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
Sol Ruca is the most dangerous wildcard in the Becky Lynch feud
Sol Ruca has stepped into the crosshairs of Becky Lynch, but the …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Rikishi moving on could signal a shift for the next generation
Rikishi Fatu has left KnokX Pro, and the professional wrestling training landscape …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Rikishi walking away from Knokx Pro creates a massive void
Rikishi Fatu has severed ties with Knokx Pro, leaving a massive power …
4 weeks, 2 days agoMan Like DeReiss on the BBC is the wholesome chaos we didn't know we needed
PROGRESS World Champion Man Like DeReiss just took the 0121 to the …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Why the Backlash first hour in Tampa is primed for a major debut
WWE is hyping the opening hour of Backlash in Tampa, and the …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Kevin Owens is back in the mix for WWE’s August Canadian tour
Kevin Owens is mapping out his return to WWE after neck surgery, …
4 weeks, 2 days agoWWE’s weird contract offer to Xavier Woods is a sign they are totally lost
WWE is panicking to keep Xavier Woods, and their 'experimental' contract offer …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Andrade's IWGP Global Title win proves AEW's hybrid booking has hit full stride
Andrade El Idolo has captured the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship. We analyze …
1 month ago
A top WWE star took a 50% pay cut, and the locker room should be terrified
A featured WWE talent accepting a massive pay cut signals a brutal …
1 month ago
Oba Femi's Raw open challenge is the perfect spot for a major debut
With Oba Femi issuing an open challenge on Raw just days before …
1 month ago
Top 10: The Wrestling Moments That Changed Everything
From the Montreal Screwjob to the Pipebomb, here are the 10 moments …
1 month ago
Will Ospreay's NJPW return is splitting the wrestling internet
Will Ospreay just added NJPW trios gold to the United Empire collection …
1 month agoThe Four Horsemen A&E doc is basically catnip for guys who miss territories
The wrestling internet is on fire following the A&E Biography of the …
1 month agoWWE Backlash 2026 is a test of booking consistency in Tampa
A deep dive into the booking patterns and match dynamics for WWE …
1 month ago
Top 10: The Wrestling Moments That Changed Everything
Wrestling is built on moments. From catastrophic bumps to career-defining promos, these …
1 month ago
WWE’s 'no-cut' contract myth is finally catching up to the internet marks
The wrestling internet is in a tailspin over contract clauses, proving once …
1 month agoJacob Fatu throws heat in Tampa as AAA booking descends into chaos
WWE sends Jacob Fatu to a baseball game, AAA shuffles its main …
1 month ago
AJ Styles perfectly explains why Fatal Influence will succeed on SmackDown
WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles had a very specific compliment for …
1 month ago
Tony Khan's benching tactics are a sports medicine nightmare for AEW talent
New allegations claim the AEW president is intentionally sidelining healthy wrestlers and …
1 month ago
Top 10: The defining wrestling moments of early 2026
From John Cena's emotional farewell in Las Vegas to Danhausen's surreal WWE …
1 month ago