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
Injury scares and indie dreams make for a wild week in wrestling
Rhea Ripley's reported injury has the internet losing its mind, while Steve …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
HOOK vs. Atticus Cogar is a classic stylistic clash for the GCW title
HOOK heads to the independents to test his technical acumen against the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE is speedrunning character arcs before Night of Champions
With Night of Champions on the horizon, WWE looks ready to force …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Eric Bischoff is right about the Monday Night Wars
Eric Bischoff argues current WWE booking is a direct result of the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dolph Ziggler's latest injury setback casts a shadow over his mid-card utility
Dolph Ziggler is sidelined with a grade two rotator cuff tear, leaving …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE ThunderDome nostalgia is a trap we should stop falling for
A deep look at the failed plans to reboot the NWO in …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thekla is burning bridges and AEW might be the landing zone
Thekla’s public feud with Stardom leadership signals a likely exit. As AEW …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Maven is finally spilling the tea on the Triple H era
Maven is calling out the 'convenience' of Triple H's relationship with Stephanie …
1 month, 2 weeks agoNWA Hard Times 6 has the hardcore base losing their minds
The wrestling internet is split down the middle as NWA Hard Times …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dominik Mysterio is no longer just a project for The Judgment Day
Dominik Mysterio has evolved beyond his initial role as a generational villain. …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AAA star Vikingo sidelined: Torn ACL confirms major blow to Mexican promotion
El Hijo del Vikingo is confirmed for ACL surgery after a devastating …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kay Lee Ray is back on the indies and the timing couldn't be better
Kay Lee Ray is back on the independent circuit after her April …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The growing pattern behind Triple H's aggressive counterprogramming
Strategic scheduling, such as WWE's choice of date for the Great American …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dominik Mysterio is exposed by his reliance on outside interference
Dominik Mysterio is coasting on interference, but his reliance on Liv Morgan …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE ID talent pulls signal a tighter grip on independent bookings
Four WWE ID talents were pulled from upcoming Dreamwave Wrestling dates, sparking …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Rebel continues ALS battle with support from wrestling figures
Mick Foley and Britt Baker have visited performer Rebel amid her ongoing …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE shareholder litigation exposes corporate governance risks
Shareholder lawsuits challenging the McMahon-Emanuel relationship reveal a 14.2% increase in stock …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dwayne Johnson is skipping the White House UFC circus
The Final Boss is skipping the White House, and I'm honestly here …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sheamus is the reset button WWE needs right now
With Sheamus back in the ring at the Performance Center, I break …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Danhausen's contract uncertainty looms as his AEW status remains stagnant
Danhausen is at a career crossroads as his AEW television presence stalls; …
1 month, 2 weeks ago