Understanding the Dislike Between Shannon Briggs and Rampage Jackson

By Ali Hammad February 07, 2024 17:04

There are two polarising figures in combat sports Shannon Briggs and Rampage Jackson. Their recent interactions and social media updates with one another have suggested a rather unabashed mutual dislike, inviting questions about what the backstory is. We look at what could have been driving a wedge between them.

Past Exchanges and Criticisms

Frustration on Over-usage of a Catchphrase

Quinton Jackson admitted that he is tired of hearing Shannon Briggs use the phrase "Let's go, champ!" while speaking to Ariel Helwani.

Jackson made sure to clarify that he doesn't hate Briggs, although he does not sugarcoat his annoyance at him either, and that "Let's go champ" remains a path-spinner for the guy.

Mutual War of Words

The pair exchanged trash talk late, with Briggs saying he was keen on facing Jackson in a boxing match and even hinting that he might compete against the former champion under MMA rules.

Jackson, though, would offer a stark message to Briggs, pointing out his age and inactivity while also claiming he could face off with the former champ:

What’s Going On Behind the Dislike?

Competitiveness and Ego

Briggs and Jackson are both extremely accomplished in what they do best, which undoubtedly makes them two of the most competitive bastards you'll meet. Their competitiveness could have caused some ego clashes, and that may be the reason for their hatred.

Professional Rivalry

They may have had a professional beef, considering Briggs is a former champ boxer and Jackson used to compete in MMA. That could have set the stage for a fight, either in boxing or mixed martial arts.

Personal Differences

Maybe personality clashes or personal differences have contributed to a deteriorating relationship between Briggs and Jackson. Given their opposite personalities and public hues, sparks could have easily flown.

Impact of Recent Events

Triad Combat Event

That competitive fire brings Jackson and Briggs to the Triller Triad Combat event, in which they served as captains for Team MMA (Jackson) and Team Boxing (Briggs ) at last month's pay-per-view show that allowed them a public space where their beef could manifest itself.

Their appearance at the event, even though they competed there in different heats and never directly against each other, demonstrates that the animosity between both men has yet to fade.

Social Media Interactions

There are comments in that thread where another account mentions Jackson's Instagram, as his posts clearly show him clowning Briggs. They may even show a little more about how their beef spilled over via social media.

I believe the dislike between Shannon Briggs and Rampage Jackson comes from a number of places: tiredness on hearing each other's catchphrases again, always jostling for mic time, and clash in personality. Whether the exact source of their enmity is open to interpretation, there is no argument as far as this one goes — they interacted with each other in a way that has created vociferous sides within combat sports for both fighters.