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
Cody Rhodes battles lingering back strain ahead of WrestleMania 41
Cody Rhodes is managing a persistent lumbar strain just days before WrestleMania …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
MJF is playing a dangerous game going dark after Dynasty
MJF won at Dynasty and immediately vanished from the limelight, leaving the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
MJF and Kenny Omega just left us with more questions than answers
MJF retained his title at AEW Dynasty 2026, but his post-match comments …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Concern grows as Kenny Omega suffers potential shoulder trauma at Dynasty
Following a grueling title defense at Dynasty, Kenny Omega's health status is …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Carmelo Hayes and the ghost of the Andre Battle Royal
Carmelo Hayes talks about his Andre Battle Royal win, but is the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Royce Keys eyes a permanent main roster jump on Raw
Royce Keys is reportedly eyeing a Raw debut in Sacramento; we analyze …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW's women's division is feeling the Toni Storm shaped hole
AEW's women's division is struggling to find its footing after a chaotic …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWhy the AEW media scrum remains wrestling's most unhinged late-night ritual
The AEW Dynasty media scrum delivered exactly what we expected: softball questions, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Darby Allin's High-Risk Gamble at Dynasty Ends in Injury Scare
Darby Allin's latest high-risk spectacle at AEW Dynasty may have cost him …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW Spring Break Thru is a massive risk for Tony Khan's television strategy
AEW is loading up Spring Break Thru with three title matches across …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Kevin Knight found out about his WrestleCon main event on Twitter just like us
Kevin Knight didn't get a phone call about his massive WrestleCon main …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Mustafa Ali Moments and Milestones
From the Cruiserweight Classic to controversial TNA title runs, breaking down the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Vampiro’s farewell at Strangle-Mania exposes a deeper AEW-JCW synergy
Vampiro's retirement ceremony at Strangle-Mania is more than a swan song; it's …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Undertaker's pivot to AAA is more than just a passing interest
The Undertaker is making waves with a public endorsement of AAA—is a …
1 month, 3 weeks agoAEW Dynasty signals a necessary reset for a division in drift
AEW Dynasty represents a pivot point for a promotion leaning too hard …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Gunther's title reign hangs by a thread after backstage medical clearance drama
Gunther faces a race against the clock for WrestleMania 41 due to …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Kenny Omega’s return at Dynasty is a medical miracle with a very short shelf life
Kenny Omega returns to the ring tonight at AEW Dynasty to face …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EC3 return to TNA is the tactical nightmare Eric Young did not plan for
EC3 returns to TNA this Thursday to answer Eric Young's open challenge. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The AEW Power Rankings Heading Into WrestleMania Week
As WrestleMania 41 looms, AEW is pivoting toward a global strategy led …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW Dynasty 2026 is the violent reckoning Tony Khan's promotion desperately needs
AEW Dynasty 2026 brings a violent reckoning to Kansas City as Jon …
1 month, 3 weeks ago