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
Stephanie Vaquer's disappearance from RAW promos signals a long absence
WWE has quietly scrubbed Stephanie Vaquer from RAW promotional materials following a …
3 weeks ago
Joe Gacy is finally free from the Wyatt Sicks and heading back to the ring
Former WWE star Joe Gacy is returning to the indies after his …
3 weeks ago
Swerve Strickland is playing a dangerous game of patience
Swerve Strickland has been off AEW TV since March. He is shooting …
3 weeks ago
Tony Khan's tournament obsession returns with the Owen Hart Cup
AEW finally dropped the brackets for the 2026 Owen Hart Tournament on …
3 weeks, 1 day agoWhy wrestling dirt sheets are suddenly pushing European soccer odds
If you checked the dirt sheets today, you didn't find scoops on …
3 weeks, 1 day agoHow granular data is breaking the traditional football betting market
Over 80% of professional syndicates rely on automated data models. Here is …
3 weeks, 1 day agoWhat live betting algorithms reveal about Europe's weekend finals
Betting algorithms process millions of data points per match, exposing the fatal …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
WWE's reported summer call-ups are walking into a massive booking trap
Reports indicate WWE is quietly planning another wave of NXT call-ups this …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
The Miz is quietly preparing for his final WWE chapter
After 20 years, Mike Mizanin's in-ring work is slowing down. But his …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: The Best Paths for Rey Fenix to Break His WWE Glass Ceiling
Rey Fenix is reportedly venting about his WWE booking, and we've ranked …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: The Best Duos in Professional Wrestling Right Now
From the impending free agency of The New Day to the dominance …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
CM Punk removed from WWE schedule: What we know about his status
CM Punk has been removed from several upcoming WWE live events. Reports …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Zilla Fatu rules out AEW as WWE prepares its next Bloodline move
Zilla Fatu has publicly ruled out signing with AEW, explicitly stating his …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Rey Fenix cleared to compete but sidelined by WWE creative
Rey Fenix has publicly aired his frustrations over a lack of TV …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Wyatt Sicks reunion set for WrestleCon after surprise WWE exit
The Wyatt Sicks are reuniting for their first post-WWE appearance at WrestleCon. …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
AEW Dynamite preview: The Owen Hart Cup brackets and a massive title fight
AEW Dynamite prepares for Double or Nothing with a massive World Title …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Darby Allin needs a crew before he actually kills himself for the AEW title
Darby Allin is currently killing himself as the AEW World Champion, but …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Brock Rechsteiner is trading the Steiner family mat for a spot with the New Orleans Saints
Brock Rechsteiner, son of Scott Steiner, has officially signed with the New …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
May 13th Dynamite: The All Out Road to Vegas
AEW is promising an "all out" episode of Dynamite on May 13th, …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Naraku is forcing a tactical shift in NXT
Naraku's arrival in NXT brings a shift towards a slower, more deliberate …
3 weeks, 1 day ago