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
AEW needs to clarify the Keith Lee situation before momentum stalls
Keith Lee's absence is a glaring oversight that reflects a deeper, systemic …
6 days ago
Oba Femi is the only thing keeping Raw from total irrelevance
Oba Femi was the only spark on a lackluster Raw broadcast in …
6 days, 1 hour ago
Road Dogg's departure exposes a systemic problem behind the curtain
Road Dogg's recent comments reveal more than just personal dissatisfaction. They expose …
6 days, 3 hours ago
Kevin Nash and the absurd logic of professional wrestling's golden era
Kevin Nash chose a gym over the Taj Mahal, proving that in …
6 days, 4 hours agoThe wrestling industry has a major gambling problem
The wrestling industry is increasingly turning to predatory gambling apps to drive …
6 days, 7 hours agoWWE is betting the house on Je’Von Evans and it better pay off
Je’Von Evans is shifting the gravity of the entire RAW brand after …
6 days, 8 hours ago
Did Rick Martel just reject the WWE Hall of Fame?
Rick Martel rejected a WWE Hall of Fame offer, and the internet …
6 days, 9 hours ago
Eric Bischoff remains the loudest critic of WWE’s current booking
Eric Bischoff is highlighting a growing divide between WWE's creative comfort zones …
6 days, 11 hours ago
WWE keeps trying to resuscitate the past while the future is right there
WWE keeps trying to reach into the past to fix current booking …
6 days, 11 hours agoGunther's title reign demands a shift in tactical urgency
Gunther controls 68% of his match time, but a 14% drop in …
6 days, 12 hours agoGunther arrives at Raw with a target on his back
Gunther leads the charge on tonight's episode of Raw, but a string …
6 days, 12 hours ago
Danhausen’s Knicks obsession is the weirdest sports crossover of 2026
The internet is losing its mind over a wrestling goblin at Madison …
6 days, 13 hours ago
The wrestling weekend was a total fever dream
From the blood-soaked floors of the Showboat to the refined mat work …
6 days, 13 hours ago
Becky Lynch and Maxxine Dupri: A study in professional evolution
A tactical breakdown of the Becky Lynch and Maxxine Dupri feud, analyzing …
6 days, 15 hours agoNew Orleans hosting Money in the Bank is a massive win for WWE
New Orleans is set to host Money in the Bank, a strategic …
6 days, 16 hours ago
The nWo WWE run was dead before the ink dried
Kevin Nash admits the 2002 nWo revival in WWE was a locker …
6 days, 22 hours ago
Professional wrestling must address the legacy of Hulk Hogan
With the police investigation into the death of Terry Bollea officially closed, …
1 week ago
MJF injury status: AEW World Champion cleared for Forbidden Door
AEW World Champion MJF is nursing a hyperextended knee, but creative plans …
1 week agoWWE Clash at the Castle is more than just a victory lap
WWE's European tour has revealed deep friction between old-school booking and new-school …
1 week ago
WWE must stop fumbling Chad Gable before the window closes
Chad Gable is currently the most underutilized asset on the roster, and …
1 week ago