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
Liv Morgan's Unscathed Ascent: Character Work Fuels WrestleMania Momentum
Liv Morgan defies injury concerns, channeling her aggressive heel persona into peak …
1 month, 4 weeks agoWrestleMania 41 Merch Check: What to Buy and Skip
We got our hands on the latest WWE collectibles, apparel, and books …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
AEW's roster takes a massive hit: Kyle Fletcher and Marq Quen sidelined
AEW's tag team and midcard divisions are facing a massive structural reshuffle …
1 month, 4 weeks agoTony Khan is finally booking ROH like it actually matters
Ring of Honor is back in Jacksonville taping TV, and the early …
1 month, 4 weeks agoMcKenzie Mitchell is back in the Northeast, and the timing is perfect
McKenzie Mitchell is executing a highly visible media tour just miles from …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Rey Mysterio in a ladder match at his age is absolute insanity
Rey Mysterio back in a ladder match? It's nostalgia fuel that borders …
1 month, 4 weeks agoWill Ricochet jump to AEW as his WWE status remains cold?
Ricochet's silence in current WWE creative circles suggests a possible move to …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Michael Cole opens up on his biggest commentary regret at WrestleMania 37
Michael Cole reflects on his botched commentary during the WrestleMania 37 main …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
WrestleMania 41 is shaping up as WWE's biggest moment in years
As WrestleMania 41 approaches, the tension between traditional wrestling fans and modern …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Pat McAfee’s future with WWE looks tied to a bigger Netflix play
Pat McAfee’s role in WWE is evolving from an in-ring participant to …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why WrestleMania 41 needs to pivot before the show even starts
Ignoring the noise about future events, WrestleMania 41 requires a focus on …
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Kaz (The Ringer Wrestling Show): "The widely reported backstage story is that Ari Emanuel made this call to include [Pat McAfee] in..."
Kaz on The Ringer Wrestling Show: key quotes on Pat McAfee/Randy Orton …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why fans are losing their minds over Drew McIntyre's potential babyface turn
Drew McIntyre is teasing a transition back to a babyface persona, and …
2 months agoWrestleCon in Las Vegas is becoming the real main event
As WrestleCon hits Las Vegas for WrestleMania weekend, the focus shifts to …
2 months ago
Dennis Rodman in the WWE Hall of Fame is a total fever dream
WWE's decision to crown Dennis Rodman with a Hall of Fame spot …
2 months ago
Dennis Rodman in the WWE Hall of Fame is a total fever dream
Is the WWE Hall of Fame losing its marbles? Between Dennis Rodman’s …
2 months ago
AEW faces an uncertain future as WBD shifts focus
Financial instability at Warner Bros. Discovery puts the future of AEW in …
2 months ago
Will Ospreay playing diplomat between AEW and NJPW is getting messy
Will Ospreay says he wants to connect AEW and NJPW, but fans …
2 months ago
Sid Vicious deserves better than the Legacy Wing
Sid Vicious belongs in the main WWE Hall of Fame, not the …
2 months ago
MJF is doing the most and honestly, it’s hilarious
MJF is out here claiming he'd rule the Attitude Era while Rikishi …
2 months ago