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
Jeremy Lambert (Fightful Wrestling Podcast): "Jesse Ventura alleging that Donald Trump is only in the WWE Hall of Fame because he stopped an in..."
Jeremy Lambert on Fightful Wrestling Podcast: key quotes on Jesse Ventura / …
2 months ago
WWE gambles on nostalgia while AEW chases the old guard
WWE and AEW are increasingly prioritizing stadium filler over narrative logic. With …
2 months ago
The Evolution of Lady Frost: From AEW Departure to MLW Resurgence
Lady Frost has officially left AEW and ROH, pivoting immediately to a …
2 months agoWWE’s injury list grows as WrestleMania 41 nears
WWE faces a critical injury crunch as WrestleMania 41 approaches, forcing a …
2 months agoWWE’s injury woes mount just weeks out from WrestleMania 41
With WrestleMania 41 looming, WWE’s talent roster is showing cracks under the …
2 months agoRoman Reigns sidelined: The Undisputed title scene hit by major training injury
Roman Reigns is out of WrestleMania 41 following a training-induced pectoral tear. …
2 months ago
The absurdity of betting on a nonexistent WrestleMania
The internet is busy obsessing over betting odds for a WrestleMania that …
2 months ago
Andrew Pisano (Whats Wrong with Wrestling): "Guess who's back? Again, again, again. I am back. I was here. Tell Paul Levesque. Guess who's bac..."
Andrew Pisano on Whats Wrong with Wrestling: key quotes on Vince McMahon …
2 months agoA&E and Peacock are running out of Shawn Michaels footage
Another Shawn Michaels documentary is dropping on Peacock. I love HBK, but …
2 months ago
Why Peter Rosenberg is the last person who should critique wrestling dives
Peter Rosenberg thinks he's the safety police, but the locker room is …
2 months ago
Cody Rhodes is the most polarizing champion in WWE history
Cody Rhodes is dominating the cycle again, and the wrestling community is …
2 months ago
Triple H's transition from in-ring icon to corporate architect
Triple H's shift from 14 world title wins to managing a billion-dollar …
2 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Professional Wrestling
From Stephanie Vaquer's viral response to talent pipeline shifts between AEW and …
2 months ago
CM Punk (Whats Wrong with Wrestling): "At WrestleMania, 20 minutes deep when you're gasping for air and all that oil and jizz you cover ..."
CM Punk on Whats Wrong with Wrestling: key quotes on Jesse Ventura …
2 months ago
Kenny (Inside The Ropes): "It appears that WWE had expressed to ESPN they were not happy about [negative review grades] and ..."
Kenny on Inside The Ropes: key quotes on Cody Rhodes WrestleMania storylines, …
2 months ago
Willie Mack’s open criticism of AEW creates a messy roster dynamic
Willie Mack’s recent social media critiques regarding his AEW deal suggest an …
2 months ago
David Crockett (What Happened When with Tony Schiavone): "I fought the sale [to Turner]. Rick Flair and I, Rick didn't want to go. I said, 'Damn it, I'm go..."
David Crockett on What Happened When with Tony Schiavone: key quotes on …
2 months ago
Asuka is the X-factor for WrestleMania 41
Asuka remains the most technically proficient wrestler on the WWE roster, but …
2 months ago
Cody Rhodes is fighting a losing battle against the fans' love for Randy Orton
Cody Rhodes is holding the title, but the fans are clearly siding …
2 months ago
Darren Till’s Dubai fight scrapped as geopolitical friction hits MMA schedule
Former UFC star Darren Till has seen his scheduled Dubai fight cancelled …
2 months ago