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
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
NXT is currently outperforming WWE's main roster
Bully Ray is right: the recent NXT bouts are putting the main …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tatum Paxley (Busted Open Radio): "Mr. Stone is now going to allow us to have a cage match next Tuesday, and I cannot wait to trap h..."
Tatum Paxley discusses Character development and confidence, Main roster aspirations, NXT Steel …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Will Wheaton (Talk Is Jericho): "I heard from Jerry; Jerry texted Corey and me and he was like, you guys, the news is really bad. ..."
Will Wheaton discusses Personal trauma and family estrangement, Casting of Stand By …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Scott Wolter (Talk Is Jericho): "Inside the Talpiot tomb, archaeologists found 10 ossuaries, seven inscribed with names like Jesus..."
Scott Wolter discusses Kensington Runestone / Knights Templar, Origins of Friday the …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNXT Stand and Deliver is a massive gamble on young roster depth
With seven matches on the card, NXT Stand and Deliver is betting …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
David Sahadi (Busted Open Radio): "I decided to put the word 'Attitude' at the bottom of that spot. That's the first time it was use..."
David Sahadi discusses Stone Cold Steve Austin's career, WWE backstage retaliation, Attitude …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNXT puts its developmental integrity on the line in Manhattan
NXT heads to the big stage with a roster full of potential …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNXT is moving back to the streets to find its edge
NXT is betting big on location-based storytelling, with internal data showing a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
WWE is turning the clock back in a big way at MSG
WWE is bringing SNME to MSG in July, but behind the scenes, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
WrestleMania 41 is approaching, and the WWE's dominance in ratings confirms the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Live Pro-Wrestling Moments: Spring 2026
From the high-stakes build for WrestleMania to the gritty reality of independent …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNXT is gambling on a heavyweight collision that could backfire
A sharp tactical look at the current booking trends on NXT and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Los Americanos crash the party at Stand & Deliver
Los Americanos have earned their shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNXT at MSG proves the brand is moving past developmental status
A tactical breakdown of why NXT's move to Madison Square Garden changes …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
CM Punk and Roman Reigns are turning MSG into a chaotic real-life feud
The vibe in New York is off. Between CM Punk’s expletive-laden meltdown, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Killer Kross (Busted Open Radio): "Pro wrestling is getting to a point where it's becoming a little bit too corporate and the averag..."
Killer Kross discusses Independent wrestling career, Fan behavior and industry trends, Fan …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jey Uso leading his own Bloodline sounds like a disaster waiting to happen
The internet is split on whether Jey Uso needs an upgrade, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago