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
AEW's Huntsville tapings are a total identity crisis
The latest AEW tapings in Huntsville have fans fighting in the streets. …
4 days, 8 hours ago
Stephanie Vaquer WWE status remains in flux as Clash in Italy looms
Stephanie Vaquer's potential return for WWE's Clash in Italy appears increasingly unlikely …
4 days, 9 hours ago
Cody Rhodes faces a grim mathematical reality against Gunther
Cody Rhodes talks a big game, but Gunther's clinical approach creates a …
4 days, 10 hours ago
Top 10: The Most Impactful Pro Wrestling Moments of 2026
The state of professional wrestling in 2026 is defined by high-stakes physicality …
4 days, 11 hours ago
Rico's health scare forces a reflection on industry longevity
Analyzing the health challenges faced by veteran Rico Constantino and what his …
4 days, 12 hours ago
Why Danhausen to WWE is no longer a fever dream
Cody Rhodes has identified Danhausen as a merchandise titan, sparking intense rumors …
4 days, 14 hours agoHouse of Glory and TNA are burning the bingo halls down this summer
From House of Glory's dream match in Chicago to the uncertain future …
4 days, 15 hours ago
Top 10: The Injury Impacts Defining May 2026
The wrestling industry is grappling with a wave of injuries and recovery …
4 days, 17 hours ago
Ric Flair’s digital trail confirms a pattern of public volatility
Ric Flair’s 100% retraction rate on recent family disputes highlights a recurring …
4 days, 18 hours agoClash in Italy has the fanbase split down the middle
The IWC is tearing itself apart over the Clash in Italy tip …
4 days, 18 hours ago
Nostalgia is hitting WWE hard and I am not sure I buy the hype
Nostalgia is a hell of a drug, and WWE is currently overdosing. …
4 days, 23 hours ago
Kit Wilson explains SmackDown absence following Spain tour
Kit Wilson explains his recent absence from WWE SmackDown following a taxing …
5 days, 2 hours ago
When wrestling mannerisms infiltrate the MLB mound
Milwaukee’s Abner Uribe faces a one-game suspension after a D-Generation X gesture …
5 days, 2 hours agoAEW is playing a dangerous game and the Double or Nothing results prove it
MJF is back on top, but is AEW just spinning its wheels …
5 days, 2 hours ago
Top 10: The Most Defining WWE Moments of the Current Era
From the unexpected shift at WrestleMania to the seismic tremor of a …
5 days, 3 hours agoWWE injury report: The ripple effects of recent SmackDown medical issues
A deep dive into the recent medical setbacks impacting the WWE roster …
5 days, 3 hours ago
Why WWE’s reliance on polish is stalling its next generation
WWE is trading character grit for corporate polish, but rising injury rates …
5 days, 5 hours ago
WWE’s injury woes mount as international calendar heat rises
WWE's roster is grappling with recurring injury cycles as the push for …
5 days, 5 hours ago
Trick Williams injury cloud hangs over SmackDown
United States Champion Trick Williams is battling a back injury following his …
5 days, 6 hours ago
Cody Rhodes to Hollywood: The post-WWE transition rumors analyzed
Cody Rhodes looks to Hollywood as a potential next step. We analyze …
5 days, 7 hours ago