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: The Most Defining WWE Moments of the Current Era
From the unexpected shift at WrestleMania to the seismic tremor of a …
2 weeks, 2 days agoWWE injury report: The ripple effects of recent SmackDown medical issues
A deep dive into the recent medical setbacks impacting the WWE roster …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Why WWE’s reliance on polish is stalling its next generation
WWE is trading character grit for corporate polish, but rising injury rates …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
WWE’s injury woes mount as international calendar heat rises
WWE's roster is grappling with recurring injury cycles as the push for …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Trick Williams injury cloud hangs over SmackDown
United States Champion Trick Williams is battling a back injury following his …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Cody Rhodes to Hollywood: The post-WWE transition rumors analyzed
Cody Rhodes looks to Hollywood as a potential next step. We analyze …
2 weeks, 2 days agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 30
Reflecting on the history of May 30, from the decline of WCW …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Joe Hennig's legal woes effectively kill any chance of an in-ring comeback
Joe Hennig's recent arrest for DWI and obstruction of justice leaves any …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors 33 is struggling to fill seats
With a gate of 825 in Niigata, the Best of the Super …
2 weeks, 3 days agoNJPW's Best of the Super Juniors is putting everyone else to shame
The latest results from NJPW's Best of the Super Junior in Niigata …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Ric Flair is picking a fight with his own legacy
Ric Flair's legal crusade against trademark misuse is a risky move that …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Vince McMahon is losing his grip on the WWE merger records
A deep dive into the legal shift forcing transparency on the WWE-Endeavor …
2 weeks, 3 days agoGunther addresses his rise and the WWE main event scene
Gunther speaks on his rivalry with Cody Rhodes, his philosophy on main-event …
2 weeks, 3 days agoDakota Kai's independent pivot is sparking a massive internet debate
Dakota Kai's move to the independent circuit has the internet in a …
2 weeks, 3 days agoJim Ross and the sound of professional wrestling's final act
With Jim Ross's AEW contract expiring this August, we examine the career …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
TNA is spinning its wheels while the clock ticks toward Slammiversary
With nearly half the show consumed by Champions Challenges that delivered zero …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Why R-Truth is the undisputed king of WWE comedy
Everyone thinks the R-Truth and John Cena dynamic is gold, but not …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Top 10: WWE’s Most Defining Moments of the Last Two Years
Ranking the top 10 moments that defined the wrestling business over the …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Danhausen injecting chaos into the WWE midcard is exactly what we need
Danhausen's recent mid-match parody of John Cena's Five Knuckle Shuffle at a …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
AEW's booking in Philly had the internet screaming
AEW's frantic Philly show has the internet divided. I'm breaking down the …
2 weeks, 3 days ago