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
Mercedes Moné returns to AEW but the narrative questions remain
Mercedes Moné is back in AEW following a five-month hiatus, but the …
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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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When the spotlight fades: Reality checks for former WWE stars
Life after the WWE isn't all Hall of Fame speeches and residuals. …
1 month, 1 week agoFrom the Squared Circle to the Reunion Special: The Reality TV Pipeline
The wrestling-to-reality TV pipeline is flowing, but is it actually good for …
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Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Sports Entertainment
A deep dive into the high-stakes pivots, creative hiccups, and industry-altering moments …
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Liv Morgan's pop star pivot is polarizing the hell out of the IWC
Liv Morgan is leaning into her crossover potential with a new music …
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Mike Santana is the heavy favorite to claim gold at Slammiversary 2026
Mike Santana's title match at Slammiversary 2026 is the pivot point TNA …
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WWE ID program leads to sudden cancellations for Aaron Rourke
Aaron Rourke's removal from independent event bookings signals a shift in the …
1 month, 1 week agoTrish Stratus at FIFA Fan Fest and the weird nostalgia of wrestling toys
Trish Stratus is hitting the FIFA Fan Fest, and the ECW figure …
1 month, 1 week agoTrish Stratus at FIFA Fan Fest is a strange pivot for wrestling talent
Trish Stratus appearing at the Toronto FIFA Fan Fest raises questions about …
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Nikki Bella’s in-ring future hinges on ankle recovery and booking
Nikki Bella is navigating a difficult ankle injury that forced her to …
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Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Flair is the SummerSlam main event we need
The wrestling internet is buzzing over reports of a potential Jade Cargill …
1 month, 1 week agoThe NWA is crawling back to NYC and nobody asked for this
The NWA is bringing its act to New York, and it smells …
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Forbidden Door 2026 is shaping up to be a logistical nightmare
Forbidden Door 2026 is approaching with a bloated card that threatens to …
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Brie Bella’s in-ring career clock is officially ticking
Brie Bella is calculating the final days of her in-ring career as …
1 month, 1 week agoTNA is burying the lede by hiding their best matches
TNA Impact continues to baffle with its main event selection, prioritizing rigid …
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Zaria is the new North American champion and NXT faces a reckoning
Zaria's win over Tatum Paxley marks a major shift in NXT. The …
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Sheamus and the unpredictable nature of longevity in the ring
Sheamus's recent injury highlights the brutal physical reality of the sport, fueling …
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CM Punk's return is the ultimate test of the WWE locker room
With reports finally shedding light on CM Punk's return, the question shifts …
1 month, 1 week agoJanel Grant just dropped a legal hand grenade on WWE corporate
Janel Grant's latest deposition release drops Nick Khan into the middle of …
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