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
Corey Graves is teasing an in-ring return and I am completely here for it
Corey Graves drops a massive hint about a potential in-ring return. With …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Tama Tonga's rehearsal leak fine proves the old guard is right
WrestleMania 41 is right around the corner. The Final Boss is done …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
AEW locks down Thekla with a massive new multi-year extension
AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla has officially re-signed with the promotion on …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
John Cena is finally tired of pretending to like everyone
WrestleMania 41 is 23 days away, and John Cena is acting like …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Steve Austin won a 6-hour desert race and WWE fans need to chill
Stone Cold just survived the Prospector 250 in Nevada, and instead of …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
AEW Dynasty is relying on dream matches to mask a glaring creative habit
AEW Dynasty looks like a stacked card on paper, but Tony Khan's …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: WWE Power Rankings as the Road to WrestleMania 41 Hits the Final Stretch
As WrestleMania 41 looms just 23 days away, we rank the top …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The weekly wrestling schedule is officially out of control
Between the road to WrestleMania 41 and the build to AEW Dynasty, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Chris Hero's Return Reveals WWE's Most Important Statistic
Chris Hero's return to the WWE PC highlights a fascinating statistic: his …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Hall of Fame is finally getting Bad News Brown right
Bad News Brown enters the 2026 Hall of Fame Legacy class. It's …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ronda Rousey burned the TKO bridge for exactly one night in AEW
Ronda Rousey's AEW Revolution cameo generated massive headlines, but the long-term damage …
2 months, 4 weeks agoDrew McIntyre's triceps tear leaves WWE scrambling ahead of WrestleMania 41
Drew McIntyre will miss WrestleMania 41 after suffering a Grade 3 distal …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
TNA is suffocating Sacrifice with too much System
TNA's final build for Sacrifice 2026 was a study in over-exposure. While …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Is The WrestleMania 41 Card A Mess Or A Masterpiece? Fans Are Split.
WrestleMania 41 is just weeks away, and the final card is causing …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 Week: Vegas Turns Into a Full-Blown Wrestling Festival
WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas is shaping up to be more than …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: AEW Shifts Gears Post-PPV, Omega Set for MJF Showdown
Kenny Omega has secured a shot at MJF's AEW World Title after …
2 months, 4 weeks agoNXT viewership holds steady as the WrestleMania 41 hype machine ramps up
NXT viewership remains remarkably stable as the brand prepares for Stand & …
2 months, 4 weeks agoWhy Roman Reigns' New York media tour can't mask his tactical decline
Roman Reigns is doing the WrestleMania media rounds in NYC, but a …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Is Ricochet About to Swap WWE for All Elite Wrestling?
With Ricochet's WWE contract reportedly nearing its end, speculation is running rampant …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The WWE ID debate is getting toxic and Bobby Steveson is caught in the middle
From the toxic debate over the WWE ID program to Bobby Steveson's …
2 months, 4 weeks ago