulated widely, it initially amused many but eventually led to confusion, convincing some to believe the hoax.

Adding to the confusion, a also perpetuated the false claim, further fueling the myth that Adam is Michael’s son, which misled many into accepting the rumor as fact.

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A user agreeing with the post said,

Another user stated their age as an implication of knowing the truth at this age and wrote,

Despite all of these posts, false claims, and rumors, the truth differs from it.

Michael Cole is commenting on WWE SmackDown. (Source: )

Austin Kirk Jenkins, a.k.a. Adam Cole, was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on July 5, 1989, and is 35 years old.

Although his parents’ names have not been revealed, he was born to loving and supportive parents. Adam’s parents separated in 1999 when he was 10 years old.

Adam and his brother were raised by their single mother, with whom they are very close.

Whereas, Michael Cole (actual name Sean Michael Coulthard) born on December 8, 1966 in Syracuse, New York, United States has been married to Yolanda since 1987 and has two sons.

Despite sharing the same stage name, “Cole,” which appears to be a coincidence, their true names and stories are entirely different, debunking the falsehood that Adam is Michael’s son.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Adam is in a relationship with Britt Baker, an AEW professional wrestler and dentist.
• Michael has been signed with WWE since 1997.
• Adam’s brother’s name is Brent Jenkins.

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Ritesh Thapa is a content writer focusing in the sports and entertainment industry. His enthusiasm for storytelling combined with his acute sense of trends allow him to create engaging content that appeals to a wide range of people. Aside from his professional life, Ritesh is an avid musician who writes and performs songs.

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