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
SmackDown fails to spark as King and Queen of the Ring brackets stall
The June 12 SmackDown broadcast in Providence failed to generate the necessary …
1 month, 1 week agoMLW is betting on chaos to stay relevant in a crowded market
MLW visited Philadelphia on June 12, but the latest spoilers suggest the …
1 month, 1 week ago
Corporate wrestling lawsuits always end with a whimper
The WWE shareholder lawsuit didn't go to trial, and the wrestling business …
1 month, 1 week agoTiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green are playing a dangerous game
Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green take on B-Fab and Michin on tonight's …
1 month, 1 week agoTrick Williams is hitting the numbers required for a world title run
Trick Williams is currently hitting a 90th percentile retention rate, proving his …
1 month, 1 week agoMaria Kanellis is right about the corporate soul of WWE
Maria Kanellis calls out the soulless, corporate-heavy shift that transformed WWE from …
1 month, 1 week ago
Chad Gable's comeback is the most overlooked story in wrestling
Chad Gable's recovery from a 'shredded' bicep tendon is more complex than …
1 month, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Days in Wrestling Faction History
From the internal collapse of The Judgment Day to the explosive rise …
1 month, 1 week ago
John Cena slams door on return despite John Cena Classic buzz
John Cena rules out a ring return as 'financial suicide' while navigating …
1 month, 1 week ago
Paramount just bought WBD and the whole industry is holding its breath
The DOJ officially cleared the Paramount-WBD acquisition, and the ripple effects for …
1 month, 1 week agoSmackDown’s tag division is stuck in a loop of diminishing returns
WWE’s reliance on tag champs wrestling twice a night is a statistical …
1 month, 1 week ago
Dragon Lee could be the next high-flyer to lead WWE's midcard evolution
Dragon Lee is nearing a transition into a featured championship hunt. We …
1 month, 1 week ago
Tony Schiavone still feels the ghosts of the Monday Night Wars
Tony Schiavone's admission of nerves reminds us that the best wrestling commentary …
1 month, 1 week ago
Natalya Neidhart is gambling her legacy against the raw aggression of Jaida Parker
Natalya Neidhart faces a pivotal test against Jaida Parker. Our analysis of …
1 month, 1 week ago
AEW Summer Blockbuster burned the house down and the internet is on fire
From the 'Tommy's Mommy' fallout to the gritty Continental Title bout, we …
1 month, 1 week ago
Chris Jericho is still betting on himself and it is exhausting
Chris Jericho thinks he's the smartest guy in the room, and frankly, …
1 month, 1 week agoThe legal reality hanging over WWE in 2026
The ongoing Janel Grant lawsuit is more than a distraction; it is …
1 month, 1 week ago
CM Punk's return timeline and the shift to SmackDown
CM Punk is nearing clearance following his injury, with plans to shift …
1 month, 1 week ago
Mercedes Moné returns to AEW but the narrative questions remain
Mercedes Moné is back in AEW following a five-month hiatus, but the …
1 month, 1 week ago
Cathy Kelley’s WWE future questioned amid backstage friction
Cathy Kelley’s status as a key WWE correspondent is under pressure following …
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