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
Steve Maclin vs. Matt Riddle is the chess match Boca Raton isn't ready for
A detailed tactical preview of the BRCW Heavyweight Championship clash between Steve …
3 weeks ago
Apollo Crews is rumored to answer Mustafa Ali's Slammiversary open challenge
Former WWE star Apollo Crews is rumored to make a surprise debut …
3 weeks agoWhy Kendal Grey's title run is already hitting NXT's veteran wall
NXT's upcoming championship clash between Kendal Grey and Nattie highlights the brand's …
3 weeks ago
Wrestling fans are at war over the latest WWE Raw ratings drop on Netflix
Wrestling fans are divided over the latest WWE Raw ratings and its …
3 weeks ago
WWE NXT is betting big on Nikki Blackheart after shocking TV debut
Wrestling standout Nikki Blackheart has officially debuted on WWE NXT. We break …
3 weeks ago
Brian Cage rejected WWE for security, but now he is pitching a comedy belt
Breaking down the state of AEW post-Forbidden Door, from Mercedes Moné's WWE …
3 weeks ago
Why NXT is relying too much on distractions and safe booking
Last night's NXT broadcast from Orlando exposed the mechanical limits of its …
3 weeks ago
Yota Tsuji vs Konosuke Takeshita is the biggest G1 Climax opener in years
AEW and NJPW find themselves at a booking crossroads as Yota Tsuji …
3 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: July 01
From Ric Flair's historic walkout in 1991 to Roman Reigns' fall in …
3 weeks ago
Why Mike Santana is heading straight to the WWE main roster
Following his Slammiversary title loss, Mike Santana is done with TNA. Here …
3 weeks ago
Nick Aldis is finally returning to the ring, and Gunther is the perfect foil
SmackDown GM Nick Aldis is reportedly heading back to the ring at …
3 weeks ago
Sami Zayn is champion, but WWE is backing itself into a corner for SummerSlam
Sami Zayn's historic Undisputed WWE Championship victory at Night of Champions has …
3 weeks ago
WWE is playing a dangerous game with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are officially set for SummerSlam, but WWE's …
3 weeks agoKurt Angle's endorsement shows NXT has its next big star
Kendal Grey’s NXT Women’s Championship victory was more than a title change—it …
3 weeks ago
Will Ospreay is heading to Wembley and the internet is losing its mind
Will Ospreay is officially heading to Wembley to challenge Swerve Strickland for …
3 weeks agoTNA got absolutely slaughtered in the ratings and the internet is losing it
TNA drew a horrific 188,000 viewers for their Slammiversary go-home show, and …
3 weeks ago
How physical breakdown forced AJ Styles out as his son Avery debuts
AJ Styles’ retirement and Road Dogg’s TNA negotiations highlight the heavy physical …
3 weeks ago
Big Bill is leaving AEW for WWE and he is bringing a familiar face
Is WWE buying a ticket to 2016? As Big Bill prepares to …
3 weeks ago
TNA's new Knockouts TV title tournament has some wild NXT surprises
TNA Wrestling just revealed the bracket for its brand-new Knockouts Television Championship, …
3 weeks ago
Apollo Crews is rumored to answer Mustafa Ali's Slammiversary open challenge
Former WWE star Apollo Crews is rumored to make a surprise debut …
3 weeks ago