Kevin Owens Pays Tribute to Adam Cole Following His First Surgery

– As previously noted, AEW star Adam Cole needed to undergo multiple surgeries on his broken ankle along with some additional time before he recovers and is able to return to the ring. Kevin Owens mentioned Adam Cole during a WWE digital exclusive promo last night during SmackDown, which you can view below.

Owens noted that Cole underwent his first surgery yesterday (Oct. 13). He stated, “Before I go, I have a friend named Adam who had a very serious surgery today. He’s at the hospital now recovering. I just want to say, Adam, we love you. We’re with you, and take care of yourself buddy. And that’s about it.”

Cole suffered his broken ankle last month during AEW Dynamite Grand Slam.