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 04
A look at April 04 through the lens of post-WrestleMania shifts, locker …
2 months, 2 weeks agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 WWE Season
From Randy Orton's recent SmackDown address to the high-stakes build for WrestleMania …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The AEW women’s division is facing a strategic roster pivot
AEW is pivoting toward dual-contract deals with CMLL to overhaul their women's …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE’s Hall of Fame drama and the creeping fear of creative monotony
The wrestling community is split between mourning the late Sycho Sid’s legacy …
2 months, 2 weeks agoVince McMahon’s legacy is officially in the dumpster
The latest filings regarding Janel Grant and Vince McMahon aren't just legal …
2 months, 2 weeks agoSami Zayn carries the weight of SmackDown toward WrestleMania 41
With WrestleMania 41 just 16 days away, Sami Zayn is set to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Dave LaGreca (Busted Open Radio): "The Rock is tied in to both main event stories, both nights. You need to think about leaving a gr..."
Dave LaGreca on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on WWE product interest, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kaz on The Ringer Wrestling Show: "Gunther versus Seth Rollins at WrestleMania is now a done deal."
Kaz on The Ringer Wrestling Show: key quotes on Vince McMahon WWE …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sami Zayn kicks off SmackDown with WrestleMania pressure mounting
Sami Zayn opens SmackDown tonight. With WrestleMania 41 exactly 16 days away, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE’s branding obsession is masking deeper consistency issues
WWE's push for frequent talent rebrands is a tactical gamble, often resulting …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tessa Blanchard and the persistent toxicity of the digital era
A tactical breakdown of why fan harassment of performers like Tessa Blanchard …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the industry is questioning WWE's obsession with future booking
Analyzing the strange rise of rumors for a future event that doesn't …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW's Collision chaos has fans questioning their booking philosophy
The latest Collision broadcast hit like a chaotic caffeine crash. From Shida's …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
WrestleMania 41 arrives in Las Vegas in two weeks. With the card …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
WrestleMania 41 is approaching, and beneath the spectacle, there are clear signs …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the WWE locker room is buzzing about a potential surprise return
Rumours are swirling about a veteran return to WWE as the promotion …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is the turning point for a jaded locker room
WrestleMania 41 is less than three weeks away, and the backstage tension …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Brian O'Connell (Voices of Wrestling): "The rumor around the campfire is that WWE did offer him a retirement run with Gunther, and he did..."
Brian O'Connell on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on Chris Jericho contract, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Joe Lanza (Voices of Wrestling): "Vince replied that no one would see it because these agreements do not go through the legal depar..."
Joe Lanza on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on WWE creative/Vince McMahon, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Pivotal Wrestling Moments of the Vince McMahon Era
From the Montreal Screwjob to the latest legal shifts, we rank the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago