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
Professional wrestling is currently experiencing a jarring stylistic schism
A deep dive into why the current wrestling landscape feels like a …
1 week, 3 days agoWhy Jimmy Hart's Cleveland media tour signals a major SummerSlam reveal
Jimmy Hart's appearance in Cleveland is more than a promotional photo-op. It …
1 week, 3 days ago
Kenny Omega's title win ignites inevitable AEW exit rumors
Kenny Omega has captured a world title, sparking rumors of a massive …
1 week, 3 days ago
Kevin Nash’s Orndorff lesson remains the blueprint for modern stars
Kevin Nash's reflections on Paul Orndorff reveal exactly why current wrestling booking …
1 week, 3 days ago
Punk vs. Rhodes is the SummerSlam main event we actually need
CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026 has the wrestling community …
1 week, 3 days agoHangman Page's AEW return is the shot in the arm they actually need
Hangman Page is finally coming back to AEW this Saturday, but can …
1 week, 3 days agoWhy we’re still obsessing over the Pipe Bomb 15 years later
The Pipe Bomb wasn't just a promo; it was the moment the …
1 week, 3 days ago
WWE cutting the feed after SmackDown is a bush league move
WWE yanked the feed on July 10, leaving fans in the dark …
1 week, 3 days ago
AEW is playing it safe by keeping the band together
AEW has locked down The Dark Order for the long haul, but …
1 week, 3 days ago
Royce Keys eyes championship gold in wake of solid WWE start
Royce Keys has officially set a one-year timeline for his first WWE …
1 week, 3 days ago
Nick Aldis is back in the SmackDown saddle and Twitter is acting like it
Nick Aldis is officially back as SmackDown GM, and the internet is …
1 week, 3 days ago
Kenny Omega winning the title on TV has divided the entire wrestling internet
Omega vs. MJF moved to TV, ratings skyrocketed, and the internet is …
1 week, 4 days ago
Maxxine Dupri joining The Vision is a puzzling midcard pivot
Maxxine Dupri's move to The Vision is the latest sign of a …
1 week, 4 days ago
TNA is emerging as the frontrunner to sign Dakota Kai
Contract discussions between TNA Wrestling and free agent Charlie, formerly Dakota Kai, …
1 week, 4 days ago
The GCW Bash at the Ballpark fallout reveals a promotion at a crossroads
GCW's latest outing at the ballpark proves that unique venues can't compensate …
1 week, 4 days agoWWE has a SummerSlam problem and they know it
Low ticket sales for SummerSlam aren't a fluke; they're a clear signal …
1 week, 4 days ago
Is Scorpio Sky packing his bags or just playing the long game?
Scorpio Sky is addressing contract rumors, leaving the fanbase in a frenzy …
1 week, 4 days ago
Gunther just picked the wrong fight at Night of Champions
The clash at Night of Champions between GUNTHER and Nick Aldis is …
1 week, 4 days ago
NXT just put up a massive number and it’s no fluke
NXT posted one of its highest viewership numbers of 2026 this week, …
1 week, 4 days ago
Why Sheamus to AEW remains the ultimate locker room gamble
Sheamus to AEW is the latest rumor gripping the industry. We break …
1 week, 4 days ago