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
Bianca Belair and Montez Ford handle their biggest life update
Bianca Belair and Montez Ford are stepping away from the ring for …
1 month ago
John Cena’s retirement marks the end of the full-time industrial era
John Cena's shift in price point isn't just about money—it's a reflection …
1 month ago
Why wrestler safety must become a priority outside the ropes
Deonna Purrazzo's recent stalking revelation exposes a dangerous systemic failure within professional …
1 month agoTop 10: Next
Tracking the most impactful upcoming moments in the industry for the week …
1 month ago
Trey Miguel staying in TNA is the smartest move he could make
Trey Miguel re-signing with TNA is causing total chaos in the IWC …
1 month ago
NXT is cooking something special and the ratings are finally showing it
NXT's latest ratings spike has the wrestling community in a frenzy. Between …
1 month agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From the return of Amazing Red to the concerning physical state of …
1 month ago
The speculation surrounding a Vince McMahon return is heating up
Vince Russo's claims of a McMahon comeback are making waves, but the …
1 month agoTrey Miguel locks in with TNA: What this means for the division
Trey Miguel has inked a new multi-year deal with TNA, effectively ending …
1 month ago
TNA is betting the farm on an OVW partnership and the fans are losing it
TNA Wrestling is looking to stop the bleeding by aligning with Ohio …
1 month ago
NXT momentum is building but the brand still lacks a clear main event path
NXT viewership numbers moved up on June 16, but inconsistent booking and …
1 month ago
AEW and NJPW scramble as Forbidden Door 2026 takes shape
AEW and NJPW are finalizing the Forbidden Door 2026 card amid mixed …
1 month ago
Top 10: Top Moments in Modern Mat History
A deep dive into the 10 moments that redefined wrestling, ranging from …
1 month ago
Jordynne Grace injury update and the obsession problem
Jordynne Grace faces mounting pressure from boundary-crossing fans, complicating the physical recovery …
1 month ago
MyAEW is aggressively poaching the independent market share
CMLL move to MyAEW marks a massive shift in how indie wrestling …
1 month agoTNA is shrinking its PPV landscape by 25 percent
TNA’s decision to limit Slammiversary to eight matches aims for efficiency, but …
1 month ago
Lio Rush claims gold as Forbidden Door card takes shape
Lio Rush claims gold, PAC eyes the Global Championship, and cross-promotional logistics …
1 month agoTNA's recent AMC video rollout signals a rocky digital strategy
TNA is pushing content to AMC video platforms, but the strategy lacks …
1 month ago
Stevie Richards is right: TNA is currently wrestling's ultimate snooze-fest
Stevie Richards isn't pulling punches on TNA, and neither am I. The …
1 month ago
The fiscal bottleneck behind the next generation of WWE stars
The transition from NXT to the main roster is no longer just …
1 month ago