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
TNA bringing Abyss back to the Undead Realm is a double-edged sword
Abyss has surprisingly returned to TNA's Undead Realm. While the nostalgia pop …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE is taking a massive risk debuting Royce Keys right before WrestleMania
Royce Keys finally arrives on SmackDown tonight. But debuting a new star …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why debuting Royce Keys 9 days before WrestleMania is completely unhinged
Dropping a highly-touted prospect onto SmackDown exactly 9 days before WrestleMania 41 …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Chris Jericho just defied 35 years of wrestling math
At 55, Chris Jericho just signed a multi-year AEW extension, challenging every …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Roddy Piper was the only person who could have made Hulk Hogan a star
Ted DiBiase's recent reflections on Roddy Piper reveal the hidden mechanics behind …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Maki Itoh and STARDOM roster pulled from Las Vegas shows over visa delays
Several STARDOM wrestlers, including Maki Itoh, have been pulled from WrestleMania 41 …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Wildest Fan Interactions in Combat Sports History
From chaotic arena brawls to Arman Tsarukyan's shocking livestream chokeout, we rank …
3 months, 2 weeks agoJe'Von Evans is doing the work while the rest of NXT is playing pretend
Je'Von Evans is actually listening to veteran advice instead of just chasing …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE’s strange corporate pivot is getting weirdly mainstream
From Stephen Fry's bizarre love for Roman Reigns to Danhausen allegedly outselling …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE’s WrestleMania 41 injury crisis is looking real messy
With WrestleMania 41 just ten days away, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
MJF is working us all but the TNA heat feels real
MJF's public feud with TNA and Carlos Silva isn't just a work—it's …
3 months, 2 weeks agoAEW Dynasty 2026 proved that hype isn't enough to carry a card
AEW Dynasty 2026 had high-flying moments but suffered from booking bloat and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jiri Prochazka is playing it cool while the light heavyweights scramble
The UFC 327 light heavyweight picture is a mess, with Jiri Prochazka …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Nikki Bella Drops Truth Bombs: Is Wrestling Still Stuck in the Stone Age for Women?
Nikki Bella is calling out the wrestling industry for a clear double …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Seth Rollins vs GUNTHER is a disaster waiting to happen
The WrestleMania 42 chatter is a distraction from real issues in the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
AEW Dynasty 2026: Is The Card A Masterpiece Or A Mess?
AEW Dynasty 2026 is upon us, and the fan debates are hitting …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Pat McAfee’s WrestleMania 41 status remains fluid amid uncertainty
Pat McAfee returns to SmackDown this week, but medical concerns and tight …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Pat McAfee's SmackDown Return: WrestleMania 41 Spot or Just a Pop?
Pat McAfee's confirmed appearance on the April 10 SmackDown has sparked rumors …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE just signed Cory Hays while the WrestleMania 41 chaos reaches a boiling point
WWE secures indie standout Cory Hays just 10 days before WrestleMania 41, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41: Why Cody Finishes the Story (Again)
WrestleMania 41 promises to be a pivotal event, with Cody Rhodes set …
3 months, 2 weeks ago