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
Blake Monroe's impending SmackDown debut is a massive test for Triple H
Former NXT Women's North American Champion Blake Monroe is heading to Friday …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
John Cena is gone from the ring, but his real WWE work just started
A month after his emotional farewell at WrestleMania 41, John Cena is …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
DDT's Yokohama six-man tag match exposed a major booking problem
DDT's May 16th event in Yokohama felt more like a house show …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Why Brock's return breaks the math of WWE's modern title prestige
WWE's modern title reigns look impressive on paper, but a deeper look …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Why the Best of the Super Juniors 33 is already losing its momentum
NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors 33 is suffering from extreme fatigue. …
2 weeks, 2 days agoSukeban at Hammerstein: Selling out shouldn't hide the booking gaps
Sukeban has sold out the Hammerstein Ballroom, but rapid growth and high-impact …
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WWE crashing the White House while MJF hits New Jersey is peak 2026
WWE is sending a chaotic mix of stars to the UFC Freedom …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
WWE almost renamed Jacob Fatu to Caesar Sikoa — and ruined his physical prime
WWE creative almost saddled Jacob Fatu with the name Caesar Sikoa. For …
2 weeks, 2 days agoWhy WWE's new 10-date live event loop is the real testing ground
PWInsider reports WWE is putting 10 new live events on sale today. …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: The Luchadors Defining AAA in 2026
A definitive ranking of the ten luchadors shaping Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
LA Knight's sudden Raw absence is definitely not an injury
LA Knight's sudden disappearance from WWE Raw triggered massive speculation, but new …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: The Most Iconic Long-Form Wrestling Podcasts
A deep dive into the 10 most influential long-form wrestling podcast series, …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Paige and Brie Bella holding WWE gold in 2026 is a glorious, chaotic disaster
They retained on Raw. They are defending at Saturday Night's Main Event. …
2 weeks, 2 days agoDante Martin and Darian Bengston hit the medical report after ROH tapings
A brutal night of ROH tapings in Jacksonville has left Dante Martin …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Brock Lesnar's Greensboro Rampage: The Week's Defining Moment
Brock Lesnar’s unexpected return to WWE Raw in Greensboro, targeting Oba Femi, …
2 weeks, 2 days agoOkada vs Ospreay is Tony Khan's most dangerous gamble yet
AEW returns to Las Vegas for Double or Nothing with the pressure …
2 weeks, 2 days agoRollins vs. Balor in a Cage: SNME's Big Splash or Just a Ripple?
WWE's announcement of Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor in a steel cage …
2 weeks, 2 days agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 19
From the birth of Andre the Giant to the infamous Curtain Call …
2 weeks, 2 days agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 19
May is the ultimate bridge month in professional wrestling. With AEW Double …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Lyra Valkyria calling out Kelani Jordan is exactly what this tournament needs
Lyra Valkyria has explicitly targeted former champion Kelani Jordan for a showdown …
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