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
Paul 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 agoAEW needs a win following this week's stagnant Dynamite numbers
AEW's recent ratings struggle is a symptom of stagnant booking. With the …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Tony Khan is panic-booking television again
Tony Khan is loading up his TV card again to compete with …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
AEW is cramming 10lbs of matches into a 5lb bag for Dynamite
AEW's latest booking patterns are creating a chaotic, jam-packed Dynamite that treats …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Forbidden Door is getting cluttered and I am here for it
Forbidden Door is approaching, and the card is a chaotic, star-studded mess …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
AEW's women's division needs more than just shock results
The recent shock victory for Maya World over Athena on Collision highlights …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Deonna Purrazzo injury forces ROH television tapings stoppage
Deonna Purrazzo suffered an injury at recent ROH television tapings, forcing a …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Joe Doering’s legacy commands more than just a passing headline
A tactical look at the career of Joe Doering and why his …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Why Marc Mero is the most underrated contract pioneer in wrestling history
DDP is calling out the industry for ignoring Marc Mero's role, and …
1 month ago
Natalya and Paige snagging world records is the weirdest WWE news this year
The wrestling world is reacting to WWE's latest attempt at legitimacy: giving …
1 month ago
Top 10: Defining WWE Moments of the 2026 First Half
From title changes to roster shifts, the first half of 2026 has …
1 month ago
Chad Gable and the diminishing value of the Alpha Academy brand
Chad Gable’s recent booking trends show a 78% decline in stable cohesion, …
1 month ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Professional Wrestling
From the Street Profits' chaotic tag team win to the structural shifts …
1 month ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Sports Entertainment
A deep dive into the 10 most significant moments in professional wrestling, …
1 month agoRicochet’s WWE exit signals a massive shift for his career trajectory
Ricochet is on his way out of WWE. Here is why the …
1 month ago
NJPW's Road to G1 Climax 36 is already getting weird
NJPW's Road to G1 Climax 36 is hitting some bizarre speed bumps …
1 month agoWWE's London gamble is a disaster in the making
WWE heads to London this week, but history suggests the international travel …
1 month ago
Joe Hendry is London-bound and the red brand needs a spark
Joe Hendry has been spotted in London ahead of WWE Raw, signaling …
1 month ago
Why Triple H's pivot on veterans is a calculated risk
Triple H is shifting his veteran strategy as Saturday Night's Main Event …
1 month ago
The internet is turning on Sol Ruca and it's getting pathetic
Sol Ruca is off social media after a messy fan backlash. I'm …
1 month ago