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
Bryan Danielson joining the AEW commentary desk is a gut punch
Bryan Danielson is off the AEW active roster for good. The internet …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Lola Vice is turning NXT into her personal chessboard
Lola Vice’s recent title retention on NXT wasn't just a win; it …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
The TNA Thursday night experiment is hitting a speed bump
The novelty of TNA's Thursday night block is wearing off, and the …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Natalya is playing the long game while the division gets younger
Natalya Neidhart remains the division's most reliable technician, but is her commitment …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Laredo Kid and Rey Fenix just reminded us why lucha libre is king
Laredo Kid and Rey Fenix tore the house down in Mexico City, …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Je’Von Evans is winning over the WWE locker room one sequence at a time
Je’Von Evans is hitting 74% of his signature spots, but his reliance …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Nikki Cross and Big Damo buying Progress and DEFY is a massive gamble
Nikki Cross and Big Damo have acquired Progress Wrestling and DEFY. Can …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Booking by reaction: The structural failure of WWE's mid-2010s pivot
A tactical breakdown of why WWE's mid-2010s booking relied on desperate tag-team …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Why Mick Foley showing up at AEW Redemption is a tactical mistake
Tony Khan’s plan to feature Mick Foley at AEW Redemption is a …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Mike Bailey is right to call out Darby Allin's reckless booking
Speedball Mike Bailey's critique of Darby Allin exposes a deeper issue within …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
AEW's Montreal gamble with Redemption looks problematic
AEW has announced a new pay-per-view, Redemption, for Montreal this July. It's …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Nikki Storm and Big Damo buying PROGRESS and DEFY is peak wrestling chaos
Nikki Storm and Big Damo have pulled an impossible maneuver by buying …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
MJF is playing a dangerous game with his own authenticity
MJF wants to sell us on his authenticity, but in the pro …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Top 10: AEW Double or Nothing 2026 Defining Moments
AEW Double or Nothing 2026 featured a shocking betrayal, major title changes, …
2 weeks, 6 days agoIndi Hartwell’s TNA jump is the best career pivot of the year
Indi Hartwell escaped the main roster void for TNA, but is it …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Tiffany Stratton is betting on athleticism over safe booking
Tiffany Stratton has moved away from high-risk finishers to protect her longevity, …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
WWE is turning Italy into a high-stakes Netflix experiment
WWE heads to Turin this Sunday for Clash in Italy, but behind …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
AEW Double or Nothing medical fallout: Perry and others undergo evaluation
AEW Double or Nothing’s Stadium Stampede left talent under medical scrutiny following …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
John Cena reflects on the creative risks defining his final WWE run
John Cena confirms he never vetoed a single WWE creative pitch throughout …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Why Jon Moxley remains the gravity well of professional wrestling
Analyzing Jon Moxley's recent trajectory and the potential impact of a Switchblades …
3 weeks ago