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
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 …
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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 …
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Will Ospreay needs to stop playing with stagecraft
Will Ospreay's obsession with elaborate entrances is a sign he's forgetting the …
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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; …
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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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Jalen Brunson at MSG: A PR stunt or the start of a WWE run?
Jalen Brunson is heading to Madison Square Garden for Saturday Night's Main …
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CM Punk is still fighting the ghosts of his own career
CM Punk is back on the warpath, airing grievances about the old …
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Survivor Series WarGames is heading to the desert for 2026
Triple H has officially booked Survivor Series WarGames for Las Vegas. It's …
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Roman Reigns and New York City: A tactical look at the MSG main event
Roman Reigns headlines Saturday Night’s Main Event at MSG, bringing a high-pressure …
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Maya World sets target as Tony Khan revisits AEW's biggest self-imposed hurdle
Maya World sets her sights on the TBS title, while Tony Khan …
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SmackDown metrics underline a wrestling product in transition
With a 31.4-year average age on SmackDown, WWE is leaning into mid-career …
1 week, 1 day agoWWE and AAA are playing a dangerous game with your highlight reels
One company gives us sanitized perfection; the other gives us shaky, unwatchable …
1 week, 2 days agoJerry Lynn’s influence remains in the ROH record books
Jerry Lynn’s 114 matches for ROH set a longevity standard, but relying …
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AAA Latin American title fallout reveals a messy booking reality
With the AAA Latin American Championship vacated following El Hijo del Vikingo's …
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Why we should pay attention to Mason Rook's rise in NXT
Jinder Mahal's endorsement of Mason Rook isn't just noise—it's a tactical observation …
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The ECW road stories are even more unhinged than you imagined
Rob Van Dam's recent road stories from the ECW days confirm that …
1 week, 2 days agoG1 Climax 36 opener exposed New Japan's aging roster issues
The G1 Climax 36 tour started in Chicago this week, and the …
1 week, 2 days agoCM Punk and Cody Rhodes tagging is just a billionaire's fever dream
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes tagging at a house show is a …
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Is Lola Vice eyeing an AEW jump after her AAA anniversary?
Lola Vice's one-year anniversary in AAA has sparked rumors of a move …
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Why Jeff Hardy's upcoming TNA title shot is a beautiful, terrifying gamble
Nic Nemeth defends the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Hardy in …
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