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
The quiet erasure of wrestling's journeymen
The passing of 80s star Sivi Afi forces a hard look at …
5 days, 4 hours ago
AEW Collision viewership is finally showing a pulse
AEW Collision finally saw a viewership bump on July 11th, and the …
5 days, 5 hours agoNXT is getting crowded and that's a problem
The NXT locker room is overflowing, and the result is a product …
5 days, 6 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, 7 hours ago
Top 10: The Undertaker's Most Defining Moments
From the 1990 debut to the final farewell, we break down the …
5 days, 8 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, 8 hours ago
The interference problem plaguing the NXT women's division
Zaria's recent title defense on NXT was marred by outside interference, highlighting …
5 days, 8 hours ago
Gangrel says Triple H blocked the Brood reunion and fans are losing their minds
The internet is still fuming over Gangrel's claim that Triple H canned …
5 days, 8 hours agoMaple Leaf Pro is the indie throwback we actually need
Maple Leaf Pro is breathing new life into the scene with a …
5 days, 11 hours ago
Nikkita Lyons and the instability of the Evolve Title
A title change on Evolve highlights a persistent issue with the division's …
5 days, 13 hours ago
AEW Redemption needs more than just momentum
AEW's latest Dynamite episode added four matches to Redemption, but the booking …
5 days, 16 hours ago
Why Iyo Sky is the most dangerous person on Monday Night Raw right now
Iyo Sky is pushing her limits on Monday Night Raw, but a …
5 days, 18 hours agoLudwig Kaiser's legal nightmare just got a lot uglier
The Ludwig Kaiser situation is messy, toxic, and dangerously close to ruining …
5 days, 19 hours ago
Booking paralysis: Why WWE is failing to utilize its top roster talent
Jordynne Grace sits on the sidelines with zero creative plans, highlighting a …
5 days, 20 hours ago
Paul Wight's evolution from WCW behemoth to AEW veteran
Paul Wight's move to pro wrestling wasn't just a career jump—it was …
5 days, 20 hours ago
Layla Diggs arm injury highlights a massive week of wrestling health updates
A left arm injury sidelines NXT sensation Layla Diggs, while Buddy Matthews …
5 days, 22 hours ago
The math behind the Dark Side of the Ring sprawl
The shift toward multi-part investigations like the TNA trilogy risks audience attrition …
5 days, 22 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Wrestling Moments of the Last Decade
From the rise of The Shield to the fallout of the Ludwig …
5 days, 22 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Wrestling Moments of the Last Decade
From the silence of the Superdome to the intensity of the Thunderdome, …
5 days, 22 hours ago
Andrade and Jake Doyle just gave us the weirdest Dynamite main event of the year
Andrade and Jake Doyle collided on Dynamite, and the internet is currently …
5 days, 22 hours ago