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
Chad Gable playing the heel in AAA was a fever dream that worked
Chad Gable's time in AAA wasn't just a fun side quest; it …
4 days, 8 hours ago
Motor City Machine Guns and the chaos of the free agent market
Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are once again free agents. As someone …
4 days, 8 hours agoAllentown proved that house shows still have a pulse
Everything you need to know about why Allentown's random house show puts …
4 days, 14 hours ago
The Motor City Machine Guns are trolling the industry, and it's brilliant
Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are playing a dangerous game of keep-away …
4 days, 14 hours ago
Billy Gunn brings backstage order to Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling
Billy Gunn speaks on his backstage role as Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling …
4 days, 18 hours ago
WWE playing chicken with AEW in Chicago is pure wrestling chaos
WWE is tempting fate by running a show against AEW in Chicago, …
4 days, 20 hours ago
Former TNA Champion signals WWE move after NYC cameo
A former TNA Champion is dropping heavy hints regarding a jump to …
4 days, 20 hours ago
Top 10: Most Controversial WrestleMania Moments Involving Pro Wrestling Legends
From the rafters of WrestleMania 15 to the rumored boardroom decisions behind …
5 days, 2 hours ago
Why modern wrestling feels like a collection of guys, not stars
Jim Ross and Jim Johnston are right: modern wrestling has a star-power …
5 days, 2 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Mid-Summer Cycle
A rapid-fire breakdown of the most critical developments in the 2026 summer …
5 days, 2 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Mid-Summer Cycle
A rapid-fire breakdown of the ten moments defining the 2026 wrestling industry, …
5 days, 2 hours agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Mid-Summer Cycle
Analyzing the 2026 wrestling landscape through a lens of aggressive scheduling, roster …
5 days, 3 hours ago
MJF is gone and the internet is losing its mind
MJF dropped the belt to Kenny Omega, took a vacation, and the …
5 days, 3 hours ago
Buddy Matthews returning adds a tactical wrinkle to AEW's midcard
Buddy Matthews is returning to AEW after a year-long layoff. His comeback …
5 days, 3 hours agoThe quiet erasure of wrestling's journeymen
The passing of 80s star Sivi Afi forces a hard look at …
5 days, 3 hours ago
AEW Collision viewership is finally showing a pulse
AEW Collision finally saw a viewership bump on July 11th, and the …
5 days, 4 hours agoNXT is getting crowded and that's a problem
The NXT locker room is overflowing, and the result is a product …
5 days, 5 hours ago
Ricky Saints faces a brutal reality at Money in the Bank
Ricky Saints wants a big moment at Money in the Bank, but …
5 days, 5 hours ago
Top 10: The Undertaker's Most Defining Moments
From the 1990 debut to the final farewell, we break down the …
5 days, 6 hours ago
NXT is getting crowded and that's a problem
NXT is navigating a chaotic shift in hierarchy, with title reigns stalling …
5 days, 6 hours ago