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
CM Punk and the math of fan entitlement
Negative sentiment regarding CM Punk's fan interactions has triggered a 40% spike …
3 months ago
Kevin Owens and Nikki Bella face lengthy recovery timelines
Kevin Owens grapples with an extended injury layoff while transitioning to new …
3 months ago
Why Mike Bailey is right about Kyle Fletcher’s path to the top
Mike Bailey recently claimed Kyle Fletcher is on the verge of being …
3 months agoRic Flair Needs to Let Charlotte Be The Queen in Peace
Ric Flair is on his podcast again, complaining about Charlotte's instant classic …
3 months ago
Will Ospreay’s risky gamble: The inside track on his AEW All In 2026 main event push
Will Ospreay is targeting the AEW All In main event through the …
3 months ago
Paige returns to a different WWE after 2,936 days on the sidelines
After 2,936 days of medical retirement, Paige’s clearance marks the most improbable …
3 months ago
Dominik Mysterio thinks Netflix saved WWE, and fans are losing it
Dominik Mysterio credited the new Netflix partnership for WWE's pop culture dominance, …
3 months ago
Alberto Del Rio's latest arrest proves promoters will never learn
A Mexican promotion recently had to clarify they aren't working with Alberto …
3 months ago
CM Punk's lobby slap is the perfect end to a wild Vegas weekend
WrestleMania 41 is over, but the biggest story in wrestling is CM …
3 months agoSwerve and Hangman just tried to murder each other in Portland
AEW Dynamite hit Portland with a blistering opening match and a main …
3 months ago
TKO is stripping the soul out of WWE to please their Las Vegas investors
WrestleMania 41 was a financial triumph, but TKO's increasing grip on WWE …
3 months ago
Ric Flair's wild Curt Hennig story masks a dark medical reality
Ringside News reported Ric Flair's claim that Curt Hennig drugged him years …
3 months ago
Why the wrestling media circus is missing the point
A sharp look at the tiresome debate over the age of wrestling …
3 months ago
Ric Flair is turning his media tour into a car crash
Ric Flair's recent media tour is a masterclass in burning professional bridges …
3 months ago
Trey Miguel’s broken knee is a brutal reminder of high-risk booking
Trey Miguel worked through a broken patella during his match with Mustafa …
3 months ago
WWE’s venue strategy prioritizes profit over domestic history
WWE’s pivot from Nashville to Saudi Arabia underscores a strategy valuing guaranteed …
3 months ago
Jade Cargill and Darby Allin show the growing divide in wrestling creative
Jade Cargill wants more in-ring action, Darby Allin has reached the summit, …
3 months ago
AEW is playing a dangerous game with this title change
Darby Allin's rapid title victory has the wrestling world fighting in the …
3 months ago
Montez Ford’s physique shift signals a new era for The Street Profits
Montez Ford’s 8-week body transformation is more than just a photo-op. I …
3 months ago
Montez Ford’s physique shift signals a desperate need for a singles push
Montez Ford’s recent physical transformation is a clear signal: he is ready …
3 months ago