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
NXT is stuck in the mud and the fans are officially losing their minds
NXT is feeling like a glorified house show, and the community is …
1 month, 2 weeks agoNXT injury update: Natalya and Jaida Parker take the hits
Natalya and Jaida Parker are facing medical evaluation following a chaotic NXT …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mick Foley’s AEW jump is more than just a roster move
Mick Foley’s move to AEW carries heavy political weight, but can the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The El Grande Americano experiment is a masterclass in narrative efficiency
The El Grande Americano rivalry is a rare win for modern booking, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TNA is walking a dangerous line with this Slammiversary build
TNA's road to Slammiversary is plagued by stale booking and a reliance …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
CMLL's Arena Puebla experiment is showing signs of fatigue
CMLL’s Lunes Clasico is a technical marvel but a narrative void. As …
1 month, 3 weeks agoPCO joins the MLP roster for upcoming Mayhem tapings
PCO is officially heading to Major League Pro. We break down what …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWhy we are all getting played by WWE's booking math
A deep dive into why wrestling fans are split between boardroom obsession …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Defining WWE Moments of the Current Era
A deep dive into the top 10 moments currently shaping the WWE …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
SmackDown's runtime cut is the right move for quality control
Trimming SmackDown to two hours should improve pacing, but only if the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mick Foley to AEW is the veteran presence the company needs
Mick Foley's departure from WWE hints at a move to Tony Khan's …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
JBL's wild Chad Gable take has the internet losing its collective mind
JBL called Chad Gable the best wrestler on the planet, and the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE's identity crisis is getting loud in the locker room
From Enzo Amore comeback whispers to Jimmy Hart's bizarre pitches, WWE's current …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jon Moxley's increased backstage role carries significant health risks
Jon Moxley's dual role as a mainstay in-ring performer and a backstage …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments of 2026, from …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Giulia is officially the main event in Italy
Giulia's reception in Turin was electric, but does she have the staying …
1 month, 3 weeks agoClash at the Castle 2026: Why WWE is walking into a booking minefield
WWE is heading to the UK, but after a string of questionable …
1 month, 3 weeks agoCash-in chaos and why Money in the Bank 2026 is a total toss-up
Money in the Bank is approaching, and it's time to stop with …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Danny Davis is the only one in the business defending Vince McMahon right now
Danny Davis's defense of Vince McMahon has the internet scorched, highlighting the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TNA is bleeding talent to WWE as the talent drain accelerates
With 7 stars moving to WWE, TNA’s talent drain is now directly …
1 month, 3 weeks ago