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
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
Steve Corino just booked his own main event in Times Square
Steve Corino, wrestling legend and current coach, just pulled off a surprise …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Seth Rollins Iconic Moments and Controversies
Analyzing the career of Seth Rollins through the lens of ten critical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
WWE’s El Grande Americano plot twist is a headache for everyone
The El Grande Americano storyline just hit a massive creative roadblock, proving …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNXT injury update following wild NYC street segment
NXT's recent guerilla-style filming in New York City has left talent injured; …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Mark Henry (Busted Open Radio): "It's time for Cody to embrace the fact that I tried my best to kiss your snotty-nosed kids, I sho..."
Mark Henry discusses Cody Rhodes character turn, Randy Orton's character direction, Randy …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tiffany Stratton's ascent is defined by internal metrics, not just ink
Tiffany Stratton’s rapid ascent is built on technical precision, but her long-term …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bully Ray (Busted Open Radio): "I'm assuming it's Cody and Randy night one and Roman and Punk night two, which I really do like b..."
Bully Ray discusses Cody Rhodes character motivation, WrestleMania 41 main event plans, …
2 months, 3 weeks agoBully Ray (Busted Open Radio): "I'm assuming it's Cody and Randy night one and Roman and Punk night two, which I really do like b..."
Bully Ray discusses Cody Rhodes character direction, Randy Orton heel turn execution, …
2 months, 3 weeks agoTNA is betting big on fan engagement to save the Rebellion PPV
TNA’s decision to flood the Cleveland Rebellion PPV with meet-and-greets is a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Don Callis is turning AEW’s roster depth into a numbers game
Adding Volador Jr. to the Don Callis Family is a calculated move …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Don Callis is stacking the deck with Volador Jr.
Rocky Romero has added Volador Jr. to the Don Callis Family, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dave LaGreca on Busted Open Radio: "Kenny Omega is now your number one contender for MJF's AEW World Championship."
Dave LaGreca discusses MJF vs. Kenny Omega build, Kenny Omega's health and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Rosanna Arquette (Talk Is Jericho): "I did a movie with David Bowie called The Linguini Incident... the print was lost. It was gone. 3..."
Rosanna Arquette discusses Toto's 'Rosanna', The Linguini Incident / David Bowie, David …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chris Jericho is betting on legacy over the modern work-rate grind
Chris Jericho is betting legacy over high-risk work-rate, but he may be …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bret Hart’s stance on high-risk spots highlights a shifting WWE style
Bret Hart’s recent refusal to take the Razor’s Edge underscores the tension …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dillon Danis and the career cost of combat sports theater
Dillon Danis is reflecting on the aftermath of his 2023 loss to …
2 months, 3 weeks agoMike Mizanin is the most important wrestler of the modern era
The Miz isn't just a reality star turned wrestler; he's the most …
2 months, 3 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
WrestleMania 41 is creeping up on us, but the discourse is plagued …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
CM Punk and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
A tactical breakdown of the escalating tension between CM Punk and Roman …
2 months, 3 weeks ago