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
SmackDown stumbles with confusing NXT call-up announcements
Friday's SmackDown featured a sudden influx of NXT talent, but WWE's staggered …
1 month, 4 weeks agoRanking the King and Queen of the Ring 2026 card from absolute worst to best
A brutal, honest breakdown of the entire King and Queen of the …
1 month, 4 weeks agoCreative frustrations mount as another tag team exits WWE
Another tag team has been released by WWE as the company looks …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Is a Naomichi Marufuji-Seth Rollins dream match finally on the cards?
Naomichi Marufuji wants a crack at Seth Rollins after the WWE star …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE cutting Aleister Black and Zelina Vega is absolute booking malpractice
WWE's latest roster cuts regarding Aleister Black and Zelina Vega exposes a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE’s latest signing signals a shift in talent acquisition strategy
A look at WWE's latest high-profile acquisition and the lingering injury concerns …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
John Cena’s Backlash cameo is a strategic masterclass in fan engagement
John Cena is teasing something big for Backlash, but is it a …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why WWE is tightening its grip on the past
Nick Khan confirmed WWE holds over 100 legend deals. We look at …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
TNA is doing right by WrestleCon, but the internet isn't buying the apology
TNA is cleaning up the mess surrounding Leon Slater's pull from WrestleCon, …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Sol Ruca and Ethan Page set for SmackDown debuts as post-Mania reshuffle begins
WrestleMania 41 is in the books, and the blue brand is already …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Bishop Dyer is right about the dangerous culture of spots in NXT
Bishop Dyer (fka Baron Corbin) has sparked a necessary debate about safety …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE just trademarked Mason Rook and the name generator is officially broken
WWE has filed to trademark 'Mason Rook,' and we are officially at …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Backlash 2026: The Hardest Reset After WrestleMania's High
After the grandeur of WrestleMania 41, WWE's Backlash 2026 faces the daunting …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Danhausen’s WWE flirtation highlights the chaos behind the curtain
Analyzing the recent industry buzz surrounding Danhausen and the strategic, yet potentially …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE legend deals are the hidden engine of the company's long-term business
A deep dive into WWE's 150-strong legend contracts and what this archival …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Steve Maclin is back and the TNA roster should be nervous
Steve Maclin is officially back. With his medical clearance confirmed, the TNA …
1 month, 4 weeks agoTNA finally stopped being difficult and made things right with WrestleCon
TNA Wrestling has finally settled its long-standing grievances with WrestleCon after years …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Aftershocks of Dynamite: Darby's Reign, Ospreay's Fate, and Indy Wrestling's Pivot
AEW's new champion Darby Allin faces an immediate challenger, while the bizarre …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE heads back to the desert for another Night of Champions
WWE is heading back to Riyadh this June. I break down what …
1 month, 4 weeks agoNXT's New Signings Are Here, and I'm Already Worried
WWE is stocking up on the best indie talent again, and while …
1 month, 4 weeks ago