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
Booker T and Ricochet are fighting about the wrong things
A deep dive into the Booker T-Ricochet debate, the state of AEW …
1 month, 1 week ago
Taz's wardrobe choice is still driving the internet insane
Taz's decision to ditch his iconic singlet for street clothes in WWE …
1 month, 1 week ago
Oba Femi's rise to the top of WWE creates SummerSlam booking headache
Bully Ray has pitched an ambitious SummerSlam trajectory for Oba Femi, but …
1 month, 1 week ago
Vince McMahon's flag obsession highlights a wider disconnect
Ignoring engineering warnings for a headquarters flag underscores a corporate culture that …
1 month, 1 week ago
Zilla Fatu testing the Performance Center waters makes sense
Zilla Fatu’s visit to the WWE Performance Center marks a shift in …
1 month, 1 week ago
Tyler Mane needs our support as he tackles his toughest opponent yet
Tyler Mane, the former WCW and NJPW wrestler turned X-Men star, has …
1 month, 1 week ago
Booker T is right about losing but wrong about the booking reality
Booker T thinks losing doesn't hurt a career, but he's ignoring how …
1 month, 1 week ago
Jaida Parker just took a sledgehammer to the rules of engagement
Jaida Parker's invasion of Nattie's training session is a desperate move that …
1 month, 1 week ago
Konnan's road ahead is a brutal reminder of the business's toll
Konnan's recent double leg amputation sheds light on the brutal physical toll …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE playing musical chairs with the Money in the Bank calendar
WWE is turning their 2026 calendar into a game of musical chairs, …
1 month, 1 week agoJanela vs. Gage at GCW is the blood sport Coney Island needs
A tactical breakdown of the upcoming Joey Janela vs. Nick Gage match …
1 month, 1 week ago
The $111 billion shadow looming over AEW's television future
The $111 billion merger battle between WBD and Paramount directly threatens the …
1 month, 1 week ago
The generational shift in professional wrestling is finally here
The wrestling industry is in the midst of a violent transition from …
1 month, 1 week ago
Pat McAfee moving away from the ring as ESPN contract talks tighten
Pat McAfee is transitioning away from WWE as he nears a $60 …
1 month, 1 week ago
WWE’s latest trademark filing is a weirdly quiet move
WWE filed a new trademark on June 8, and the internet is …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sareee neck injury shakes up AEW Owen Hart Foundation Cup plans
Sareee faces a critical neck injury hurdle before her scheduled Owen Hart …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE history shows why tonight's gamble is so dangerous
Looking at the 2008 financial crisis as a guide, tonight's WWE card …
1 month, 2 weeks agoJon Moxley's return to Cincinnati highlights AEW's touring struggles
AEW returns to Cincinnati with Jon Moxley, but is a hometown pop …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jack Cartwheel avoids surgery following arm injury scare
Jack Cartwheel confirms he has avoided surgery for his recent arm injury, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cathy Kelley clarifies in-ring status following recent RAW physical altercation
Cathy Kelley clarifies that her training at the Performance Center won't lead …
1 month, 2 weeks ago