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
AEW and TNA ratings are sparking real debates in the mud-pits of Reddit
The ratings debates have returned to the trenches of the internet. From …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sol Ruca and Je’Von Evans are the main roster litmus test
Sol Ruca and Je’Von Evans represent a shift in WWE’s youth strategy, …
1 month, 3 weeks agoOba Femi is a problem the rest of the locker room can't solve
Oba Femi is tearing through the King of the Ring tournament, but …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
SmackDown is finally shedding the weight of the three-hour format
WWE is officially ending the three-hour era for SmackDown after June 26. …
1 month, 3 weeks agoDakota Kai's pivot to the independent circuit demands attention
Dakota Kai's transition to the independent circuit via HighspotsAuctions.com signifies a shift …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jimmy Hart wants to return and the internet has opinions
Jimmy Hart wants back on TV with Danhausen in tow, and the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
SmackDown’s two-hour return is a win for pacing and consistency
Reducing SmackDown to two hours is a calculated move to prioritize pacing …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Eric Bischoff's Career Milestones and Industry Takes
An analysis of Eric Bischoff's top 10 moments, focusing on his impact …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Maxxine Dupri's pivot to The Vision is a tactical necessity
Maxxine Dupri is reportedly eyeing a move to The Vision, a tactical …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Cody Rhodes is chasing a logistical nightmare on the high seas
Cody Rhodes is pushing for an aircraft carrier event, but the logisitcs …
1 month, 3 weeks agoAfter the Deer Park explosion, Tony Deppen is running on fumes
Analyzing the recent NYWC results, the dangerous reliance on extreme spots and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AAA star injury update following Noche de Los Grandes fallout
A key AAA performer is under medical evaluation following a high-stakes night …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nepo babies or pure talent? The Charlie Dempsey debate is heating up
The surname drama surrounding Charlie Dempsey is the perfect snapshot of modern …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Measured Transition of AJ Styles
AJ Styles is moving from in-ring legend to a more complex, advisory …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Konosuke Takeshita is the most dangerous worker in AEW right now
Konosuke Takeshita is proving he is the best worker in AEW, but …
1 month, 3 weeks agoMJF brings his act to Rahway as WrestlePro looks to make a statement
MJF steps into the ring against Pat Buck in Rahway tonight. I …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining WWE Moments of the 2026 Resurgence
A deep dive into the top 10 moments and shifts defining WWE …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Roman Reigns is doing his best work while the cameras are off
Roman Reigns is keeping the heat on LA Knight and Royce Keys, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AEW's blood tax and the cost of the women's division push
AEW champion Thekla is demanding a pay raise for the women's division …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWWE’s Queen of the Ring path is a booking mess
WWE dropped the Queen of the Ring brackets, and it is a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago