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
WWE Backlash 2026 is where the WrestleMania afterglow goes to die
Backlash 2026 is the ultimate post-WrestleMania trap, and I've got a bad …
2 months, 2 weeks agoJohn Cena is finally slamming the door on his WrestleMania career
John Cena is finally wrapping it up at WrestleMania 41, and while …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Could the Bad Ass Construction Worker actually make it to WWE?
The self-styled Bad Ass Construction Worker is angling for a WWE spot, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ash By Elegance is redefining what toughness looks like in this business
Ash By Elegance, formerly Dana Brooke, recently revealed harrowing ICU stays that …
2 months, 2 weeks agoNXT Stand and Deliver left the internet spiraling
NXT Stand and Deliver has the wrestling world split between praising the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bret Hart's critique highlights the technical decline in modern wrestling
Bret Hart expresses frustration with the current state of professional wrestling, highlighting …
2 months, 2 weeks agoBret Hart is right about the 90s and everyone needs to deal with it
Bret Hart thinks modern wrestling lacks the heart and logic of the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
NXT Stand & Deliver left us with more questions than answers
A sharp look at why NXT's latest premium event suffered from spot-heavy …
2 months, 2 weeks agoShelf Space vs. Wardrobe: Wrestling Merch Worth the Hype
We’re breaking down what’s actually worth clearing space for on your shelf …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Remembering Flying Fred Curry and the era of real-deal territorial wrestling
Fred Curry was a genuine territorial legend, a pioneer who pioneered the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chris Duncan and the brutal reality of the UFC main event shuffle
Duncan’s rise to the main event reveals a shift in UFC’s promotional …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dennis Rodman in the Hall of Fame is a mistake we cannot ignore
The induction of Dennis Rodman into the 2026 Hall of Fame is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Konosuke Takeshita looks like the next major target for the WWE mid-card
Konosuke Takeshita is trending in WWE scouting circles. Here is why he …
2 months, 2 weeks agoThis Week in Wrestling: NXT Stand & Deliver fallout and bizarre headlines
NXT Stand & Deliver delivered title shifts and technical blunders, while Mercedes …
2 months, 2 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 05
April 5 serves as a yearly reminder of the wrestling industry's struggle …
2 months, 2 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 05
From the shock of the 1993 title change in Vegas to the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Oba Femi is primed for a massive WrestleMania 41 breakout
Oba Femi is locked into a high-stakes feud with Brock Lesnar heading …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes and the TKO friction point
Cody Rhodes is navigating a high-stakes power struggle with TKO leadership just …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE creative is hiding real friction behind the Pat McAfee experiment
Cody Rhodes has been left to improvise on live TV as TKO …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Iyo Sky’s sudden pivot marks a new chapter for the women’s tag division
Iyo Sky’s move against Asuka, trademark shifts for the roster, and Natalya’s …
2 months, 2 weeks ago