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
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, 10 hours ago
WWE ID program leads to sudden cancellations for Aaron Rourke
Aaron Rourke's removal from independent event bookings signals a shift in the …
2 days, 12 hours agoTrish Stratus at FIFA Fan Fest and the weird nostalgia of wrestling toys
Trish Stratus is hitting the FIFA Fan Fest, and the ECW figure …
2 days, 14 hours agoTrish Stratus at FIFA Fan Fest is a strange pivot for wrestling talent
Trish Stratus appearing at the Toronto FIFA Fan Fest raises questions about …
2 days, 19 hours ago
Nikki Bella’s in-ring future hinges on ankle recovery and booking
Nikki Bella is navigating a difficult ankle injury that forced her to …
2 days, 22 hours ago
Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair is the SummerSlam main event we need
The wrestling internet is buzzing over reports of a potential Jade Cargill …
3 days agoThe NWA is crawling back to NYC and nobody asked for this
The NWA is bringing its act to New York, and it smells …
3 days ago
Forbidden Door 2026 is shaping up to be a logistical nightmare
Forbidden Door 2026 is approaching with a bloated card that threatens to …
3 days ago
Brie Bella’s in-ring career clock is officially ticking
Brie Bella is calculating the final days of her in-ring career as …
3 days agoTNA is burying the lede by hiding their best matches
TNA Impact continues to baffle with its main event selection, prioritizing rigid …
3 days, 3 hours ago
Zaria is the new North American champion and NXT faces a reckoning
Zaria's win over Tatum Paxley marks a major shift in NXT. The …
3 days, 4 hours ago
Sheamus and the unpredictable nature of longevity in the ring
Sheamus's recent injury highlights the brutal physical reality of the sport, fueling …
3 days, 4 hours ago
CM Punk's return is the ultimate test of the WWE locker room
With reports finally shedding light on CM Punk's return, the question shifts …
3 days, 4 hours agoJanel Grant just dropped a legal hand grenade on WWE corporate
Janel Grant's latest deposition release drops Nick Khan into the middle of …
3 days, 6 hours ago
The NXT mid-summer scramble for title contention
NXT is navigating a mid-summer slump as the creative team pivots between …
3 days, 6 hours agoMaple Leaf Pro Wrestling is selling out, but the model remains untested
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling sold out its debut TV tapings, but sustaining …
3 days, 7 hours ago
Chris Jericho’s 2008 pivot reminds us why legends need to evolve
Chris Jericho thinks his 2008 heel turn was his biggest career gamble, …
3 days, 7 hours agoBig Daddy Crabtree and the lost art of British technical wrestling
A deep dive into the technical wrestling legacy of Big Daddy Crabtree …
3 days, 8 hours ago
Cody Rhodes is trying to justify no-selling and the internet is on fire
Cody Rhodes' recent comments on no-selling have sent the wrestling community into …
3 days, 9 hours agoTop 10: Wrestling's Greatest Moments
A deep dive into the top 10 moments in professional wrestling history, …
3 days, 9 hours ago