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
Jon 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
NJPW and DDT are stuck in a creative stalemate
NJPW and DDT's joint ventures are losing momentum due to safe booking …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
NOAH's Monday Magic experiment leaves more questions than answers
NOAH's Monday Magic finished its third season, but the dependency on Shinjuku …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW needs to clarify the Keith Lee situation before momentum stalls
Keith Lee's absence is a glaring oversight that reflects a deeper, systemic …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Oba Femi is the only thing keeping Raw from total irrelevance
Oba Femi was the only spark on a lackluster Raw broadcast in …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Road Dogg's departure exposes a systemic problem behind the curtain
Road Dogg's recent comments reveal more than just personal dissatisfaction. They expose …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kevin Nash and the absurd logic of professional wrestling's golden era
Kevin Nash chose a gym over the Taj Mahal, proving that in …
1 month, 2 weeks agoThe wrestling industry has a major gambling problem
The wrestling industry is increasingly turning to predatory gambling apps to drive …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWWE is betting the house on Je’Von Evans and it better pay off
Je’Von Evans is shifting the gravity of the entire RAW brand after …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Did Rick Martel just reject the WWE Hall of Fame?
Rick Martel rejected a WWE Hall of Fame offer, and the internet …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Eric Bischoff remains the loudest critic of WWE’s current booking
Eric Bischoff is highlighting a growing divide between WWE's creative comfort zones …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE keeps trying to resuscitate the past while the future is right there
WWE keeps trying to reach into the past to fix current booking …
1 month, 2 weeks agoGunther's title reign demands a shift in tactical urgency
Gunther controls 68% of his match time, but a 14% drop in …
1 month, 2 weeks agoGunther arrives at Raw with a target on his back
Gunther leads the charge on tonight's episode of Raw, but a string …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Danhausen’s Knicks obsession is the weirdest sports crossover of 2026
The internet is losing its mind over a wrestling goblin at Madison …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The wrestling weekend was a total fever dream
From the blood-soaked floors of the Showboat to the refined mat work …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Becky Lynch and Maxxine Dupri: A study in professional evolution
A tactical breakdown of the Becky Lynch and Maxxine Dupri feud, analyzing …
1 month, 2 weeks agoNew Orleans hosting Money in the Bank is a massive win for WWE
New Orleans is set to host Money in the Bank, a strategic …
1 month, 2 weeks ago