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
CM Punk’s physique update is the least interesting thing about his return
Kevin Nash is talking about abs and training, but the real story …
1 month agoDanhausen’s Knicks audition is exactly the absurdity wrestling needs
Danhausen’s bid for a Knicks contract is an absurd, calculated move that …
1 month ago
Why Shawn Dean is staying put despite the industry's revolving door
Despite swirling industry rumors, AEW's Shawn Dean is doubling down on his …
1 month ago
Ava needs to learn the first rule of Twitter: log off
Ava Raine found herself in the middle of a digital food fight …
1 month agoThe speculation surrounding Ricochet's next career move
Ricochet is sizing up his options as his contract negotiations reach a …
1 month ago
Teddy Long is staying retired and honestly that is the smart move
Teddy Long clarified his WWE status. The Hall of Famer is under …
1 month ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent AEW-NJPW History
The cross-promotional era between AEW and NJPW has redefined high-stakes wrestling. We …
1 month ago
WWE facing significant visa headaches for international roster
Visa backlogs are throwing WWE's touring schedule into chaos, forcing last-minute card …
1 month ago
UFC at the White House is the fever dream we deserve
UFC takes over the White House for Freedom 250, featuring Pereira vs. …
1 month ago
Roman Reigns at the White House is breaking wrestling Twitter
Roman Reigns, Triple H, and a guest list of TKO heavyweights hit …
1 month ago
WWE’s global roster faces a massive booking headache
Logistical delays are hitting WWE's international roster, creating a massive headache for …
1 month ago
Liv Morgan's legal shadow finally clears after stalking verdict
A federal court has cleared the stalker of Liv Morgan by reason …
1 month, 1 week ago
Hollywood is bleeding wrestling talent into the horror genre
Active roster members are seeing a 34% reduction in match output, threatening …
1 month, 1 week ago
Could the MLW-NJPW partnership trigger a rare cross-promotional talent swap?
MLW Fusion's arrival on NJPW World signals more than just a streaming …
1 month, 1 week ago
Raw review: The Night of Champions build stumbles into mediocrity
The latest edition of Raw left plenty to be desired as the …
1 month, 1 week ago
MLW and NJPW are joining forces and nobody knows how to feel
MLW is heading to the NJPW World streaming service, and the wrestling …
1 month, 1 week ago
Danhausen is currently the most annoying guy in sports and I love it
Danhausen is taking credit for everything from NBA titles to NHL championships, …
1 month, 1 week ago
Why the nostalgia hunt ignores the reality of the wrestling grind
Looking past the nostalgia, the current product is suffering from structural issues—specifically …
1 month, 1 week ago
AJ Lee is back on screen and the IWC is losing its mind
AJ Lee is officially joining WWE Unreal on Netflix, but is this …
1 month, 1 week ago
Braun Strowman proves why raw physical presence still matters
A deep dive into why Braun Strowman remains a booking conundrum and …
1 month, 1 week ago