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 9-minute sprint that defined OPW's 27th anniversary weekend
Osaka Pro Wrestling's 27th anniversary show featured a frantic 9-minute tag sprint …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
AEW is trading prestige for punchlines with this Nealon-DeVito nonsense
AEW's Tony Khan is backing a bizarre challenge from Kevin Nealon to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Stephanie Vaquer out indefinitely following Judgment Day attack on Raw
A backstage assault by The Judgment Day on Monday Night Raw has …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Security nightmares and creative beefs are overshadowing the wrestling headlines
From security nightmares at major venues to the never-ending drama of move-stealing …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Nikki Bella’s final act demands a heel turn
Nikki Bella is pushing for a heel turn to anchor her final …
2 months, 3 weeks agoDarby Allin and Brody King are on a collision course
Darby Allin and Brody King collide on Wednesday. I break down the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling History
From WrestleMania breakthroughs to the shifting sands of corporate control, here is …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNXT is becoming a witness protection program for Raw stars with nowhere to go
WWE is sending the Raw varsity squad back to school and it’s …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Disruptive WWE Releases of the Modern Era
Analyzing the top 10 most disruptive WWE releases, from the sudden exit …
2 months, 3 weeks agoMLW and CMLL are taking a massive gamble in Mexico City
MLW heads to Mexico City for a high-stakes collaboration with CMLL. I …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bianca Belair's Big Reveal: Fans Are Already Booking Her Comeback
Bianca Belair dropped a bombshell backstage at WrestleMania, confirming her baby's gender. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Rey Fenix to WWE is gaining traction as a post-Mania play
Rey Fenix is reportedly gaining interest from WWE as the company looks …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Zelina Vega and Aleister Black are stuck in a creative purgatory
Thea Trinidad is done with her WWE persona, and the industry gossip …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
That AEW challenge? Here's why a WWE return is the only logical move
A former WWE star's recent public challenge to an AEW talent isn't …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Dragon Gate in Shizuoka was a reminder that work rate beats attendance
Paradox sent a clear message to the Twin Gate champions in front …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Osaka Pro is entering a volatile new era at its 27th Anniversary
Osaka Pro Wrestling's 27th Anniversary kicked off with a massive upset as …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
WWE must stop sacrificing the women's division to the WrestleMania clock
The WrestleMania 41 clash between Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer was supposed …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
WWE is wasting Stephanie Vaquer and the Liv Morgan rematch needs to prove it
Following the report that Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer had their WrestleMania …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Daniel Garcia is the missing piece of the WWE LFG reboot
Shawn Michaels just scrapped the points system for WWE LFG Season 3, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ronda Rousey is returning for a Netflix fight that makes zero tactical sense
Ronda Rousey’s return against Gina Carano on Netflix features a combined 26 …
2 months, 4 weeks ago