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
Why Dragon Lee might actually be the next Hulk Hogan in Mexico
Is Dragon Lee really the next John Cena? Fans in Mexico think …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Roman Reigns meeting CM Punk on Raw is WWE's ultimate heat check
Roman Reigns and CM Punk share deeply intertwined history dating back to …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Punk and Reigns face off on Raw and the timing is completely deliberate
WWE is finally putting its two biggest polar opposites in the same …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Swerve Strickland and the WWE return rumours that won't die
Swerve Strickland has evolved from a released 'what if' to a stadium-level …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
It is time for WWE to finally give Jim Johnston his Hall of Fame flowers
Mark Henry is right—WWE’s failure to induct Jim Johnston into the Hall …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bill Goldberg is trading Jackhammers for classic cars in Long Island
WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg is trading the squared circle for …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How western culture and the cowboy myth are reclaiming pro wrestling
The 'boots-and-denim' aesthetic is reclaiming pro wrestling as promoters pivot toward the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
WWE medical staff monitoring Seth Rollins after post-Raw limping
Seth Rollins is undergoing medical evaluation for a left knee injury sustained …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Jon Jones at the White House is the weirdest UFC story of the year
Dana White has officially killed the rumors of Jon Jones making a …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Gunther and Dragunov are about to violently expose the rest of the Raw roster
Gunther and Ilja Dragunov bring their violent tactical chess match to Monday …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Ranking of Mick Foley’s Most Impactful Career Pillars
Mick Foley didn't just break his body; he broke the mold for …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
El Grande Americano medical update following Rey de Reyes mask attack
WWE star El Grande Americano is facing a potential spell on the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Liv Morgan is proof that WWE's new era of star power is actually working
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez went viral at a Celtics game, proving …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Lexis King avoids serious injury after NXT live event scare
NXT star Lexis King avoided a major disaster after an injury scare …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Stone Cold Steve Austin and the reality of one last match
While rumors of an Austin comeback never truly die, the reality of …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Randy Orton just reminded Matt Cardona that WWE isn't the indies
Randy Orton's brutal betrayal of Matt Cardona on SmackDown has completely shifted …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling History
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in modern wrestling …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Great Khali is angling for a WWE return, but the math doesn't add up
The Great Khali is pushing for a WWE return to face The …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Angelo Dawkins is winning the long game outside the ring
Angelo Dawkins is preparing for his next big role as a father …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chris Jericho is losing his grip on the AEW midcard
Chris Jericho is landing mainstream roles, but his AEW booking is becoming …
2 months, 2 weeks ago