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
Is The Man Really Heading Out? Becky Lynch's Retirement Talk Shakes Up The WWE Universe
Becky Lynch's recent comments about her current run potentially being her last …
1 month, 1 week ago
Jacob Fatu is about to bypass the Bloodline entirely
Jacob Fatu put the World Heavyweight Champion on notice during SmackDown in …
1 month, 1 week ago
Tatum Paxley is quietly preparing to take over the new NXT
With recent call-ups gutting the NXT women's division, Tatum Paxley is showing …
1 month, 1 week ago
SmackDown stumbles with confusing NXT call-up announcements
Friday's SmackDown featured a sudden influx of NXT talent, but WWE's staggered …
1 month, 1 week agoRanking the King and Queen of the Ring 2026 card from absolute worst to best
A brutal, honest breakdown of the entire King and Queen of the …
1 month, 1 week agoCreative frustrations mount as another tag team exits WWE
Another tag team has been released by WWE as the company looks …
1 month, 1 week ago
Is a Naomichi Marufuji-Seth Rollins dream match finally on the cards?
Naomichi Marufuji wants a crack at Seth Rollins after the WWE star …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE cutting Aleister Black and Zelina Vega is absolute booking malpractice
WWE's latest roster cuts regarding Aleister Black and Zelina Vega exposes a …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE’s latest signing signals a shift in talent acquisition strategy
A look at WWE's latest high-profile acquisition and the lingering injury concerns …
1 month, 1 week ago
John Cena’s Backlash cameo is a strategic masterclass in fan engagement
John Cena is teasing something big for Backlash, but is it a …
1 month, 1 week ago
Why WWE is tightening its grip on the past
Nick Khan confirmed WWE holds over 100 legend deals. We look at …
1 month, 1 week ago
TNA is doing right by WrestleCon, but the internet isn't buying the apology
TNA is cleaning up the mess surrounding Leon Slater's pull from WrestleCon, …
1 month, 1 week ago
Sol Ruca and Ethan Page set for SmackDown debuts as post-Mania reshuffle begins
WrestleMania 41 is in the books, and the blue brand is already …
1 month, 1 week ago
Bishop Dyer is right about the dangerous culture of spots in NXT
Bishop Dyer (fka Baron Corbin) has sparked a necessary debate about safety …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE just trademarked Mason Rook and the name generator is officially broken
WWE has filed to trademark 'Mason Rook,' and we are officially at …
1 month, 1 week ago
Backlash 2026: The Hardest Reset After WrestleMania's High
After the grandeur of WrestleMania 41, WWE's Backlash 2026 faces the daunting …
1 month, 1 week ago
Danhausen’s WWE flirtation highlights the chaos behind the curtain
Analyzing the recent industry buzz surrounding Danhausen and the strategic, yet potentially …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE legend deals are the hidden engine of the company's long-term business
A deep dive into WWE's 150-strong legend contracts and what this archival …
1 month, 1 week ago
Steve Maclin is back and the TNA roster should be nervous
Steve Maclin is officially back. With his medical clearance confirmed, the TNA …
1 month, 1 week agoTNA finally stopped being difficult and made things right with WrestleCon
TNA Wrestling has finally settled its long-standing grievances with WrestleCon after years …
1 month, 1 week ago