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
On 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
WWE is gambling its WrestleMania main event on a Pat McAfee distraction
WWE's push of Pat McAfee into the Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Randy Orton’s mystery caller is the ultimate bait-and-switch
Randy Orton's mysterious phone calls have dominated recent Raw segments, but the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thunder Rosa cements her future with a formal AEW-CMLL dual contract
Thunder Rosa transitions to a formal dual contract with AEW and CMLL. …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
The path to WrestleMania 41 is cluttered with ego, name-change bureaucracy, and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 41 will be a masterclass in finality
With WrestleMania 41 approaching, Becky Lynch's upcoming matches are being scrutinized through …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
When fan entitlement turns into actual harassment
Fan entitlement has reached a boiling point as performers like Tessa Blanchard …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ricky Sosa signing with TNA signals a shift in mid-card focus
Ricky Sosa has officially signed with TNA, but his path through a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AAA is betting big on high-velocity television tonight
AAA Lucha Libre is back on FOX tonight, but their focus on …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW collision aftermath: Identifying the latest injury toll
AEW's latest ratings reflect a trend of viewership dips as injuries begin …
2 months, 2 weeks agoBilly Jack Haynes trial date set: A dark chapter for wrestling history
Billy Jack Haynes has been deemed fit to stand trial for the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is a high-stakes bet on WWE's new era
Analyzing the data shift and booking trends heading into WrestleMania 41.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Pat McAfee is a boardroom pawn, not a wrestling personality
Pat McAfee’s role in WWE has drifted from chaotic energy to corporate …
2 months, 2 weeks agoTop 10: The Defining Moments of WWE's Post-WrestleMania Build
A deep dive into the top 10 moments from the latest WWE …
2 months, 2 weeks agoKnees and Figures: A Real Talk Gear Report
We break down whether the McDavid knee brace is worth the sweat …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Seth Rollins is anchoring Raw as the road to WrestleMania 41 reaches its peak
Seth Rollins opening Raw on April 6 is a calculated move to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago