Adam Cole Talks About Who Helped Develop His Mic Skills

Adam Cole was a guest on E&C’s Pod Of Awesomeness recently. There, he talked about various topics, including who he studied in order to develop his mic skills. He said he gained them thanks to observing Mick Foley and CM Punk, among others. This is what he said:

“Actually, I think I have a knack or an understanding of promos quicker than I picked up the in-ring stuff.” Cole stated, “like, I always felt somewhat comfortable talking. I grew up watching guys like I loved Mick Foley’s ECW promos; I loved CM Punk’s promos; there’s this guy, Eddie Kingston, he was just a fantastic talker, so I used to study and watch him. I mean, gosh, there’s just such a big list of guys who I used to study. I used to watch promos as much as I did matches.”

He also said that about despite his prowess with the mic, he is a shy and introverted person in general.

“When I was in school, if I was talking as myself, and I was presenting something as myself, or having to answer a question, I was so nervous.” Cole shared, “I would get red in the face; I would feel sweaty; I hated it. But anytime I was performing, like if it was a talent show or if it’s through wrestling, I’m portraying or being someone else, I’m so comfortable. So I’ve always been comfortable as Adam Cole. That hasn’t been an issue. But me as the individual, I still get a little nervous sometimes. So it’s weird. Like I said, I’m very, very comfortable when I’m performing, but me, that’s a different question. I’m a very shy, introverted person.”