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
NXT's 'Revenge' Was a Glorious, Beautiful Mess
Night 1 of the first-ever NXT Revenge had a little bit of …
2 months, 1 week agoTop 10 NXT Moments Heading Into Stand & Deliver: Brawls, Botches, and Breakout Stars
We are mere days away from WrestleMania weekend, and Tuesday's NXT was …
2 months, 1 week agoPROGRESS is bringing the chaos back to the desert for Las Vegas II
PROGRESS is taking a massive gamble by rolling the dice in Vegas …
2 months, 1 week ago
John Cena's Final Form: Corporate Savior or Subscription Pitchman?
John Cena heads into WrestleMania 41 not as a competitor, but as …
2 months, 1 week ago
CM Punk and Roman Reigns just saved the WrestleMania 41 main event
CM Punk's 'Pipebomb 2.0' in Sacramento has redefined the WrestleMania 41 main …
2 months, 1 week ago
NXT Revenge proved Joe Hendry is WWE's most tragic figure
Joe Hendry's appearance on NXT Revenge was a creative disaster that highlights …
2 months, 1 week ago
Hybrid X PWU has the highest ceiling at The Collective
Hybrid X PWU brings raw, technical independent wrestling to The Collective tonight, …
2 months, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 41 is a chaotic sprint to the finish line
WrestleMania 41 is just days away, but the obsession with celebrity cameos …
2 months, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 41 is overshadowed by legal headaches
WrestleMania 41 is just days away, but legal trouble and booking inconsistencies …
2 months, 1 week ago
The CM Punk and Roman Reigns dynamic is the only story that matters for WM41
As WrestleMania 41 nears, the reality-blurred feud between CM Punk and Roman …
2 months, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 41 momentum is stuttering despite the noise
WrestleMania 41 is approaching, but soft ticket sales and creative friction suggest …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Alycia Baumgardner in WWE is a calculated risk the company needs
Alycia Baumgardner's 17-1 boxing record makes her an elite prospect for a …
2 months, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 41 is the turning point for the Bloodline saga
WrestleMania 41 is five days away, but over-booked interference and soap-opera booking …
2 months, 1 week ago
John Cena is staying out of the ring for good
Triple H has shut down the possibility of a John Cena in-ring …
2 months, 1 week ago
The bidding war for MJF might finally end at Allegiant Stadium this Sunday
Triple H's recent comments about WrestleMania debuts have fueled rumors that a …
2 months, 1 week agoAlberto El Patron settles domestic violence case for 1.13 million pesos
Alberto El Patron has secured a conditional release from a San Luis …
2 months, 1 week ago
MJF is finally outgrowing the AEW locker room
MJF's tactical growth as AEW World Champion is undeniable, but the cancellation …
2 months, 1 week ago
Nic Nemeth and MJF is the inter-promotional match we actually need
TNA pulled the plug on the MJF vs. Nic Nemeth match, but …
2 months, 1 week agoNXT Revenge is the brand's final hurdle before WrestleMania
NXT Revenge faces the difficult task of standing out just five days …
2 months, 1 week ago
TNA Rebellion might be the only thing worth watching before WrestleMania
TNA is seeing a surprise surge in viewership just as Rebellion 2026 …
2 months, 1 week ago