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
Chad Gable’s SummerSlam push comes at a critical physical cost
Chad Gable’s path to a SummerSlam title shot came with a physical …
1 week agoGear Check: Testing the Moxley Figure and the Stone Cold Lucha Tee
We put the AEW Unrivaled Jon Moxley action figure and the Stone …
1 week agoNattie Neidhart is gambling her legacy on an NWA experiment
Nattie Neidhart is set to headline NWA 78, but can a legend …
1 week ago
Top 10 Wrestling Results: Titan and Cogar Retain, Mini Vikingo Rises
Titan and Atticus Cogar defend their championships while Mini Vikingo secures a …
1 week ago
Jade Cargill is playing a dangerous game with the SmackDown locker room
Jade Cargill's violent streak isn't just winning matches—it's clearing out the division. …
1 week ago
Is Avery Styles ready for the big leagues or is his dad holding him back?
The wrestling world is watching Avery Styles, but a major signing remains …
1 week ago
NWA is finally bringing back EmPowerrr, but the damage is already done
The NWA is bringing back its all-women's brand EmPowerrr on August 28, …
1 week, 1 day ago
Conor McGregor faces surgery after disastrous UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor is headed for surgery after a 69-second loss at UFC …
1 week, 1 day ago
The double taping business model is burning out the live audience
Double tapings are a tactical error that kills crowd heat and dilutes …
1 week, 1 day ago
Steve Maclin’s NXT return was the industry’s weirdest fever dream
Steve Maclin’s reality-bending return to the Performance Center highlights the strange new …
1 week, 1 day ago
AJ Styles is pushing for WWE to plant a flag in Japan
AJ Styles is advocating for a WWE buyout of a Japanese promotion, …
1 week, 1 day ago
Top 10: The Definitive TNA Rankings of 2026
From the rise of the Knockouts TV title to the high-stakes Philly …
1 week, 1 day ago
Karl Anderson is just out here dropping truth bombs and methane
Karl Anderson is out here spillin' the tea, and the community is …
1 week, 1 day ago
Vince McMahon's legal drama keeps getting messier
Dave Meltzer's latest breakdown of the board-level depositions regarding the Vince McMahon …
1 week, 1 day ago
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 knee injury marks a grim reality check
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury is a significant blow to the 2026 …
1 week, 1 day ago
Survivor Series 2026 is heading to Houston with high stakes for the roster
WWE officially confirmed Survivor Series 2026 for November 28 in Houston. Here …
1 week, 1 day ago
CM Punk’s conditioning isn't just about optics, it's a mid-card survival guide
CM Punk’s current championship run is a masterclass in physical optics, but …
1 week, 1 day ago
Will Ospreay needs to stop playing with stagecraft
Will Ospreay's obsession with elaborate entrances is a sign he's forgetting the …
1 week, 1 day ago
Why Kenny Omega's second reign changes the math for AEW
Kenny Omega's second AEW World title reign isn't just a nostalgic callback; …
1 week, 1 day ago
Jimmy Hart is the secret to WWE's talent bridge
WWE is relying on legends like Jimmy Hart to carry their PR …
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