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
Rhea Ripley is bleeding for our sins ten days before WrestleMania
Rhea Ripley was rushed to the hospital following a brutal segment on …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: WWE Power Rankings Heading into WrestleMania 41
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, the roster is thinning due to injury and …
1 month, 4 weeks agoLiv Morgan almost became Penny Wap and I am genuinely losing my mind
Liv Morgan revealed she almost debuted as 'Penny Wap' or 'Illy Milly.' …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WWE is selling out WrestleMania 41, but the midcard is completely dead
Night Two of WrestleMania 41 has pushed past 40,000 tickets. The financial …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Willow's latest TBS title defense exposes AEW's biggest booking flaw
Willow Nightingale retained her TBS Championship against Queen Aminata on Dynamite. It …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Je'Von Evans is writing the playbook on how to survive CM Punk
When a 22-year-old rookie steps into a live microphone battle with CM …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Leaked Texts Reveal The Real War For WWE's Future
Newly revealed text messages from Paul 'Triple H' Levesque show his concern …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up as a high-stakes turning point for WWE
With WrestleMania 41 ten days away, the creative direction for WWE feels …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
TNA is torching their own indie bridges and fans are losing their minds
TNA is locking their roster away from AEW stars, and the indie …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is the ultimate high-wire act for WWE
With WrestleMania 41 only ten days away, the pressure on the creative …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Armando Estrada reflects on the intense reality of managing Umaga
Armando Estrada breaks down his 2006-2007 run managing Umaga, reflecting on the …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The TNA-AEW friction is threatening the summer's best matches
The potential MJF vs. Nic Nemeth clash is being stifled by corporate …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Nostalgia traps and the Las Vegas WrestleMania week slump
Mark Henry and D'Lo Brown are reuniting in Las Vegas during WrestleMania …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
CM Punk injury status: The high-stakes medical timeline for WrestleMania 41
CM Punk's physical status remains a major concern 11 days from WrestleMania …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
CM Punk reflects on his complicated history with the WrestleMania main event
CM Punk breaks down his previous WrestleMania frustrations and why he believes …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Will Ospreay to the G1 Climax is not as simple as it looks
Will Ospreay is eyeing a return to NJPW's G1 Climax, but scheduling …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Punk vs. Cena at WrestleMania 41: A Farewell and a Reckoning
WrestleMania 41's dual promise of a John Cena farewell and a CM …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Tony Khan thinks Chris Jericho chose AEW but the fans might feel differently
Tony Khan claims Chris Jericho chose AEW over other options during his …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Paul Wight knows the clock is ticking on his AEW career
Paul Wight admits his 'short window' in AEW is closing and he …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Pat McAfee is about to talk himself into a WrestleMania 41 payday
Pat McAfee has teased a major announcement for this Friday’s SmackDown. With …
1 month, 4 weeks ago