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 Asuka's exit feels hollow and Roman Reigns is stuck in second gear
Our weekly power rankings for the hottest storylines in wrestling — analyzing …
1 month ago
TNA ducks Forbidden Door and moves Slammiversary to the afternoon
TNA has shifted Slammiversary to an afternoon start time to dodge a …
1 month ago
Top 10: Chelsea Green Moments and Milestones in WWE
From pitching directly to Triple H to overcoming heart surgery, we rank …
1 month ago
Chelsea Green is the creative lifeline WWE didn't know it needed
Chelsea Green is bypassing creative and texting Triple H directly. As she …
1 month, 1 week ago
Blake Monroe eyes SmackDown arrival as WWE prospect hunt continues
Blake Monroe is circling a move to WWE SmackDown as leadership shifts …
1 month, 1 week ago
John Cena is teasing something massive for Backlash 2026
John Cena promises a foundation-shaking reveal at Backlash 2026, but is this …
1 month, 1 week ago
John Cena is angling for a massive final act at Backlash
John Cena is set to make a massive announcement at WWE Backlash. …
1 month, 1 week agoNattie Neidhart's emotional tribute is a reminder of wrestling's real bloodline
Natalya Neidhart’s tribute to Owen Hart proves that genuine emotion still exists …
1 month, 1 week ago
Cody Rhodes needs to walk the walk at Backlash
Cody Rhodes is talking like an executive, but he needs to wrestle …
1 month, 1 week ago
AEW's injury woes pile up after a brutal Wednesday night schedule
AEW's latest high-intensity double-header has left the roster battered, raising serious questions …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE Backlash faces a reality check this Sunday
With Backlash two days away, the company must balance its shifting production …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE Backlash is the litmus test for the post-draft roster
WWE Backlash arrives this weekend with looming questions about roster stability and …
1 month, 1 week agoTKO's Q1 earnings reveal a clear shift in premium event strategy
TKO's Q1 2026 earnings highlight a pivot toward international premium events that …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE departures continue as developmental roster churn hits Prinsloo
Francois Prinsloo's exit mirrors a 14% reduction in average developmental tenure as …
1 month, 1 week ago
Dakota Kai's year away wasn't just a break—it was a cage escape
Dakota Kai's year-long hiatus wasn't a career suicide move—it was a masterclass …
1 month, 1 week ago
Nick Khan's 2030 extension signals a shift in WWE asset management
WWE has hired three major NJPW stars since January, but current metrics …
1 month, 1 week ago
AEW is leaning into pure chaos right now
From Kevin Nealon challenging Danny DeVito to the high cost of Will …
1 month, 1 week ago
Paul Heyman shifts focus to the future as Backlash looms
Paul Heyman talks Bron Breakker and Danhausen, while Cody Rhodes readies for …
1 month, 1 week ago
Lil Yachty in the WWE locker room is either genius or a disaster
The wrestling world is divided on Lil Yachty's presence at the Performance …
1 month, 1 week ago
Trick Williams faces a culture clash at Backlash
Trick Williams faces a critical pressure point at Backlash as he balances …
1 month, 1 week ago