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
Roddy Piper was the only person who could have made Hulk Hogan a star
Ted DiBiase's recent reflections on Roddy Piper reveal the hidden mechanics behind …
2 months, 1 week ago
Maki Itoh and STARDOM roster pulled from Las Vegas shows over visa delays
Several STARDOM wrestlers, including Maki Itoh, have been pulled from WrestleMania 41 …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10 Wildest Fan Interactions in Combat Sports History
From chaotic arena brawls to Arman Tsarukyan's shocking livestream chokeout, we rank …
2 months, 1 week agoJe'Von Evans is doing the work while the rest of NXT is playing pretend
Je'Von Evans is actually listening to veteran advice instead of just chasing …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE’s strange corporate pivot is getting weirdly mainstream
From Stephen Fry's bizarre love for Roman Reigns to Danhausen allegedly outselling …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE’s WrestleMania 41 injury crisis is looking real messy
With WrestleMania 41 just ten days away, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez …
2 months, 1 week ago
MJF is working us all but the TNA heat feels real
MJF's public feud with TNA and Carlos Silva isn't just a work—it's …
2 months, 1 week agoAEW Dynasty 2026 proved that hype isn't enough to carry a card
AEW Dynasty 2026 had high-flying moments but suffered from booking bloat and …
2 months, 1 week ago
Jiri Prochazka is playing it cool while the light heavyweights scramble
The UFC 327 light heavyweight picture is a mess, with Jiri Prochazka …
2 months, 1 week ago
Nikki Bella Drops Truth Bombs: Is Wrestling Still Stuck in the Stone Age for Women?
Nikki Bella is calling out the wrestling industry for a clear double …
2 months, 1 week ago
Seth Rollins vs GUNTHER is a disaster waiting to happen
The WrestleMania 42 chatter is a distraction from real issues in the …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW Dynasty 2026: Is The Card A Masterpiece Or A Mess?
AEW Dynasty 2026 is upon us, and the fan debates are hitting …
2 months, 1 week ago
Pat McAfee’s WrestleMania 41 status remains fluid amid uncertainty
Pat McAfee returns to SmackDown this week, but medical concerns and tight …
2 months, 1 week ago
Pat McAfee's SmackDown Return: WrestleMania 41 Spot or Just a Pop?
Pat McAfee's confirmed appearance on the April 10 SmackDown has sparked rumors …
2 months, 1 week ago
WWE just signed Cory Hays while the WrestleMania 41 chaos reaches a boiling point
WWE secures indie standout Cory Hays just 10 days before WrestleMania 41, …
2 months, 1 week ago
WrestleMania 41: Why Cody Finishes the Story (Again)
WrestleMania 41 promises to be a pivotal event, with Cody Rhodes set …
2 months, 1 week ago
MJF is picking a fight with TNA that he doesn't need to win
MJF has turned his sights on TNA executive Carlos Silva, calling his …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Most Explosive Moments on the Road to WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 is 10 days away. From the creative reset of Cody …
2 months, 1 week ago
CMLL on Fox Sports 2 might finally drag Lucha Libre into the modern era
CMLL has finally landed a major TV deal with Fox Sports 2 …
2 months, 1 week ago
TNA is betting the house on nostalgia with a Lockbox return at Rebellion
TNA's recent talent-pulling directive and the revival of the infamous Lockbox gimmick …
2 months, 1 week ago