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
Top 10: The Moments Shaping the Road to WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 is 12 days away and the industry is on fire. …
2 months, 2 weeks agoNWA's move to Sinclair feels like a tactical retreat into the niche
NWA Powerrr returns to Roku tonight with the fallout from the 2026 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE is finally bringing the big fight to Italy
Analyzing WWE's tactical move to Turin as tickets for Clash in Italy …
2 months, 2 weeks agoAlberto El Patron proves once again that some people never change
Alberto El Patron is back in a Mexican jail, and it’s time …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rey Mysterio is defying the actuarial tables at WrestleMania 41
At 51, Rey Mysterio returns for a WrestleMania title match, defying a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Liv Morgan's Unscathed Ascent: Character Work Fuels WrestleMania Momentum
Liv Morgan defies injury concerns, channeling her aggressive heel persona into peak …
2 months, 2 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 Merch Check: What to Buy and Skip
We got our hands on the latest WWE collectibles, apparel, and books …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW's roster takes a massive hit: Kyle Fletcher and Marq Quen sidelined
AEW's tag team and midcard divisions are facing a massive structural reshuffle …
2 months, 2 weeks agoTony Khan is finally booking ROH like it actually matters
Ring of Honor is back in Jacksonville taping TV, and the early …
2 months, 2 weeks agoMcKenzie Mitchell is back in the Northeast, and the timing is perfect
McKenzie Mitchell is executing a highly visible media tour just miles from …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rey Mysterio in a ladder match at his age is absolute insanity
Rey Mysterio back in a ladder match? It's nostalgia fuel that borders …
2 months, 2 weeks agoWill Ricochet jump to AEW as his WWE status remains cold?
Ricochet's silence in current WWE creative circles suggests a possible move to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Cole opens up on his biggest commentary regret at WrestleMania 37
Michael Cole reflects on his botched commentary during the WrestleMania 37 main …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, the tension between traditional wrestling fans and modern …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Pat McAfee’s future with WWE looks tied to a bigger Netflix play
Pat McAfee’s role in WWE is evolving from an in-ring participant to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why WrestleMania 41 needs to pivot before the show even starts
Ignoring the noise about future events, WrestleMania 41 requires a focus on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago![Kaz (The Ringer Wrestling Show): "The widely reported backstage story is that Ari Emanuel made this call to include [Pat McAfee] in..."](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4f6fe00e-7825-11ea-8787-77d7bf26b92d/image/9b9fe2219e7fff24c332fdf2d15f5a38.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Kaz (The Ringer Wrestling Show): "The widely reported backstage story is that Ari Emanuel made this call to include [Pat McAfee] in..."
Kaz on The Ringer Wrestling Show: key quotes on Pat McAfee/Randy Orton …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why fans are losing their minds over Drew McIntyre's potential babyface turn
Drew McIntyre is teasing a transition back to a babyface persona, and …
2 months, 2 weeks agoWrestleCon in Las Vegas is becoming the real main event
As WrestleCon hits Las Vegas for WrestleMania weekend, the focus shifts to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dennis Rodman in the WWE Hall of Fame is a total fever dream
WWE's decision to crown Dennis Rodman with a Hall of Fame spot …
2 months, 2 weeks ago