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
Why the Ringside Memorial Day sale is the final chapter of the AEW Jazwares era
Ringside Collectibles' Memorial Day sale is more than a holiday discount — …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
John Cena is drawing a hard physical line in WWE retirement
John Cena has officially implemented a strict 'no fall downs' policy for …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Sami Zayn's turn on Cody Rhodes headlines a chaotic SmackDown in Lexington
Sami Zayn officially turns heel on Cody Rhodes, Danhausen causes blackouts, and …
3 weeks, 2 days agoSaturday Night's Main Event is about to expose WWE's biggest cracks
Ahead of tonight's massive Fort Wayne show, we break down the ring …
3 weeks, 2 days agoCody Rhodes walking out ten years ago saved the entire wrestling business
Ten years ago today, Cody Rhodes walked out of WWE. Here is …
3 weeks, 2 days agoWhy Clash at the Castle 2026 is WWE's most dangerous booking gamble yet
WWE Clash at the Castle 2026 is a high-stakes booking gamble that …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Top 10: The Shocking Shifts of 'Former' Champions and Standouts Redefining Wrestling in 2026
The professional wrestling world is in total chaos. We rank the top …
3 weeks, 3 days agoHiromu Takahashi bleeds for Osaka while House of Torture ruins another NJPW block
The Best of the Super Juniors hit Edion Arena on May 22, …
3 weeks, 3 days agoNikki Bella on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune has the IWC fighting again
Nikki Bella is heading to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, and the internet …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
AEW Double or Nothing card hit with late injury scramble
AEW's Double or Nothing card is in flux following a verified grade …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why ex-NXT prospect Bodhi Hayward is doomed on Survivor
Brady Booker is trading the Performance Center for Fiji. Here is why …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Sol Ruca's match with Becky Lynch will expose her flaws or make her a star
Sol Ruca admitted to being nervous ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event. …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Adam Copeland is staring down the end of his AEW run
With Double or Nothing just days away, Adam Copeland's recent comments about …
3 weeks, 3 days agoMy Unfiltered Take: Saturday Night's Main Event Card Predictions
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event is upon us, and your resident wrestling …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
WWE's indie name ban proves the ID program is a corporate trap
Forcing six WWE ID prospects to abandon their indie names isn't an …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Sol Ruca's main roster jump is a dangerous gamble for WWE
Sol Ruca's rapid ascent from NXT to the main roster forces us …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why WWE Evolve episode 61 proves the developmental pipeline needs a reset
WWE Evolve's 61st episode delivered fast matches and a sterile atmosphere. We …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Ronda Rousey, WWE house shows, and the state of AEW tag teams
Analyzing the shift in WWE house shows, the scramble to fix the …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Top 10 Moments Shaping the Modern TNA Impact
Mike Santana's title defense, Mustafa Ali's open challenge, and the booking maneuvers …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
AAA just canceled El Grande Americano and it is a total disaster
AAA has pulled the plug on 'El Grande Americano' in Mexico City, …
3 weeks, 4 days ago