Cole Briggs
Combat Sports Writer
Cole Briggs covers both professional wrestling and combat sports, giving him a unique lens on crossover athletes and the tactical dimensions of in-ring performance. A strong voice on the MMA-wrestling overlap.
Articles by Cole Briggs
WWE in Berlin proves the European market is no longer just a side show
Berlin proved European fans are the loudest in the world, but WWE …
3 months ago
WWE's 2026 Draft is a massive downgrade from last year
WWE's 2026 draft abandoned the focused storytelling of 2025 in favor of …
3 months ago
WWE must stop playing musical chairs with the women's division in 2026
WWE's constant shuffling of top stars like Ripley and Belair is killing …
3 months ago
AEW return to Wembley is a massive gamble that better not price out the fans who built it
AEW is heading back to London in 2026, but the magic of …
3 months ago
Full Gear is the only AEW show that actually matters
Full Gear is the only AEW event that consistently delivers on its …
3 months ago
Why Wembley is the only home left for AEW's biggest stage
AEW has turned Wembley into its spiritual home, but the spectacle needs …
3 months ago
WrestleMania 41 tickets are a tax on your fandom
WrestleMania 41 ticket prices are reaching absurd levels, making the couch look …
3 months ago
AEW All In 2026 is shaping up to be Tony Khan's most desperate gamble
The early rumors for Wembley 2026 point to a card built on …
3 months ago
Gunther at Bash in Berlin 2026 is the biggest risk WWE has taken in years
Gunther returning to Berlin with the World Heavyweight Championship isn't just a …
3 months ago
Dominik Mysterio is hitting a ceiling despite the constant main event push
Dominik Mysterio is getting plenty of screen time, but his recent in-ring …
3 months ago
Jacob Fatu's surprising backstage relationship with AJ Styles
Following AJ Styles' emotional retirement at the Royal Rumble, Jacob Fatu lifted …
3 months ago
WrestleMania 41 might actually live up to the impossible hype
From Cody Rhodes' title reign to the chaotic women's division, WrestleMania 41 …
3 months ago
WrestleMania 41 tickets are a Vegas rip-off, but Peacock is barely holding on
WWE pricing strategy for Las Vegas is bleeding actual fans dry, leaving …
3 months ago
WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas is a massive risk for WWE
WrestleMania 41 heads to Allegiant Stadium, but skyrocketing Vegas prices might ruin …
3 months ago
From the Ring to the Living Room: Gear and Finds for the Modern Wrestling Obsessive
We’ve stress-tested the latest wrestling gear, from home workout essentials to the …
3 months ago
Randy Orton is playing a dangerous game with Matt Cardona
Randy Orton's recent assault on Matt Cardona has left the locker room …
3 months ago
Tama Tonga's costly social media slip-up highlights a harsh WWE reality
Tama Tonga's recent fine for sharing rehearsal footage reveals the strict, often …
3 months ago
Dennis Rodman in the Hall of Fame and AEW's Identity Crisis
Dennis Rodman heads to the Hall of Fame while AEW faces a …
3 months ago
TNA Sacrifice is a trap for Moose and the System
TNA's upcoming Sacrifice event is a turning point for the promotion, and …
3 months ago
Randy Orton’s return to villainy is the best thing WWE has done all year
Randy Orton’s shift back to his classic heel persona provides a much-needed …
3 months ago