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 Iconic Long-Form Wrestling Podcasts
A deep dive into the 10 most influential long-form wrestling podcast series, …
4 weeks ago
Paige and Brie Bella holding WWE gold in 2026 is a glorious, chaotic disaster
They retained on Raw. They are defending at Saturday Night's Main Event. …
4 weeks agoDante Martin and Darian Bengston hit the medical report after ROH tapings
A brutal night of ROH tapings in Jacksonville has left Dante Martin …
4 weeks ago
Brock Lesnar's Greensboro Rampage: The Week's Defining Moment
Brock Lesnar’s unexpected return to WWE Raw in Greensboro, targeting Oba Femi, …
4 weeks agoOkada vs Ospreay is Tony Khan's most dangerous gamble yet
AEW returns to Las Vegas for Double or Nothing with the pressure …
4 weeks agoRollins vs. Balor in a Cage: SNME's Big Splash or Just a Ripple?
WWE's announcement of Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor in a steel cage …
4 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 19
From the birth of Andre the Giant to the infamous Curtain Call …
4 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 19
May is the ultimate bridge month in professional wrestling. With AEW Double …
4 weeks ago
Lyra Valkyria calling out Kelani Jordan is exactly what this tournament needs
Lyra Valkyria has explicitly targeted former champion Kelani Jordan for a showdown …
4 weeks ago
MJF is about to ruin Will Ospreay's perfect 2026 run at Double or Nothing
AJ Styles recently admitted his 2024 feud with Cody Rhodes was a …
4 weeks ago
Why WWE veterans will soon be begging for a 50 percent pay cut
Kevin Nash recently revealed a top star took a massive base pay …
4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Sandman's Most Extreme Moments
From Philadelphia bloodbaths to WCW paydays, ranking the chaotic highs of the …
4 weeks ago
Fans are already tearing apart Garrett Borden after his first Stinger Splash
Garrett Borden hit his father's legendary Stinger Splash at the Rhodes Wrestling …
4 weeks ago
Ronda Rousey’s Netflix showcase proves MMA is now a content play
Ronda Rousey’s return to MMA ended in seconds, signaling a shift toward …
4 weeks ago
Santino Marella at Clash in Italy actually makes perfect booking sense
WWE's upcoming Clash in Italy on May 31 is crying out for …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Marty Jannetty and the cruel reality of the wrestling business
The wrestling world is mourning a grim reality as Marty Jannetty undergoes …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Marty Jannetty and the harsh reality of the squared circle
A sober look at the physical toll of a wrestling career following …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
How a 7-1 World Cup demolition built WWE's most terrifying villain
Gunther dismantled Royce Keys on SmackDown, punching his ticket to Clash In …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Bryan Danielson's injury status ahead of AEW Double or Nothing
Bryan Danielson is fighting the injury clock ahead of AEW Double or …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10 Modern Wrestling Moments
Nostalgia lies. The last fifteen years have delivered sequences that rival the …
4 weeks, 1 day ago