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
SummerSlam main event picture is lacking clarity
With SummerSlam approaching, the lack of a clear main event narrative points …
1 month ago
Top 10: Defining WWE Moments of the 2026 First Half
A deep dive into the top 10 wrestling moments that shaped the …
1 month ago
Titus O'Neil's recent industry conduct sets up an uncomfortable reality
Titus O'Neil's recent public clashes highlight an increasing shift toward toxicity in …
1 month agoKendal Grey sidelined: How the NXT rising star's injury shifts booking plans
NXT’s Kental Grey is grounded by a lower-body injury as of June …
1 month ago
Why Roman Reigns is becoming the standard-bearer for elite psychology
Roman Reigns has moved beyond proving he is a star; he is …
1 month ago
Ted DiBiase's legacy goes far beyond the gimmick
Analyzing the technical precision behind Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Man persona and …
1 month ago
Stalking isn't fandom: Why WWE talent deserve their privacy back
Analyzing the problematic rise of airport and hotel stalking toward WWE talent …
1 month ago
The math behind combat sports' biggest financial bluffs
When McGregor cites 200 million dollar paydays, he is ignoring the math …
1 month ago
WWE heads to Riyadh with growing ratings pressure
WWE faces a ratings slump heading into Night of Champions in Riyadh, …
1 month ago
Tasha Steelz is staying put in TNA to finish what she started
Tasha Steelz has officially re-signed with TNA Wrestling, locking in a multi-year …
1 month ago
Jacob Fatu choking out Eric André is the kind of chaotic cross-promo we deserve
Jacob Fatu crushing Eric André on Raw wasn't random violence—it was a …
1 month ago
Remembering Eddie Andelman and the legacy of the King of the Ring
The wrestling world remembers Eddie Andelman, the man who brought us the …
1 month ago
Kayla Braxton’s exit reveals WWE’s rigid broadcast machinery
Kayla Braxton's departure isn't about contract maneuvering. It's an indictment of a …
1 month ago
MLW and NJPW World are finally teaming up
MLW is joining NJPW World, but is it a genuine cross-promotional power …
1 month ago
NXT is losing its developmental edge in the quest for main roster pop
NXT's current trend toward safe, formulaic matches is killing the brand's identity …
1 month ago
Kendal Grey puts the NXT locker room on notice
A deep dive into the closing moments of NXT's June 16 episode …
1 month ago
ROH stacks the deck in Cincinnati for Global Wars
ROH Global Wars in Cincinnati is loaded with title implications, but the …
1 month ago
Could George Barrios return to high-level wrestling operations?
With George Barrios reappearing in industry media cycles, speculation abounds regarding a …
1 month ago
Why Bully Ray is the latest wrestling pundit stuck in the fan discourse loop
Bully Ray is weighing in on Jade Cargill's wardrobe malfunction and the …
1 month ago
Tessa Blanchard's TNA exit leaves a hole in the Knockouts division
Tessa Blanchard has been granted her release from TNA, leaving a massive …
1 month ago