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
Cody Rhodes to Hollywood: The post-WWE transition rumors analyzed
Cody Rhodes looks to Hollywood as a potential next step. We analyze …
5 days, 8 hours agoOn This Day in Wrestling: May 30
Reflecting on the history of May 30, from the decline of WCW …
5 days, 8 hours ago
Joe Hennig's legal woes effectively kill any chance of an in-ring comeback
Joe Hennig's recent arrest for DWI and obstruction of justice leaves any …
5 days, 12 hours ago
NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors 33 is struggling to fill seats
With a gate of 825 in Niigata, the Best of the Super …
5 days, 12 hours agoNJPW's Best of the Super Juniors is putting everyone else to shame
The latest results from NJPW's Best of the Super Junior in Niigata …
5 days, 13 hours ago
Ric Flair is picking a fight with his own legacy
Ric Flair's legal crusade against trademark misuse is a risky move that …
5 days, 13 hours ago
Vince McMahon is losing his grip on the WWE merger records
A deep dive into the legal shift forcing transparency on the WWE-Endeavor …
5 days, 13 hours agoGunther addresses his rise and the WWE main event scene
Gunther speaks on his rivalry with Cody Rhodes, his philosophy on main-event …
5 days, 16 hours agoDakota Kai's independent pivot is sparking a massive internet debate
Dakota Kai's move to the independent circuit has the internet in a …
5 days, 18 hours agoJim Ross and the sound of professional wrestling's final act
With Jim Ross's AEW contract expiring this August, we examine the career …
5 days, 19 hours ago
TNA is spinning its wheels while the clock ticks toward Slammiversary
With nearly half the show consumed by Champions Challenges that delivered zero …
5 days, 20 hours ago
Why R-Truth is the undisputed king of WWE comedy
Everyone thinks the R-Truth and John Cena dynamic is gold, but not …
5 days, 22 hours ago
Top 10: WWE’s Most Defining Moments of the Last Two Years
Ranking the top 10 moments that defined the wrestling business over the …
5 days, 22 hours ago
Danhausen injecting chaos into the WWE midcard is exactly what we need
Danhausen's recent mid-match parody of John Cena's Five Knuckle Shuffle at a …
6 days, 2 hours ago
AEW's booking in Philly had the internet screaming
AEW's frantic Philly show has the internet divided. I'm breaking down the …
6 days, 4 hours ago
AEW's Philadelphia show confirms we are in a frantic booking era
The wrestling world is at a breaking point between rapid-fire TV specials …
6 days, 4 hours ago
Why Torrie Wilson's recent media tour is sparking locker room buzz
Torrie Wilson's recent media appearances have triggered intense speculation about a WWE …
6 days, 6 hours ago
TNA is stalling as viewership slides after high-stakes Sacramento card
TNA's Champions Challenge results are in, but a recurring reliance on 'challenge' …
6 days, 6 hours ago
Hazuki reaches AEW: The logistical nightmare of her Collision debut
Hazuki is set to debut on AEW Collision this weekend, but a …
6 days, 7 hours ago
Samoa Joe's AEW hiatus signals potential Hollywood focus
Samoa Joe takes a leave of absence from AEW as filming for …
6 days, 12 hours ago