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: Defining Moments in Recent Professional Wrestling
From Stephanie Vaquer's viral response to talent pipeline shifts between AEW and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
CM Punk (Whats Wrong with Wrestling): "At WrestleMania, 20 minutes deep when you're gasping for air and all that oil and jizz you cover ..."
CM Punk on Whats Wrong with Wrestling: key quotes on Jesse Ventura …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Kenny (Inside The Ropes): "It appears that WWE had expressed to ESPN they were not happy about [negative review grades] and ..."
Kenny on Inside The Ropes: key quotes on Cody Rhodes WrestleMania storylines, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Willie Mack’s open criticism of AEW creates a messy roster dynamic
Willie Mack’s recent social media critiques regarding his AEW deal suggest an …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
David Crockett (What Happened When with Tony Schiavone): "I fought the sale [to Turner]. Rick Flair and I, Rick didn't want to go. I said, 'Damn it, I'm go..."
David Crockett on What Happened When with Tony Schiavone: key quotes on …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Asuka is the X-factor for WrestleMania 41
Asuka remains the most technically proficient wrestler on the WWE roster, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes is fighting a losing battle against the fans' love for Randy Orton
Cody Rhodes is holding the title, but the fans are clearly siding …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Darren Till’s Dubai fight scrapped as geopolitical friction hits MMA schedule
Former UFC star Darren Till has seen his scheduled Dubai fight cancelled …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Mercedes Moné is losing her grip on the gold
Mercedes Moné's recent title losses are more than just a bad month—they …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Lady Frost and the economics of the post-AEW shuffle
Lady Frost’s 14-day transition from AEW to MLW highlights a 42 percent …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Willie Mack is airing grievances and fans are divided
Willie Mack is calling out his lack of bookings in AEW and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Mercedes Moné needs a serious character pivot for her inevitable AEW return
Mercedes Moné's January 7 disappearance was a disaster. Here is why her …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio: "Road Dogg has resigned from his position with SmackDown and the WWE."
Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on CM Punk and …
2 months, 3 weeks agoTop 10: Pro Wrestling Weddings That Didn't Implode
Wrestling weddings: from the iconic SummerSlam '91 main event to the cringe-worthy …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Robin Lundberg (Busted Open Radio): "Cody Rhodes versus Randy Orton is a bigger WrestleMania match. I think that's objectively true. I..."
Robin Lundberg discusses Drew McIntyre title loss, WrestleMania 42 main event, Fan …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Miz vs. The Reality of the WrestleMania 42 Card
Securing a spot on the WrestleMania 42 card has never been harder, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Willow Nightingale is pushing back against a broken corner of the fandom
Willow Nightingale is no longer staying silent regarding the toxic elements of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
CM Punk (Busted Open Radio): "I'm sorry that Roman Reigns disrespected one of my mentors, the great American dream, Dusty Rhode..."
CM Punk discusses The Bloodline storyline, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns feud, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
WWE’s creative team is chasing their own tail before WrestleMania 41
With WrestleMania 41 just weeks away, the WWE creative team is getting …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is finally pulling its act together
WrestleMania 41 is finally taking shape, but inconsistent creative choices on the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago