Mike Hayes
Wrestling Analyst
Mike Hayes has followed professional wrestling for over a decade, covering WWE, AEW and the indie scene with a focus on storytelling, character work and the business side of the squared circle.
Articles by Mike Hayes
AAA’s Verano de Escandalo is a beautiful mess we can’t look away from
AAA’s Verano de Escandalo is back, and it’s a chaotic, high-flying mess …
an hour agoAEW Redemption is shaping up to be a total cluster or a masterpiece
AEW's Redemption PPV is officially triggering the loudest debate of the summer. …
an hour agoKarl-Anthony Towns at Saturday Night’s Main Event was a fever dream gone wrong
Karl-Anthony Towns getting physical in a wrestling ring felt like a fever …
5 hours ago
Wrestling fans deserve better than half-baked docuseries
Wrestling documentaries are skipping the grit of the business, and it's time …
5 hours ago
Trick Williams is playing a dangerous game with Booker T
Trick Williams is pushing his luck by calling out Booker T for …
7 hours ago
Top 10: The Most Entitled Behaviors of Wrestling Fans
From airport stalking to online obsession, we rank the worst behaviors currently …
7 hours ago
WWE at MSG: Why the Saturday Night return failed the math test
WWE's return to MSG saw match times slashed to 8 minutes, stripping …
7 hours ago
Julia Hart and Skye Blue might be finding a full-time landing spot in Japan
The Triangle of Madness just captured gold in Japan. Is Julia Hart …
7 hours agoBeyond Wrestling just booked a show for nobody and it somehow worked
Beyond Wrestling threw a secret show last night and it was the …
9 hours ago
Sami Zayn's exit from the main event scene is a major creative stumble
Sami Zayn's abrupt title loss on July 6 has left a creative …
9 hours ago
Top 10: The G1 Climax 36 Opening Weekend Shakeout
The G1 Climax 36 is underway, and injuries and unexpected losses are …
9 hours ago
WWE’s Albany ticket numbers expose a cooling trend
With only 6,928 tickets sold for an 17,500-seat arena, WWE's Albany stop …
9 hours ago
Why the middleweight rematch at PFL Austin comes down to small tactical margins
A tactical breakdown of Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay 2 at PFL …
10 hours ago
Tiffany Stratton's booking reveals a structural flaw in WWE's mid-card
Analyzing why Tiffany Stratton's recent SmackDown booking highlights a deeper issue with …
10 hours ago
Top 10: The Most Defining Moments in Modern Wrestling History
From Montreal to the Pipebomb, we break down the ten moments that …
13 hours ago
CM Punk’s pacing problem is catching up to him
CM Punk's recent absence highlights a deeper issue: the WWE championship belt …
14 hours ago
Trick Williams injury update: The road back from a nagging injury
Trick Williams is sidelined with a nagging injury, forcing a re-evaluation of …
17 hours ago
Randy Orton and the fragile reality of WWE’s touring circus
Analyzing the disconnect between hyped WWE appearances and the reality of the …
17 hours agoThe high cost of Seth Rollins' latest knee setback
Seth Rollins is sidelined with a Grade 2 MCL tear following a …
22 hours ago
Damian Priest is right: Being a fan doesn't give you a free pass
Damian Priest calls out the boundary-crossing behavior of some wrestling fans, reminding …
22 hours ago