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
Athena is still the only reason to watch ROH
Athena remains the only thing keeping ROH afloat, and that’s a dangerous …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
NXT viewership data is a boring mirror for a stagnant show
NXT's latest rating bump on The CW might get a cheer from …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AAA just proved that wrestling needs soul over scripts
AAA's Noche De Los Grandes proved that legacy-driven storytelling beats corporate content …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Booking Oba Femi requires more than just a loss to Brock Lesnar
Oba Femi's momentum has stalled after his clash with Brock Lesnar. I …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Hardys are about to find out the Wicked Gardens is a trap
Analyzing the tactical nightmare waiting for The Hardys in the Wicked Gardens …
1 month, 2 weeks agoTop 10: WWE Moments of the 2026 Calendar Year
From the erasure of the Heritage Cup to the physical toll on …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
TNA is betting that gimmick matches can solve its identity crisis
TNA is leaning into gimmick matches and musical performances to boost its …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW returns to Richmond as the promotion chases momentum
AEW hits Richmond tonight, and the stakes for the promotion are higher …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Salt of the Earth is off the card and the internet is losing its mind
MJF is off the card, the fans are spiraling, and the booking …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW returns to Richmond as the promotion chases momentum
AEW heads to the Siegel Center in Richmond tonight. With 3,418 tickets …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
WWE creative frustration mounts over Morgan and Mysterio booking
Creative friction is mounting backstage regarding the handling of Liv Morgan and …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Andrade's ringside volatility reflects AEW's production chaos
Andrade's recent AEW matches show a 68 percent interference rate, signaling a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mike Santana to WWE makes more sense than you think
Mike Santana is the latest TNA headliner linked to a WWE jump, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
LA Knight and AJ Styles turned bad optics into a lesson on modern storytelling
When LA Knight and AJ Styles went off-script, they disrupted a production …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Kaitlyn eyes WWE return as roster depth becomes a priority
Kaitlyn is eyeing a potential WWE return. We analyze the creative fit, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sol Ruca's absence from active tag competition highlights division instability
Sol Ruca is currently navigating a period of creative limbo following her …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sol Ruca injury update following Intercontinental Title win
Sol Ruca captured the Intercontinental strap but is now sidelined with a …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Defining Pro Wrestling Moments of the Modern Era
Rating the defining moments of the modern era, from MJF's latest defense …
1 month, 2 weeks agoNikki Bella calling out the WNBA is the wildest crossover nobody asked for
Nikki Bella calling out WNBA stars to hop in the ring is …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes is carrying a heavy legacy while the past haunts the locker room
Cody Rhodes is defending the current WWE creative, but haunting stories from …
1 month, 2 weeks ago