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
Ilja Dragunov could be WWE's next main event breakout
Ilja Dragunov is at a career inflection point. I analyze why his …
1 month, 1 week ago
The McMahon arbitration filing has the wrestling internet losing its mind
The wrestling world is reeling after a joint motion moved the Janel …
1 month, 1 week ago
CM Punk's looming return clouds the SmackDown main event picture
CM Punk's upcoming return to SmackDown is set to shake up the …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining WWE Moments of the 2020s
From the conclusion of Reigns' historic reign to the rise of Intercontinental …
1 month, 1 week ago
Chad Gable’s recent injury highlights the brutal transition to pro style
Chad Gable is officially sidelined with a neck injury, forcing a major …
1 month, 1 week ago
Data confirms why independent wrestling attendance is plateauing
Independent wrestling is hitting a wall, with data showing a 14% drop …
1 month, 1 week ago
Candice Michelle's OnlyFans take is the reality check the wrestling world needs
Candice Michelle's comparison of Playboy to OnlyFans isn't just a random take; …
1 month, 1 week ago
Maple Leaf Pro has a massive mountain to climb on TSN
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is heading to TSN for their weekly series, …
1 month, 1 week ago
Bully Ray is currently the loudest voice in the wrestling room
Bully Ray is everywhere lately. From nitpicking Chad Gable's booking to conspiracy-theorizing …
1 month, 1 week ago
MJF is playing a dangerous game with Adam Cole's silence
MJF is weaponizing Adam Cole's injury to maintain his grip on AEW's …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Career and Impact of Piper Niven
A deep dive into the career of Piper Niven, from her dominant …
1 month, 1 week ago
Bronson Reed nears WWE ring return after lengthy injury layoff
Bronson Reed is nearing a WWE return following an absence that has …
1 month, 1 week ago
Jey Uso’s King of the Ring victory exposes a booking identity crisis
Jey Uso's King of the Ring win is facing significant fan pushback, …
1 month, 1 week ago
Charlotte Flair is done apologizing for the Divas era
Charlotte Flair is pushing back against the modern narrative surrounding the Divas …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: Jey Uso Moments Defining His Solo Rise
Jey Uso's rise to singles stardom has been anything but conventional. We …
1 month, 1 week ago
Ciampa is burning down the house and AEW has no answer
Ciampa is tearing up the script, but the AEW booking machine is …
1 month, 1 week ago
Nikki Bella wants a comeback in Paris and the internet is losing its collective mind
Nikki Bella wants a comeback in Paris and the internet has opinions—lots …
1 month, 1 week ago
CM Punk’s FanaticsFest booking is a quiet signal of his next act
CM Punk's confirmed appearance at FanaticsFest is the clearest indicator of his …
1 month, 1 week ago
Indie streaming models provide a lifeline for regional promotions
OVW's 1400th episode marks a turning point for regional wrestling as streaming …
1 month, 1 week agoAxiom faces a career-defining test against Rey Mysterio
A deep dive into the technical wrestling clash between Axiom and Rey …
1 month, 1 week ago