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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.

1966 articles published Wrestling

Articles by Cole Briggs

Lizzy Rain just broke the NXT debut formula
MATCH PREVIEW

Lizzy Rain just broke the NXT debut formula

A shocking victory over Nikkita Lyons on Tuesday night signals a major …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Laredo heat wave exposed every flaw in WWE's rigid production style
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

The Laredo heat wave exposed every flaw in WWE's rigid production style

The power cut at Sames Auto Arena fundamentally altered match pacing and …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
INJURY REPORT

NXT injury updates and the fallout from the latest Orlando tapings

NXT moves into a volatile period as roster injuries complicate the post-WrestleMania …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Wildest Wrestling Moments of 2026 So Far
TOP LIST

Top 10: The Wildest Wrestling Moments of 2026 So Far

From John Cena's emotional farewell at WrestleMania 41 to NXT's bizarre AI …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
STAT DEEP DIVE

Ricky Saints' exit exposes the mathematical reality of NXT's post-draft crisis

Ricky Saints' emotional farewell masked a broader statistical shift in NXT's roster …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Dynamite's late additions expose a major booking flaw
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Dynamite's late additions expose a major booking flaw

Two eleventh-hour matches were tacked onto tonight's AEW Dynamite, highlighting Tony Khan's …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Shane McMahon's MSG plaque photo is a tone-deaf flex TKO didn't need
CONTROVERSY

Shane McMahon's MSG plaque photo is a tone-deaf flex TKO didn't need

Shane McMahon pointing at Vince's MSG Walk of Fame plaque during a …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
NXT's post-Revenge reset proves wrestling media is running a faulty benchmark
CONTROVERSY

NXT's post-Revenge reset proves wrestling media is running a faulty benchmark

Wrestling media is evaluating NXT using the wrong metrics. A brutal look …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
ON THIS DAY

On This Day in Wrestling: April 29

From Joe Stecher's catch wrestling legacy to Brock Lesnar's bloody return against …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nikki Bella addresses injury deception and future return timeline
INJURY REPORT

Nikki Bella addresses injury deception and future return timeline

Nikki Bella is opening up about the frustration of hiding her ankle …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
INJURY REPORT

Bully Ray is absolutely right about Bo Dallas and the Bray Wyatt legacy

WWE fumbled the emotional core of the Wyatt legacy, and Bully Ray …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Seth Rollins is playing a dangerous physical game with Bron Breakker
INJURY REPORT

Seth Rollins is playing a dangerous physical game with Bron Breakker

Seth Rollins called out Bron Breakker on Raw, but the biomechanical reality …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Raw Just Gave Us The Bloodline 2.0 And Fans Are Already Fighting About It
FAN REACTION

Raw Just Gave Us The Bloodline 2.0 And Fans Are Already Fighting About It

Roman Reigns' new-look Bloodline and Seth Rollins' explosive new challenger have the …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Dakota Kai needs a post-WWE path before a reunion makes any sense
PREDICTION

Dakota Kai needs a post-WWE path before a reunion makes any sense

Dakota Kai’s future is currently a hot topic for speculation, but her …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
The fans are hijacking the Backlash build and Triple H is feeling the heat
FAN REACTION

The fans are hijacking the Backlash build and Triple H is feeling the heat

WWE Backlash is 11 days away, but the fans are completely split. …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
NXT's move to The CW means the death of the uninterrupted main event
EVENT PREVIEW

NXT's move to The CW means the death of the uninterrupted main event

With The CW taking over NXT Premium Live Events, the era of …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
CM Punk is playing the corporate game perfectly and it should worry us
PREDICTION

CM Punk is playing the corporate game perfectly and it should worry us

CM Punk is using his 'outspoken' persona as a tactical shield in …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why wrestler naming conventions have hit a creative wall
INTERVIEW RECAP

Why wrestler naming conventions have hit a creative wall

The latest podcasts break down why modern naming conventions are killing character …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Eric Bischoff and the Hulk Hogan family circus
INTERVIEW RECAP

Eric Bischoff and the Hulk Hogan family circus

Eric Bischoff reflects on the drain of managing WCW's peak stars, while …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
MATCH PREVIEW

Dakota Kai's Year Off Proves WWE's Creative Is Broken

Dakota Kai's year-long hiatus wasn't a vacation; it was a necessary escape …

1 month, 3 weeks ago
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