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
Maple Leaf Pro is bringing Mayhem to television this July
BodySlam.net reports that Maple Leaf Pro has secured a television deal for …
2 months, 1 week agoWhy JBL is completely wrong to be shocked by Steve Austin's 2002 walkout
John Bradshaw Layfield still can't believe Steve Austin walked out in 2002, …
2 months, 1 week ago
JBL thought Stone Cold walking out in 2002 was just a phase. We all did.
JBL recently opened up about the day Steve Austin walked out of …
2 months, 1 week ago
Combat sports are drowning in politics just days before AEW Dynasty
WrestleMania 41 and AEW Dynasty are approaching fast, but the industry is …
2 months, 1 week ago
Brock Lesnar's greatest trick wasn't the F5, it was playing us all
Corey Graves says the F5 left him on crutches, but physical violence …
2 months, 1 week ago
Marc Mero broke the WWE pay scale and he is never coming back
Marc Mero is airing out his darkest secrets, from cartel ties to …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Kyle Fletcher's Wembley ambitions highlight a new era for AEW
Kyle Fletcher's transition from tag team specialist to singles agitator highlights a …
2 months, 1 week agoJosh Alexander's 2026 run hits a wall with severe knee injury and surgery
Josh Alexander is out indefinitely following a severe knee injury sustained during …
2 months, 1 week ago
Baron Corbin is a free agent and winning BJJ medals. Where does he sign next?
Baron Corbin is officially on the open market, but his next move …
2 months, 1 week ago
Dennis Condrey passes away, El Satanico retires, and WrestleMania 41 nears
A brutal week for wrestling history as we lose Midnight Express legend …
2 months, 1 week ago
Michael Cole faces the ultimate tactical test of his career at WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 presents a massive tactical challenge for Michael Cole. As he …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Mecha Wolf allegations prove wrestling fans haven't learned a thing
Wrestling Twitter is an absolute dumpster fire today. A dive into how …
2 months, 1 week ago
Corey Graves is teasing an in-ring return and I am completely here for it
Corey Graves drops a massive hint about a potential in-ring return. With …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Tama Tonga's rehearsal leak fine proves the old guard is right
WrestleMania 41 is right around the corner. The Final Boss is done …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW locks down Thekla with a massive new multi-year extension
AEW Women’s World Champion Thekla has officially re-signed with the promotion on …
2 months, 1 week ago
John Cena is finally tired of pretending to like everyone
WrestleMania 41 is 23 days away, and John Cena is acting like …
2 months, 1 week ago
Steve Austin won a 6-hour desert race and WWE fans need to chill
Stone Cold just survived the Prospector 250 in Nevada, and instead of …
2 months, 1 week ago
AEW Dynasty is relying on dream matches to mask a glaring creative habit
AEW Dynasty looks like a stacked card on paper, but Tony Khan's …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: WWE Power Rankings as the Road to WrestleMania 41 Hits the Final Stretch
As WrestleMania 41 looms just 23 days away, we rank the top …
2 months, 1 week ago
The weekly wrestling schedule is officially out of control
Between the road to WrestleMania 41 and the build to AEW Dynasty, …
2 months, 1 week ago