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
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
AEW's Philadelphia show confirms we are in a frantic booking era
The wrestling world is at a breaking point between rapid-fire TV specials …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Why Torrie Wilson's recent media tour is sparking locker room buzz
Torrie Wilson's recent media appearances have triggered intense speculation about a WWE …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
TNA is stalling as viewership slides after high-stakes Sacramento card
TNA's Champions Challenge results are in, but a recurring reliance on 'challenge' …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Hazuki reaches AEW: The logistical nightmare of her Collision debut
Hazuki is set to debut on AEW Collision this weekend, but a …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Samoa Joe's AEW hiatus signals potential Hollywood focus
Samoa Joe takes a leave of absence from AEW as filming for …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
NJPW is heading for a corporate squeeze under TV Asahi
Bushiroad is officially done. NJPW is becoming a TV Asahi subsidiary, and …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Bryan Danielson as a trainer is a massive gamble for Nikki Bella
Nikki Bella is turning to Bryan Danielson to overhaul her wrestling style. …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Sami Zayn leaving Cody Rhodes hanging is the perfect petty drama
The wrestling community is currently tearing itself apart over a simple walkout …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The AEW-NJPW streaming divorce is a total headache for international fans
The AEW-NJPW partnership is facing a reality check as content moves off …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Top 10: Wrestling Viewership Power Rankings
Tracking the shifts in professional wrestling viewership as of May 2026, where …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Samoa Joe's AEW hiatus highlights a struggle with internal booking
Samoa Joe's hiatus from AEW is linked to his return to the …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Cody Rhodes battles through lingering effects of WrestleMania title defense
Cody Rhodes is working through head and eye injuries sustained at WrestleMania …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
John Cena’s move into coaching signals a shifting industry standard
John Cena's shift toward coaching at Black and Brave Academy signals a …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Nostalgia booking remains WWE’s most dangerous habit
A tactical breakdown of why WWE's obsession with the past and their …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The real cost of WWE’s global tour schedule
Travel cycles and scripted demands are pushing performers to a breaking point …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Will Ospreay and Ricochet are destined to run it back in AEW
A decade after changing the industry, Ospreay and Ricochet are primed for …
2 weeks, 4 days agoThe Brock vs. Oba Femi rematch is a tactical nightmare
Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi are set to collide again, but their …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Jake Doyle finally returns to AEW as the division stabilizes
Jake Doyle has officially returned to AEW television, but his path back …
2 weeks, 4 days ago