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
Top 10: Social Media Moments That Changed Wrestling Narratives
From CM Punk's fridge throwback to Kevin Owens' cryptic return teases, we …
1 week, 6 days agoSummerSlam 2026 is already shaping up to be a total bloodbath
SummerSlam 2026 is looking like a high-stakes collision that will redefine the …
1 week, 6 days agoSummerSlam 2026 is a weird, chaotic mess worth every penny
The SummerSlam 2026 card is a chaotic, top-heavy mess, but the main …
1 week, 6 days agoFrom Cardio to Claymore: Three Essentials Every Wrestling Fan Needs
Whether you're training to move like your favorite high-flyer or just studying …
1 week, 6 days ago
Why WWE's reliance on Brock Lesnar for the Intuit Dome Raw is a mistake
Brock Lesnar's advertised return for Monday Night Raw at the Intuit Dome …
1 week, 6 days ago
Why the Royal Rumble is still wrestling's ultimate booking cheat code
Is the Royal Rumble still the ultimate WrestleMania launchpad, or has modern …
1 week, 6 days ago
Royce Keys has big WWE plans but creative needs to step up
Royce Keys is flying high in WWE since jumping ship from AEW, …
1 week, 6 days ago
NXT's booking of Izzi Dame is defying all developmental logic
Izzi Dame's average televised match duration in 2026 has plummeted to just …
1 week, 6 days agoWhy Samoa Joe vs. Necro Butcher is still the ultimate indie culture clash
As Dark Side of the Ring prepares to highlight the legendary Samoa …
1 week, 6 days ago
Tony Khan has eyes on Aaron Wolf and Knockout Brothers for AEW debuts
AEW is targeting NEVER Openweight Champion Aaron Wolf and the Knockout Brothers …
1 week, 6 days ago
Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr just saved the Forbidden Door concept
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 brought the heat to San Jose, …
1 week, 6 days ago
NXT is about to fix its Naraku problem with two massive indie signings
WWE is reportedly bringing in former NJPW star Hiromu Takahashi and independent …
1 week, 6 days agoWrestling fans are losing their minds over PWInsider's latest sponsored post
PWInsider is legendary for scoops, but their latest ticketing guide has fans …
1 week, 6 days ago
Why NJPW's G1 Climax comic book crossover is driving fans crazy
Wrestling fans are completely divided over New Japan Pro-Wrestling's surprise partnership with …
2 weeks agoTiger Mask IV retired in Tokyo and the booking was absolute chaos
Tiger Mask IV's 31-year career came to a chaotic end at Korakuen …
2 weeks ago
NXT's championship booking is drowning in statistical contradictions
Izzi Dame's zero-percent conversion rate across three divisions highlights a wider structural …
2 weeks ago
Why Layla Diggs' shock NXT title shot has the internet in a total meltdown
Layla Diggs shocked the NXT universe by winning a Fatal 4-Way match …
2 weeks ago
Sheamus is leaving WWE and a move to AEW makes perfect sense
Stephen Farrelly (Sheamus) has rejected a restructured contract extension to leave WWE …
2 weeks agoWWE is relying on cheap returns to save SummerSlam 2026
SummerSlam 2026 is shaping up to be a bloated nostalgia circus as …
2 weeks ago
Top 10: tna
VICE TV's Dark Side of the Ring has wrestling fans dissecting TNA …
2 weeks ago