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
New 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
The nWo WWE run was dead before the ink dried
Kevin Nash admits the 2002 nWo revival in WWE was a locker …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Professional wrestling must address the legacy of Hulk Hogan
With the police investigation into the death of Terry Bollea officially closed, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
MJF injury status: AEW World Champion cleared for Forbidden Door
AEW World Champion MJF is nursing a hyperextended knee, but creative plans …
1 month, 2 weeks agoWWE Clash at the Castle is more than just a victory lap
WWE's European tour has revealed deep friction between old-school booking and new-school …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE must stop fumbling Chad Gable before the window closes
Chad Gable is currently the most underutilized asset on the roster, and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Paul Heyman is out and the Bloodline is in chaos
Paul Heyman is sidelined after a brutal spear from Bron Breakker, leaving …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Turnover in TNA signals a shrinking window for mid-card stability
With TNA releases and expiring contracts looming, roster volatility is threatening the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Steve Maclin walks: What his sudden TNA exit means for the indies
Steve Maclin has left TNA, and the fallout signals a larger creative …
1 month, 2 weeks agoAEW needs a decisive finish to silence the critics
AEW's current booking strategy prioritizes high-work-rate matches over coherent storytelling, creating a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sol Ruca is heading into a buzzsaw on Monday Night Raw
Sol Ruca is defending her newly minted title in Paris, but the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The WWE shareholder lawsuit gets yanked from the dock
The high-stakes WWE shareholder lawsuit expected to start Monday in Delaware has …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dominik Mysterio is WWE's next true main event anchor
Dominik Mysterio has outgrown his current role as a stable sidekick and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
GCW's latest bloodbath in Atlantic City has fans losing their minds
GCW's Tournament of Survival 11 brought the usual carnage to Atlantic City, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
TNA is staring down a massive roster dilemma
Contract expirations in TNA are threatening their roster depth, and the promotion's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: AEW Roster Power Rankings (June 2026)
A deep dive into the current AEW power hierarchy as the promotion …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW's Summer Blockbuster card is already splitting the internet down the middle
The internet is split on the upcoming AEW Summer Blockbuster on June …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
GCW Tournament of Survival 11 was an uncalculated mess
GCW's reliance on non-wrestler interference has created a 15 percent drop in …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: AAA's Most Impactful Moments of 2026
AAA is hitting a fever pitch under Rey Mysterio. Here is how …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Does the MLW Women's division actually have legs after the title switch?
Shotzi Blackheart has the gold, but does MLW have a plan? A …
1 month, 2 weeks ago