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
MLW and Stardom are finally bridging the gap for fans
MLW is bringing Stardom stars Saya Kamitani and Rina to the US, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why the numbers suggest women's wrestling is finally the main event
A 42% surge in viewership for women's championship matches confirms that the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Professional Wrestling
From MJF's grit to the questionable booking of title unifications, here are …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sol Ruca is the technical standard for the next generation of WWE stars
Sol Ruca's rise as Women's Intercontinental Champion highlights a shift toward high-work-rate …
1 month, 2 weeks agoSho just turned the BOSJ into a three-minute snuff film
Sho makes a mockery of the clock during the Best of the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Women's wrestling is now a primary driver of broadcast growth
Women's matches now occupy 35% of main event slots, yet longer runtimes …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Intriguing 2026 Wrestling Events
From the high-stakes Lights Out clash on Collision to the strategic moves …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Fans are fighting over Sol Ruca’s rigid style in Italy
The internet is currently a warzone over Sol Ruca. If you spent …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Oba Femi is primed for a main roster surge
Oba Femi is hitting his stride on the main roster. With viewership …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Dark Side fallout is already tearing the internet apart
The wrestling internet is officially losing its mind over the Dark Side …
1 month, 2 weeks agoDark Side of the Ring Season 7: Why fans are already bracing for chaos
The trailer for Season 7 of Dark Side of the Ring has …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes' Nightmare Factory emerges as the primary WWE pipeline
The Nightmare Factory is officially the most vital asset in the WWE …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Finn Balor on SmackDown is a move born of convenience, not creative necessity
Finn Balor is officially on SmackDown, but technical talent alone won't solve …
1 month, 2 weeks agoThe legal reality of WWE's high-profile fan stalker case
The legal battle facing Liv Morgan's stalker highlights the dangerous intersection of …
1 month, 2 weeks agoCody Rhodes just turned the Nightmare Factory into a WWE scout's lobby
Cody Rhodes turning his school into a WWE testing ground is the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Oba Femi's timeline after Clash In Italy and the Lesnar loss
Oba Femi is sidelined following his Clash In Italy bout with Brock …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes is turning the Nightmare Factory into a WWE farm system
Cody Rhodes' Nightmare Factory is now the latest front for WWE's scouting …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Tony D'Angelo's NXT reign lacks the dominant finishing move it needs
Tony D'Angelo's recent title defense confirms a worrying trend: the NXT Champion …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
AEW turns a tragic reality into a rallying cry for the locker room
AEW launches their Rebel Heart charity initiative as the roster rallies behind …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Impactful Moments in Professional Wrestling History
From the Montreal Screwjob to the launch of the WWE Network, these …
1 month, 2 weeks ago