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
Fatal Influence winning the tag belts is exactly what the division needs
Fallon Henley and Fatal Influence finally took the gold, proving that veteran …
2 minutes ago
Cedric Alexander is chasing a match that needs to happen
Cedric Alexander is hitting his prime in TNA, but his eyes are …
2 hours ago
Bryan Danielson’s health woes signal a harsh reality for his AEW career
Bryan Danielson is stepping back from his AEW commentary role as the …
2 hours ago
Top 10: AEW 2026 Power Rankings
A deep dive into the current AEW hierarchy, ranking the top performers …
2 hours ago
Saraya’s candid admission confirms what AEW fans already guessed
Saraya finally admitted that her heart wasn't in her AEW run, confirming …
2 hours ago
Big E nearing WWE return following neck injury evaluation
Big E is seeing progress in his neck rehabilitation, with recent evaluations …
3 hours agoNXT's street fight gamble and the rest of this week's wrestling slate
NXT is leaning into violence, AAA is kicking off its latest tournament, …
3 hours ago
Sheamus hitting the indies is still a waiting game
Sheamus is currently locked in a non-compete deal following his WWE exit, …
3 hours agoNWA Powerrr is trapped in a creative time warp
The NWA's dedication to its retro aesthetic has crossed the line from …
5 hours ago
Creative shifts and the Triple H era: A post-McMahon reality check
A tactical breakdown of the creative shift under Triple H, examining the …
5 hours ago
Why Triple H checked out on Reggie before sending him to NXT
Sidney Akeem recently opened up about the meeting that defined the end …
5 hours agoMadison Square Garden deserves better than WrestleMania watch parties
WWE is booking Madison Square Garden's theater for WrestleMania 43 weekend, but …
6 hours ago
Will Ospreay’s role at AEW Redemption signals an uneasy transition
Will Ospreay’s latest tag team booking at AEW Redemption signals an uneasy …
6 hours ago
The garden was buzzing but the crossover segments left fans divided
The Garden was loud, the Knicks were there, and the internet is …
8 hours ago
AJ Styles is reflecting on his legacy while others look elsewhere
AJ Styles offers a critical look at the current state of WWE, …
14 hours agoSummerSlam 2026 is a weird, disjointed, and mostly brilliant mess
The SummerSlam 2026 card is a Jekyll and Hyde situation, oscillating between …
16 hours ago
Ric Flair and the Cost of Never Walking Away
Ric Flair is the last living remnant of a travelling carny tradition …
17 hours ago
Jon Moxley and the relentless grind of the modern nomad
Jon Moxley has traded the safety of wrestling's biggest stage for a …
17 hours ago
Is Tommaso Ciampa eyeing an AEW jump after the Jericho feud?
As Tommaso Ciampa prepares for his clash with Chris Jericho, industry whispers …
21 hours ago
WWE Stacked Card for Detroit RAW Sets Up Crucial Mid-Summer Pacing
WWE heads to Detroit for a loaded July 20 RAW. Adam Pearce …
21 hours ago