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
Top 10: WWE Moments of the 2026 Calendar Year
From the erasure of the Heritage Cup to the physical toll on …
1 week, 3 days ago
TNA is betting that gimmick matches can solve its identity crisis
TNA is leaning into gimmick matches and musical performances to boost its …
1 week, 3 days ago
AEW returns to Richmond as the promotion chases momentum
AEW hits Richmond tonight, and the stakes for the promotion are higher …
1 week, 3 days ago
The Salt of the Earth is off the card and the internet is losing its mind
MJF is off the card, the fans are spiraling, and the booking …
1 week, 3 days ago
AEW returns to Richmond as the promotion chases momentum
AEW heads to the Siegel Center in Richmond tonight. With 3,418 tickets …
1 week, 3 days ago
WWE creative frustration mounts over Morgan and Mysterio booking
Creative friction is mounting backstage regarding the handling of Liv Morgan and …
1 week, 3 days ago
Andrade's ringside volatility reflects AEW's production chaos
Andrade's recent AEW matches show a 68 percent interference rate, signaling a …
1 week, 3 days ago
Mike Santana to WWE makes more sense than you think
Mike Santana is the latest TNA headliner linked to a WWE jump, …
1 week, 3 days ago
LA Knight and AJ Styles turned bad optics into a lesson on modern storytelling
When LA Knight and AJ Styles went off-script, they disrupted a production …
1 week, 3 days ago
Kaitlyn eyes WWE return as roster depth becomes a priority
Kaitlyn is eyeing a potential WWE return. We analyze the creative fit, …
1 week, 4 days ago
Sol Ruca's absence from active tag competition highlights division instability
Sol Ruca is currently navigating a period of creative limbo following her …
1 week, 4 days ago
Sol Ruca injury update following Intercontinental Title win
Sol Ruca captured the Intercontinental strap but is now sidelined with a …
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Top 10: The Most Defining Pro Wrestling Moments of the Modern Era
Rating the defining moments of the modern era, from MJF's latest defense …
1 week, 4 days agoNikki Bella calling out the WNBA is the wildest crossover nobody asked for
Nikki Bella calling out WNBA stars to hop in the ring is …
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Cody Rhodes is carrying a heavy legacy while the past haunts the locker room
Cody Rhodes is defending the current WWE creative, but haunting stories from …
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MLW and Stardom are finally bridging the gap for fans
MLW is bringing Stardom stars Saya Kamitani and Rina to the US, …
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Why the numbers suggest women's wrestling is finally the main event
A 42% surge in viewership for women's championship matches confirms that the …
1 week, 4 days ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Professional Wrestling
From MJF's grit to the questionable booking of title unifications, here are …
1 week, 4 days ago
Sol Ruca is the technical standard for the next generation of WWE stars
Sol Ruca's rise as Women's Intercontinental Champion highlights a shift toward high-work-rate …
1 week, 4 days agoSho just turned the BOSJ into a three-minute snuff film
Sho makes a mockery of the clock during the Best of the …
1 week, 4 days ago