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
WrestleMania 41 Night 1: Betting on pure performance
WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is here. I'm analyzing the pacing issues, the …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 is the ultimate high-wire act for WWE
It's WrestleMania 41 eve, and the chaos is palpable. From questionable booking …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dana White is pulling an all-time CM Punk troll job on Gable Steveson
Dana White is already setting the stage for Gable Steveson's MMA debut, …
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CM Punk and Road Dogg open up on WWE's internal culture
Road Dogg questions his time in the company as CM Punk confirms …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
John Cena is leaving a statistical vacuum at WrestleMania
With a six-year drought at WrestleMania, John Cena's final appearances are transforming …
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The toll of the grind: Investigating the hidden injury data behind Mania season
Medical analysis on the high-consequence injury cycles during WrestleMania season, the strategic …
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Top 10: Moments Shaping Modern Wrestling's Landscape
From AEW's emergence to CM Punk's dual returns and Roman Reigns' historic …
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WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is the John Cena funeral we aren't invited to
WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is finally here, and Las Vegas is about …
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Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio are right to hate their generic theme music
Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio have reportedly voiced their hatred for their …
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WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is here and the stakes have never been higher
As WrestleMania 41 Night 1 kicks off in Las Vegas, expectations are …
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Ric Flair is already crowning a WrestleMania match that hasn't even happened
Ric Flair is already calling a Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton match …
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AJ Lee is back and the women's division isn't ready for her
AJ Lee returns to the WWE ring tonight at WrestleMania 41 in …
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Roman Reigns is not going anywhere and we should have seen this coming
Roman Reigns isn't retiring anytime soon. With a new long-term contract reported …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Forget the Stadium: Vegas's Real Wrestling Story Is In The Small Halls
While all eyes are on WrestleMania 41, the vibrant and diverse independent …
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Steve Austin beer runs and the math of a 15-show Vegas weekend
WrestleMania 41 weekend in Vegas saw a 22% spike in indie shows, …
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John Cena says goodbye tonight, but WWE's real shift is backstage
WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is dominated by John Cena's farewell and CM …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bianca Belair's Shocking News Leaves a Main Event Void in WWE
Bianca Belair's surprise pregnancy announcement at WrestleMania 41 is a joyous personal …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Road Dogg says he was done wrong and fans are absolutely losing it
Road Dogg claims he was 'done wrong' by WWE, sparking a massive …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is the turning point for a jaded locker room
WrestleMania 41 kicks off tonight, and the creative direction suggests a promotion …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bianca Belair just hijacked WrestleMania in the best way possible
Bianca Belair stunned the WWE Universe at WrestleMania 41 with a surprise …
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