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
Thekla is chasing Arnold Schwarzenegger: A statistical reality check
Thekla wants to top Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the math on cultural reach …
4 weeks ago
The Raw fallout and the Orange Cassidy truthers are ruining my week
The Alpha Academy divorce is heating up, and the internet is still …
4 weeks ago
Jeff Jarrett raises red flags over potential TNA-WWE deal
Jeff Jarrett is publicly questioning the logic behind TNA's rumored deal with …
4 weeks agoUWN Irvine tapings show the promotion is spinning its wheels
The latest United Wrestling Network TV tapings in Irvine proved one thing: …
4 weeks ago
Top 10: The Mid-Year Wrestling Reality Check
The wrestling industry is in a period of intense transition. From locker …
4 weeks ago
AEW heading to Rio Rancho has the internet absolutely spiraling
AEW arrives in Rio Rancho and the internet is doing what it …
4 weeks ago
Shane McMahon's failed ECW pitch is the wrestling 'what if' of our nightmares
Shane McMahon almost bought ECW, and the internet is split on whether …
4 weeks ago
TNA is betting the house on a mid-card reboot
TNA is facing a massive creative pivot after Tommy Dreamer's exit, but …
4 weeks ago
NXT's booking math ahead of the Great American Bash is failing
NXT's final pre-Bash show failed the tempo test, with 4 false-finish sequences …
4 weeks ago
WWE and TNA: A parasitic relationship disguised as a partnership
Jonathan Coachman warns that WWE is exploiting their alliance with TNA, creating …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: defining moments of the modern wrestling era
A deep dive into the top 10 moments that have fundamentally changed …
4 weeks, 1 day agoCreative stagnation is the real threat to Friday nights
SmackDown is settling into a repetitive, mathematical booking loop that ignores audience …
4 weeks, 1 day agoTNA Slammiversary plans: Hall of Fame return and the fallout from recent health setbacks
TNA is prepping for Slammiversary with a major Hall of Fame return, …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Sol Ruca is trending for all the wrong reasons as heat builds on the main roster
Sol Ruca is facing intense backlash following a dangerous spot with Liv …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
TNA is walking into a messy Slammiversary weekend in Boston
With ticket distribution stalled at 2,000 and heavy backstage turnover, TNA's Slammiversary …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Eddie Kingston's Knicks obsession is the most authentic thing in wrestling
Eddie Kingston's genuine intensity is a double-edged sword. While his passion makes …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Why WWE managers are shifting targets for the next big stable
Analyzing shifts in wrestler-manager dynamics and why history shows creative plans can …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10: Goldberg’s Defining Career Moments and Rivalries
From the 173-0 streak to the friction with Triple H, we rank …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
AJ Styles thinks LA Knight is finally ready for the gold
AJ Styles believes LA Knight has earned a world title run, but …
4 weeks, 1 day agoPaul Heyman's latest pivot proves he is the smartest person in the room
Paul Heyman remains the gold standard of wrestling psychology, but his current …
4 weeks, 1 day ago