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
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 agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 18
From Bruno Sammartino's 48-second revolution in 1963 to Kevin Owens' shocking debut …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
MLW and Stardom are betting on a cross-continental talent exchange
MLW and Stardom have entered a formal partnership. It is a necessary …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: The Most Explosive Wrestling Moments of the Decade
A definitive ranking of the ten biggest moments that broke the wrestling …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Ghost in the Machine: How WWE Broke Karrion Kross
Karrion Kross's disastrous first main roster run wasn't a failure of talent, …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Swerve Strickland has officially moved the goalposts for the Owen Hart Cup
Swerve Strickland's recent post-match attacks signals a tactical shift toward the Owen …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
IYO SKY enters a new chapter as the locker room watches closely
Iyo Sky’s recent marriage to EVIL and the controversy surrounding the Sol …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Jacob Fatu is still processing the night the Final Boss returned to Atlanta
Jacob Fatu's recent podcast appearance reveals the deep psychological impact of The …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Eric Bischoff's Shocking Praise Sets The Stage For Double Or Nothing
Eric Bischoff just admitted he respects Tony Khan. Here is why that …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Corey Graves is dropping hints. Here is exactly when Carmella returns.
Corey Graves recently hinted that his wife Carmella isn't finished with pro …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Roman Reigns returning to RAW will finally kill the Bloodline story
Roman Reigns makes his return to RAW on May 18. He needs …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Jim Cornette is right about Rousey vs Carano: It was a staged cash grab
Jim Cornette is entirely right about the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Bayley is finally breaking the WWE bubble and we are all better for it
Bayley is systematically dismantling the traditional WWE 'bubble' by pushing for crossover …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Vikingo vs. Alberto at Noche de los Grande Is AAA's Crossroads
AAA's upcoming 'Noche de los Grande' pits the spectacular El Hijo del …
4 weeks, 2 days agoOspreay vs Omega III: AEW Is Betting Its Future On A Rubber Match
In the rubber match of a generational rivalry, Will Ospreay is set …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Why WWE needs a debuting star to win Money in the Bank 2026
WrestleTalk's recent report suggests a main roster newcomer could shock the world …
4 weeks, 2 days agoTop 10: The Wrestling Moments Defining 2026 So Far
The 2025-2026 wrestling cycle hasn't just been a hype train. It has …
4 weeks, 2 days ago