The renowned video game makers Bungie Inc and 343 Industries launched the first-ever Halo title way back in the year 2001. And ever since, the franchise’s popularity has only increased, resulting in the developers launching sequels. The game has millions of fans, and during the latest AEW PPV, the world witnessed Adam Cole wearing the Spartan armor.
Adam wore the Halo Infinite-inspired armor during his entry into the ring. No doubt this has left the entire AEW and the gaming community delighted. And what’s even more surprising is the senior community manager of 343 Industries, John Junyszek himself, shared the clip of Cole making his way to the ring on Twitter.
John also mentioned that he loved it.
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Holy Halo. @AdamColePro is rocking Spartan armor for his entrance. Love it! https://t.co/5eW8tyS4K6
— John Junyszek (@Unyshek) March 7, 2022
On the 7th of March 2022, John Junyszek shared this unexpected clip on Twitter. Fans can take a look at Adam Cole’s spotlight-stealing attire in the clip. The crowd seemed to love it, even though he wasn’t playing the role of a good guy. And in case someone missed the reference, even the AEW’s commentators mentioned the Spartan armor the wrestler was wearing.
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Fans react to AEW’s Adam Cole wearing Halo-inspired gear to the ring
For the fans who aren’t familiar with the fact, just a few weeks ago, the American wrestler expressed he’s a big fan of the Halo gaming franchise. Moreover, Adam also mentioned that he loved playing the latest installment in the franchise, Halo Infinite.
He liked the title’s campaign mode and invested hours into its multiplayer mode as well. In fact, Adam also stated that the upcoming Halo Paramount+ TV series is likely going to be very story-driven. No doubt the wrestler is a die-hard Halo fan.
Let’s have a look at how fans reacted to Adam Cole approaching the ring in his signature style wearing the Halo armor.
That looks pretty badass tho 👌
— Dave Martz (@mechman636) March 7, 2022
LET'S GO ADAM!!! pic.twitter.com/QZSOOSEAP2
— Manas (@Manu962k) March 7, 2022
As a fan of professional wrestling and of halo, this moment was incredible and exciting, to see how someone has so much love for this game and made a small tribute in his entry and since the public was very energetic ❤️
☝🏼Adam Cole Bay Bay☝🏼— ByD3ivid (🤠Drunk Cowboy🤠) (@ByD3ivid) March 7, 2022
Spartan!!! Well done BAY BAY! #AEWRevolution pic.twitter.com/9isqwRH28H
— Marco Solis Martinez (@Jedi_Marcos) March 7, 2022
Wow and he’s paying tribute to Halo Infinite.
— Jackie Brink (@Jackieb7205) March 7, 2022
@patbruin22 hail to the (Master) Chief
— Joe Henry (@MrKeebs_) March 7, 2022
Halo is my favorite thing ever this was AEWsome!
— 🏳️🌈 XboxGaymerXG 🏳️🌈 (@anubis316) March 7, 2022
Video Games 🤝 Wrestling
Bad ass Attire— Kelvinzilla (@Kelvinzilla) March 7, 2022
117 BOOM pic.twitter.com/6lMhaO4cmX
— SimpllySully@Twitch (@SimpllySully) March 7, 2022
Can't wait for the 20 dollar adam cole bundle in the season 2 store
— Cory Lehner (@SoDakSaint) March 7, 2022
That's sick
— Brandon (@TooForWon) March 7, 2022
— Zach #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 (@h00fh3art3d) March 7, 2022
That Master Chief gear is 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/HoA10I949Z
— Mic マイケル (@Unknown_G1) March 7, 2022
that's an amazing ring gear of halo
— Neosamuraisoul (@Theneogamersoul) March 7, 2022
Cole got the Master Chief drip on 😂😂
— AFC South Champs (@TitansForever) March 7, 2022
@XboxP3 @Xbox @Halo pic.twitter.com/H3E5zIXdX1
— Jassem (@jassem73) March 7, 2022
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Halo: Infinite has elevated the franchise to a point of more popularity and critical acclaim. If things keep going this way, perhaps more wrestlers will reference the game in the future.
Is that something you’d like to see? Let us know in the comments section below.
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