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: AEW/WWE Mid-2026 Power Rankings
From the cage matches at Forbidden Door to the medical crisis gripping …
3 weeks, 2 days agoAML Wrestling just proved size matters, and frankly, I'm into it
AML Wrestling's latest card proved that while size might be fun, the …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
GCW Life of Crime showed why indie wrestling is both beautiful and stupid
Shotzi Blackheart gets covered in glass, Joey Janela puts over the future, …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
How injuries are quietly dictating WWE and AEW summer plans
From Wren Sinclair's knee injury at NXT Great American Bash to Iyo …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Why Jade Cargill's ring work is holding back her championship hopes
An analytical breakdown of Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill's championship picture, detailing …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Why CM Punk's 2013 intervention was the turning point for Big E
A 37-day television exile in 2013 nearly ended Big E's WWE career, …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: Linda McMahon's Career-Defining Controversies and Milestones
A House impeachment resolution accuses Linda McMahon of high crimes and misdemeanors, …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
WWE is quietly killing the year-long championship reign
WWE's obsession with record-breaking title runs is hitting a wall. Here is …
3 weeks, 2 days agoOn This Day in Wrestling: June 29
From Big Van Vader's dominance in Japan to the creative exhaustion of …
3 weeks, 2 days 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, 2 days ago
Why Swerve Strickland has Will Ospreay completely figured out
A tactical breakdown of Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay at Forbidden Door …
3 weeks, 3 days 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, 3 days ago
WWE is reportedly discussing a television return for Stephanie McMahon
Backstage reports indicate Stephanie McMahon is in talks to return to WWE …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
CM Punk teases his SmackDown return while Val Venis cries about Evolve Pride
CM Punk teased his return to WWE SmackDown during a commentary appearance …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Chad Gable's redemption tour is about to hit a brick wall
Chad Gable wants to make amends with the WWE locker room, but …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Kevin Owens' injury status remains cloudy ahead of NXT Bash appearance
Kevin Owens is set for a promotional appearance at the NXT Great …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why Sami Zayn winning the WWE title in Riyadh is a major booking mistake
Sami Zayn's shocking title win at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh …
3 weeks, 3 days agoForbidden Door 2026 is exposing AEW's biggest structural flaws
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 is no longer just a fantasy …
3 weeks, 3 days agoWill Ospreay and Swerve Strickland are about to destroy each other again
A tactical preview of AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026, breaking down …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why AEW Forbidden Door 2026 might finally fix Tony Khan's booking loops
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026 is a massive test for Tony …
3 weeks, 3 days ago