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
Maria Kanellis is right about the corporate soul of WWE
Maria Kanellis calls out the soulless, corporate-heavy shift that transformed WWE from …
1 day, 20 hours ago
Chad Gable's comeback is the most overlooked story in wrestling
Chad Gable's recovery from a 'shredded' bicep tendon is more complex than …
1 day, 20 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Days in Wrestling Faction History
From the internal collapse of The Judgment Day to the explosive rise …
1 day, 20 hours ago
John Cena slams door on return despite John Cena Classic buzz
John Cena rules out a ring return as 'financial suicide' while navigating …
1 day, 20 hours ago
Paramount just bought WBD and the whole industry is holding its breath
The DOJ officially cleared the Paramount-WBD acquisition, and the ripple effects for …
1 day, 20 hours agoSmackDown’s tag division is stuck in a loop of diminishing returns
WWE’s reliance on tag champs wrestling twice a night is a statistical …
1 day, 21 hours ago
Dragon Lee could be the next high-flyer to lead WWE's midcard evolution
Dragon Lee is nearing a transition into a featured championship hunt. We …
2 days ago
Tony Schiavone still feels the ghosts of the Monday Night Wars
Tony Schiavone's admission of nerves reminds us that the best wrestling commentary …
2 days, 2 hours ago
Natalya Neidhart is gambling her legacy against the raw aggression of Jaida Parker
Natalya Neidhart faces a pivotal test against Jaida Parker. Our analysis of …
2 days, 3 hours ago
AEW Summer Blockbuster burned the house down and the internet is on fire
From the 'Tommy's Mommy' fallout to the gritty Continental Title bout, we …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Chris Jericho is still betting on himself and it is exhausting
Chris Jericho thinks he's the smartest guy in the room, and frankly, …
2 days, 4 hours agoThe legal reality hanging over WWE in 2026
The ongoing Janel Grant lawsuit is more than a distraction; it is …
2 days, 5 hours ago
CM Punk's return timeline and the shift to SmackDown
CM Punk is nearing clearance following his injury, with plans to shift …
2 days, 6 hours ago
Mercedes Moné returns to AEW but the narrative questions remain
Mercedes Moné is back in AEW following a five-month hiatus, but the …
2 days, 6 hours ago
Cathy Kelley’s WWE future questioned amid backstage friction
Cathy Kelley’s status as a key WWE correspondent is under pressure following …
2 days, 6 hours ago
When the spotlight fades: Reality checks for former WWE stars
Life after the WWE isn't all Hall of Fame speeches and residuals. …
2 days, 6 hours agoFrom the Squared Circle to the Reunion Special: The Reality TV Pipeline
The wrestling-to-reality TV pipeline is flowing, but is it actually good for …
2 days, 8 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Sports Entertainment
A deep dive into the high-stakes pivots, creative hiccups, and industry-altering moments …
2 days, 8 hours ago
Liv Morgan's pop star pivot is polarizing the hell out of the IWC
Liv Morgan is leaning into her crossover potential with a new music …
2 days, 8 hours ago
Mike Santana is the heavy favorite to claim gold at Slammiversary 2026
Mike Santana's title match at Slammiversary 2026 is the pivot point TNA …
2 days, 8 hours ago