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
Sho just turned the BOSJ into a three-minute snuff film
Sho makes a mockery of the clock during the Best of the …
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Women's wrestling is now a primary driver of broadcast growth
Women's matches now occupy 35% of main event slots, yet longer runtimes …
1 week, 4 days ago
Top 10: Most Intriguing 2026 Wrestling Events
From the high-stakes Lights Out clash on Collision to the strategic moves …
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Fans are fighting over Sol Ruca’s rigid style in Italy
The internet is currently a warzone over Sol Ruca. If you spent …
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Oba Femi is primed for a main roster surge
Oba Femi is hitting his stride on the main roster. With viewership …
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The Dark Side fallout is already tearing the internet apart
The wrestling internet is officially losing its mind over the Dark Side …
1 week, 4 days agoDark Side of the Ring Season 7: Why fans are already bracing for chaos
The trailer for Season 7 of Dark Side of the Ring has …
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Cody Rhodes' Nightmare Factory emerges as the primary WWE pipeline
The Nightmare Factory is officially the most vital asset in the WWE …
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Finn Balor on SmackDown is a move born of convenience, not creative necessity
Finn Balor is officially on SmackDown, but technical talent alone won't solve …
1 week, 4 days agoThe legal reality of WWE's high-profile fan stalker case
The legal battle facing Liv Morgan's stalker highlights the dangerous intersection of …
1 week, 5 days agoCody Rhodes just turned the Nightmare Factory into a WWE scout's lobby
Cody Rhodes turning his school into a WWE testing ground is the …
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Oba Femi's timeline after Clash In Italy and the Lesnar loss
Oba Femi is sidelined following his Clash In Italy bout with Brock …
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Cody Rhodes is turning the Nightmare Factory into a WWE farm system
Cody Rhodes' Nightmare Factory is now the latest front for WWE's scouting …
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Tony D'Angelo's NXT reign lacks the dominant finishing move it needs
Tony D'Angelo's recent title defense confirms a worrying trend: the NXT Champion …
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AEW turns a tragic reality into a rallying cry for the locker room
AEW launches their Rebel Heart charity initiative as the roster rallies behind …
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Top 10: The Most Impactful Moments in Professional Wrestling History
From the Montreal Screwjob to the launch of the WWE Network, these …
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NXT is stuck in the mud and the fans are officially losing their minds
NXT is feeling like a glorified house show, and the community is …
1 week, 5 days agoNXT injury update: Natalya and Jaida Parker take the hits
Natalya and Jaida Parker are facing medical evaluation following a chaotic NXT …
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Mick Foley’s AEW jump is more than just a roster move
Mick Foley’s move to AEW carries heavy political weight, but can the …
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The El Grande Americano experiment is a masterclass in narrative efficiency
The El Grande Americano rivalry is a rare win for modern booking, …
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