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
Lio Rush finally secures his ROH validation
Lio Rush finally captured the ROH World TV Championship, but is this …
1 month ago
SmackDown is shrinking again and the fans are officially losing it
The reaction to SmackDown switching back to a two-hour format is pure …
1 month agoAJ Styles' kid is entering the ring and the internet is losing its mind
AJ Styles' son is stepping into the ring next week, and the …
1 month ago
House of Glory is the latest casualty in the TrillerTV streaming meltdown
HOG Wrestling pulled the plug on their TrillerTV deal just hours before …
1 month ago
Jey Uso is heading to the finals and the internet is losing its mind
Jey Uso is heading to the King of the Ring finals, and …
1 month agoWWE’s UK tour stats reveal a thin roster problem
WWE’s UK tour roster is 26% smaller than in 2022, leading to …
1 month ago
Ash By Elegance clears health hurdles as TNA role intensifies
Ash By Elegance is back in the mix after a career-threatening health …
1 month agoAvery Styles entering the ring is the ultimate litmus test for wrestling nepotism
The son of the Phenomenal One is stepping into the ring, and …
1 month ago
Forbidden Door betting shifts suggest massive surprises coming for AEW
Betting market fluctuations and recent industry chatter suggest a major roster shift …
1 month ago
Thekla is main character energy at its most dangerous
Thekla crashed Stardom's recent show and went after the president with a …
1 month agoNJPW is turning the G1 Climax into a game show and I hate it
NJPW is playing a dangerous game with the G1 Climax, and I’m …
1 month agoJey Uso versus Je'Von Evans is the Smackdown showcase we need
Jey Uso and Je'Von Evans face off on Smackdown. It's a clash …
1 month ago
WWE's Queen of the Ring booking is already leaking
WWE's Queen of the Ring qualifiers are leaking like a sieve, and …
1 month ago
ROH Tuesday specials feel like a step backward for Tony Khan
ROH's Tuesday specials are a branding disaster that mirrors the old AEW …
1 month ago
Tessa Blanchard’s departure from TNA highlights a shift in international booking
Tessa Blanchard's TNA exit highlights a growing tension between domestic exclusivity and …
1 month ago
Top 10: Recent Wrestling Moments That Actually Mattered
A deep dive into the top 10 wrestling moments of 2026, ranging …
1 month ago
SmackDown is overloading the card with too much gold
WWE SmackDown is stuffing two championship matches into tonight's broadcast, and it …
1 month ago
Charlotte Flair vs. Liv Morgan is the wrong move to close SmackDown
WWE's decision to close SmackDown with Charlotte Flair vs. Liv Morgan is …
1 month ago
Matt Sydal’s looming return needs a coherent creative plan to actually matter
Matt Sydal’s potential return to AEW after a two-year hiatus is discussed, …
1 month ago
Charlotte Flair is finally pulling back the curtain on her career
Charlotte Flair is launching a new podcast, but her success hinges on …
1 month ago