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
Kenny Omega’s recovery remains the biggest question mark for AEW
Kenny Omega's recovery from diverticulitis continues to impact AEW's booking, with no …
2 months agoRandy Orton is playing a dangerous game with his past
Randy Orton taking a mystery call is a power move, but can …
2 months agoDrew McIntyre is just projecting his own bitterness at Cody Rhodes
Drew McIntyre might have the mic skills, but his claim about 'helping' …
2 months agoTNA is betting big on its AMC move as the roster faces a reality check
TNA makes its move to AMC this Thursday, but the promotion must …
2 months ago
The data behind Drew McIntyre's obsession with CM Punk
Drew McIntyre's feud with CM Punk, despite ending in 2024, continues to …
2 months ago
The wrestling world is spiraling toward a chaotic spring
The wrestling world is a disaster of confusing finishes and chaotic scheduling. …
2 months ago
AEW Collision spoilers are igniting the IWC dumpster fires again
Spoiler reports for AEW Collision are sparking massive debate online. Between returning …
2 months ago
Top 10: Most Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling History
From the Montreal Screwjob to the end of the Streak, we rank …
2 months ago
Why Al Snow is right about Paul Heyman and the ECW legacy
Al Snow is singing the praises of Paul Heyman again, and the …
2 months ago
Why the 2005 WWE pay cut ultimatum still ruins locker rooms
A look back at a 2005 contract dispute that proves WWE management …
2 months ago
TNA is leaking talent while the roster feels thinner than ever
Dani Luna's exit and Queen Aminata's injury status highlight a looming depth …
2 months ago
Sean Ross Sapp (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "David Finley officially finished up with New Japan Pro Wrestling this past week. He's done there...."
Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on AEW and …
2 months ago
Tommy Dreamer on Busted Open Radio: "David Finley has joined AEW. He's all elite."
Tommy Dreamer on Busted Open Radio: key quotes on Kevin Knight's potential, …
2 months ago
Jesse Collings (Voices of Wrestling): "If I had an opportunity to interview Linda McMahon, I would want to ask her about the Ring Boy sc..."
Jesse Collings on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on Wrestling media landscape, …
2 months ago
Gerard on Voices of Wrestling: "Apparently, Uka deleted the tweets of him at the Performance Center."
Gerard on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on Yoshiki Inamura's drawing power, …
2 months ago
Sam Roberts (Notsam Wrestling): "There's no part of me that watches that and goes, 'Oh, that's not going to work.' There is a part..."
Sam Roberts on Notsam Wrestling: key quotes on Danhausen booking strategy, Danhausen …
2 months ago
Janelle Grant (POST Wrestling): "This past week alone, I filed a police report because I noticed some intimidation tactics online ..."
Janelle Grant on POST Wrestling: key quotes on WWE shareholder lawsuit, WWE-Endeavor …
2 months ago
John Pollock (Wrestlenomics): "Janelle Grant spoke afterward and kind of outlined her time at WWE. She made reference to the all..."
John Pollock on Wrestlenomics: key quotes on Janelle Grant Lawsuit, WWE/TKO Litigation. …
2 months ago
Case Low (Voices of Wrestling): "Ultimo Dragon says he's doing his retirement in Mexico, so we don't have to deal with that again."
Case Low on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on Roya Tanaka's push, …
2 months ago
Joe Lanza (Voices of Wrestling): "Steph DeLander made an appearance on TMZ Sports and basically said that she would not get cleared..."
Joe Lanza on Voices of Wrestling: key quotes on Steph DeLander and …
2 months ago