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
Charlotte Flair's biggest fan passes away after inspiring knee rehab
WWE superstar Charlotte Flair is mourning the loss of eight-year-old superfan Scarlett …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Kenny Omega faces his ultimate AEW roadblock at Beach Break
A detailed tactical preview of AEW Dynamite Beach Break 2026, analyzing MJF …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Why Sheamus’ physical style faces a brutal test outside WWE
Sheamus is officially gone from WWE, but his surgically repaired shoulder and …
2 weeks, 1 day agoJey Uso's divorce shows the brutal cost of WWE's relentless machine
Jey Uso's wife has filed for divorce after 12 years, showing the …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Carmelo Hayes is about to break the Trick Williams formula on SmackDown
WWE's two-hour SmackDown format has created a severe booking bottleneck, but it …
2 weeks, 1 day agoBrie Bella is right to be pissed about her three-minute SmackDown match
Brie Bella's recent SmackDown singles match lasted just three minutes. She went …
2 weeks, 1 day agoWhy Riddle versus Swann is the weekend's most intriguing tactical battle
An analytical preview of the upcoming independent wrestling matches of the weekend, …
2 weeks, 1 day agoWhy the Moana box office will decide the fate of WWE's Final Boss
Dwayne Johnson's live-action Moana hits theaters this week, bringing his PG-friendly Disney …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Stephen Farrelly's WWE contract exit sparks intense AEW and TNA signing rumors
Stephen Farrelly is set to enter free agency after rejecting a restructured …
2 weeks, 1 day agoWhy the modern independent wrestling hustle has never been more chaotic
Inside the wild world of modern independent wrestling, from the Good Brothers' …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Nikki Bella is running a defensive masterclass on the dating market
A tactical breakdown of Nikki Bella's business strategy and why her decision …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Cody Rhodes has a tactical problem to solve against Sami Zayn in Chicago
A deep tactical analysis of WWE Raw in Chicago, analyzing the Undisputed …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Why Stephen Farrelly must face Claudio Castagnoli at Wembley Stadium
Stephen Farrelly's WWE departure has opened the door for a massive European …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Why WWE letting Sheamus walk away is a massive mistake
Sheamus is set to leave WWE after rejecting a restructured contract offer, …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
The AEW free agency rumors missing the tactical reality
Are the rumors about Sheamus and The New Day leaving WWE for …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: brothers
A definitive ranking of professional wrestling's most iconic brother combinations, analyzing their …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Why the next AAA on Fox taping could redefine the promotion
Lucha Libre AAA heads to Arena Potosi for its July 11 broadcast …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Trey Miguel is medically cleared after four months out with a broken kneecap
TNA Wrestling's Trey Miguel has been medically cleared to return to action …
2 weeks, 2 days agoWhy Sammy Guevara and Beast Mortos are about to lose their ROH tag titles
A tactical breakdown of why Sammy Guevara and Beast Mortos's 204-day reign …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
How a few massive donations shape the wrestling crowdfunding curve
Analyzing the stark math behind Scarlett Guillen's GoFundMe campaign and how celebrity …
2 weeks, 2 days ago