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
NJPW Sakura Genesis card proves Gedo is running out of ideas
The full lineup for NJPW Sakura Genesis is officially out, and it …
2 months, 3 weeks agoThe Ali Act is a bigger threat to wrestling than falling Dynamite ratings
Fans are obsessed with Wednesday night demo drops, but a looming legal …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Randy Orton's Friday night chaos exposes a deeper issue before WrestleMania
With 23 days until WrestleMania 41, Randy Orton dropped Jelly Roll with …
2 months, 3 weeks agoROH Supercard of Honor is heading to Maryland but the brand needs a reset
Ring of Honor is bringing Supercard of Honor to Maryland, returning to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Lexis King sidelined as NXT injury crisis threatens Stand & Deliver momentum
NXT is facing a medical crisis as Lexis King is sidelined with …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
TNA just signed Ricky Sosa and it completely changes their roster strategy
TNA Wrestling officially signed Ricky Sosa during the Sacrifice premium live event. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
TNA Rebellion 2026 is heading to Cleveland, but the timing is a massive risk
TNA quickly announced the first matches for Rebellion following Sacrifice, and while …
2 months, 3 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
We are 22 days out from Las Vegas, and the entire wrestling …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Maple Leaf Pro is bringing Mayhem to television this July
BodySlam.net reports that Maple Leaf Pro has secured a television deal for …
2 months, 3 weeks agoWhy JBL is completely wrong to be shocked by Steve Austin's 2002 walkout
John Bradshaw Layfield still can't believe Steve Austin walked out in 2002, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
JBL thought Stone Cold walking out in 2002 was just a phase. We all did.
JBL recently opened up about the day Steve Austin walked out of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Combat sports are drowning in politics just days before AEW Dynasty
WrestleMania 41 and AEW Dynasty are approaching fast, but the industry is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Brock Lesnar's greatest trick wasn't the F5, it was playing us all
Corey Graves says the F5 left him on crutches, but physical violence …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Marc Mero broke the WWE pay scale and he is never coming back
Marc Mero is airing out his darkest secrets, from cartel ties to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Kyle Fletcher's Wembley ambitions highlight a new era for AEW
Kyle Fletcher's transition from tag team specialist to singles agitator highlights a …
2 months, 3 weeks agoJosh Alexander's 2026 run hits a wall with severe knee injury and surgery
Josh Alexander is out indefinitely following a severe knee injury sustained during …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Baron Corbin is a free agent and winning BJJ medals. Where does he sign next?
Baron Corbin is officially on the open market, but his next move …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dennis Condrey passes away, El Satanico retires, and WrestleMania 41 nears
A brutal week for wrestling history as we lose Midnight Express legend …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Cole faces the ultimate tactical test of his career at WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 presents a massive tactical challenge for Michael Cole. As he …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Mecha Wolf allegations prove wrestling fans haven't learned a thing
Wrestling Twitter is an absolute dumpster fire today. A dive into how …
2 months, 3 weeks ago